Cross Drilling Round Stock Video

[rgsparber]

Here is a simple way to cross drill round stock on a drill press:

Rick

[Wmrra13]

I learned a couple of good trick in the video - thanks!

[DIYer]

Thanks Rick Sparber! We've added your Round Stock Cross Drilling Method to our Drilling and Drill Presses category,
as well as to your builder page: Rick Sparber's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Round Stock Cross Drilling Method by Rick Sparber

tags: drilling

[camcompco]

Been machining for 20 years and never thought of that one...nice little (quick) trick

Thanks for the tip 🤓

[IntheGroove]

It's nice to see someone else using a Sriracha bottle for oil...

[Ralphxyz]

Once again, THANK YOU!!

[desbromilow]

@rgsparber - can you explain the metal piece you used to extend the moving jaw over the top of the packing timber? - Is it just magnets holding it in place?

[rgsparber]

@rgsparber - can you explain the metal piece you used to extend the moving jaw over the top of the packing timber? - Is it just magnets holding it in place?

See https://rick.sparber.org/ViseJawExtender.pdf for details.

[davesrepair]

Thanks, Rick! One of the things I've always loved about machining is that there are so many different ways to do a particular job.

[mansworld]

Work for small round stuck as big as the chuck can accommodate.