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Please note: Woodworking is an inherently dangerous activity. The non-woodworking techniques described here aren't all that safe, either. Sharp tools, powerful motors, big lumps of wood, chemicals, fumes, etc. can cause you serious bodily injury or even death. These pages are NOT meant as a substitute for instruction by a qualified teacher, just as an illustration of how I do certain things. I take no responsibility for any mishaps you may experience during a fit of inspiration. You've been warned.
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The rocket body blank mounted on the lathe and ready to be shaped.
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When the rocket is near its final shape, I drill the 3/8” hole for the portholes.
I drilled a small pilot hole and then use a 3/8” forstner bit in a hand-held power drill. The pilot hole helps to guide the point of the forstner bit at the start of the hole, so it doesn’t walk around too much and chew up the rocket surface. Reducing tearout on the hole’s edge means less clean up afterwards.
Page last updated 15 June 2007