This turns out to be more fun then I woulda ever guessed!

Removing the boyds shouldered front pillar was a synch. Knocked it right through into the magwell. Sweet right? (Not really but ok its out).

Even using a 500 rpm drill press managed to chip out a little wood in the rear hole. This with a fresh bit mind ya!
Anyway this quick simple pillar job has turned into pillar and bedded action.

Will be fine just.have to find a better approach before the next one gets here in the morning!