[TR] recommendations for using an insert

[Cliff Hansen]

If the wood was very hard you could make a drill block. Or use a piece of thick hard plastic, such as a section of Corian countertop. I wouldn’t use e.g. a piece of soft pine, the bit could wobble and cut into the sides of the hole, enlarging it.

I’ll just toss out that you could buy a new tool also (something that often tempts me) Big Gator Tools V-Drill Guide, Standard Sizes 3/8" to 1/2" - Power Drill Accessories - Amazon.com<https://www.amazon.com/Milescraft-1312-DrillBlock-Handheld-Drill/dp/B00F1ZJFZK>  or Milescraft 1318 Drillmate Drill Guide with chuck - - Amazon.com<https://www.amazon.com/Milescraft-1318-DrillMate-Drill-Guide/dp/B014A1Z92I/> these are more for the woodworking community but may serve here.

Cheers,

Cliff

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From: Sujit Roy<mailto:triumphstag at gmail.com>
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Subject: [TR] recommendations for using an insert

What is the best way to drill a perpendicular hole for an insert?
I'm using a 7/16-20 time sert. I need to drill a perpendicular hole in the captive nut. The dril I need to use is 29/64. Should I  start with drilling  smaller diameter holes and then end up with the 29/26?
Im thinking of drilling a perpendicular hole in a piece of wood in my drill press and then using that as a guide.
Any recommendations please. The last time I used an insert, the hole wasn't perpendicular.

Sujit

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