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1. Sharp bits are critical. Forstner bits can be 'tuned up' using a diamond hone in mere seconds.
2. Lube is helpful. Brendan Stemp is a commercial pepper mill and flute maker in Australia whose work involves drilling lots of deep holes. He favors using linseed oil as a lubricant. Obviously, this is not a good idea if you intend eventually to glue something into hole.

[QUOTE="monophoto, post: 206110, member: 356"] 1. Sharp bits are critical. Forstner bits can be 'tuned up' using a diamond hone in mere seconds. 2. Lube is helpful. Brendan Stemp is a commercial pepper mill and flute maker in Australia whose work involves drilling lots of deep holes. He favors using linseed oil as a lubricant. Obviously, this is not a good idea if you intend eventually to glue something into hole. [/QUOTE]

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