Quote Originally Posted by Crusty View Post
If I need to cross drill a cylinder I often use a small metal rule to find the center. I balance the rule across the clamped flat cylinder then bring my bit down until it touches, which generally will make the rule tilt to one side, and then I move the table until the rule comes to level. At that point my bit is centered on the cylinder.

I use the DRO and a wiggler to find the exact center if more precision is required but that's a pointless exercise using a drill bit.
Yes, I often use that trick too. I don't think it is faster than using the stepped drill because you just lower the tool until it enters the gap and lock the vise down. Fine adjustment is done automatically.

You have a DRO on your drill press?

Rick