Installing stair spindles

Posted by on October 30, 2006, 6:10 am

Before I drill the first hole in my wood steps and railing, is there any
pointers out there I should use? How you you drill a straight hole? Do I
use a homemade jig by drilling it on the drill press? I would appreciate
any tips.
Thanks
Jeff

Posted by Bobk207 on October 31, 2006, 10:24 am

doccook@charterinternet.com wrote:

> Before I drill the first hole in my wood steps and railing, is there any
> pointers out there I should use? How you you drill a straight hole? Do I
> use a homemade jig by drilling it on the drill press? I would appreciate
> any tips.
> Thanks
> Jeff

A jig would be great & drilling in a drill press is always better than
by hand....

but I usually just eyeball it since making is jig for a one off job is
questionable (but I've done it)

One way to increase off hand drill accuracy is to use a 12" extension
drill, improves your sight line

never used one of these but thye might help

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=3121

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=2405&gcid=c11135x003-0&keyword=Portable+Drill+Guide&cookietest=1

cheers
Bob

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