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''The following is from a [[Scott Thile]] [http://sethilepipes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=37&Itemid=56 blog post] and serves to outline the process of drilling | ''The following is from a [[Scott Thile]] [http://sethilepipes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=37&Itemid=56 blog post] and serves to outline the process of drilling after shaping or freehand drilling. Used here by permission'' | ||
[[Image:Bench2_5_08_layout.JPG|thumb|300px|]]I like to work pipes through in small batches using one of two different methods--the more traditional method, where I drill with the stummel chucked in the lathe before shaping, and the shape first method, where I shape first, and then drill freehand after the initial shaping. I'm still refining my shape first method, but I'm finally starting to feel more confident with it. The vast majority of these procedures comes from [[Todd Johnson]] who was a tremendous help to me in getting started with it. | [[Image:Bench2_5_08_layout.JPG|thumb|300px|]]I like to work pipes through in small batches using one of two different methods--the more traditional method, where I drill with the stummel chucked in the lathe before shaping, and the shape first method, where I shape first, and then drill freehand after the initial shaping. I'm still refining my shape first method, but I'm finally starting to feel more confident with it. The vast majority of these procedures comes from [[Todd Johnson]] who was a tremendous help to me in getting started with it. | ||
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Now we're ready to drill the chamber. I use a 5/ | Now we're ready to drill the chamber. I use a 5/16" spur tip drill first to provide a guide hole, again using the tailstock as a guide: | ||
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