Drill bits as router bits on the cheap

Posted by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on February 14, 2010 at 10:35am
This one is culled from the recent forum discussion [here]. The video below is from O'Brien Guitars and shows how to use an old drill bit as a great flush router bit. He is using it to cut out a pegboard (headstock) but there are prolly 10 more uses each of use can apply

O'Brien Guitars - Luthier Tips du Jour - Drill Press Router

Take a look see.

-WY

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  • Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates February 15, 2010 at 9:26pm
    Be careful that the lid might be pressed cardboard (pressboard) and may fuzz up on the edges. Try a sample first!!!

    -WY

    Joe Scislowicz said:
    Thanks Wes. This would work fine for F holes as well. I did it freehand with a dremel and messed up a couple of boxes. With a template and my drill press they should come out fine. Thanks again.
    Joe
  • Joe Scislowicz February 15, 2010 at 7:23pm
    Thanks Wes. This would work fine for F holes as well. I did it freehand with a dremel and messed up a couple of boxes. With a template and my drill press they should come out fine. Thanks again.
    Joe
  • Steve Becker February 14, 2010 at 7:38pm
    Nice tip. I'll have to give it a try sometime. Thanks for posting Wes.
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