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Maplelongjohn t1_j5gr232 wrote

I bet they used a self feed bit like a plumber would use, and a big ass 1/2" drill.

Yes a decent hardware store will have it.

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Trapdoormonkey OP t1_j5hrcgz wrote

How do you make sure you keep straight?

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richmichael t1_j5j312h wrote

I tried to use a right angle square and it actually helped a lot to get the hole started straight

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Maplelongjohn t1_j5jsbin wrote

You can clamp a couple of straight guides to the post to assist alignment

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Trapdoormonkey OP t1_j5l84mf wrote

I mean to core 2’ into the post, from the base. How will the straight guides keep me from curving will I drill?

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Maplelongjohn t1_j5okdsa wrote

You can clamp a couple of straight edges to the 6x6 to help guide your drill.

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[deleted] t1_j5j12je wrote

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Maplelongjohn t1_j5js12u wrote

I doubt they used A drill press on 6x6 posts

Maybe a line boring rig but likely by hand.

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