How to build a Lathe Drilling Jig
Drilling accurate holes in a workpiece held in the lathe can be difficult to achieve accurately, especially if the angle to the wood must be repeatable. Bushings and guides are available but soon become worn and setting of accurate drilling angles is difficult. To solve the problem, a jig was produced from scrap plywood to hold a cheap plunger type drill guide, available from any hardware store. The jig is easily adjustable and the angle of the drill to the lathe bed is easily measurable.
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