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That's the way I do it Steve. Make an indent in the end your going to drill. Put the other end in the jaws and tighten the jaws until they just grip the blank. Centre the piece up with pressure from the drill bit. Tightend the jaws up a bit more. As soon as you turn the lathe on start to press the drill bit into the wood :thumbs:


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