Boyds stock woes.. drilling for pillars and inletting didn't go well

[Sh40674]

Yeah I used some titebond 2 wood glue to kinda keep what crack and chunks I could from getting worse, worked it in. I think I'm gonna get the pillars cut (just picked up some lamp tube) and epoxy them in place, and the front area where it made an open channel, I'm gonna seal that off and fill with bedding material so it will be back to the original shape and also adhear to the back side of the pillar locking it in for sure.

As far as the hole in the bottom of the lug area I'll have to block with modeling clay and at least bed the lug area. Wasn't gonna bed the action but might as well do at least a small job around the lug area at the minimum

[BobT]

When I drill a stock for pillars I don't use a regular drill bit but instead I use a piloted counterbore tool, it centers itself on the screw hole and makes it really hard to screw up the holes. You also need a pretty solid set up, if things move while you are drilling it can cause all sorts of problems. Tearing chunks of wood out is usually caused by a dull tool, incorrect spindle speed or movement of the work piece or a combination of any/all of these. Like the previous posters have said, you should be fine with a little extra bedding compound. Be sure and post some pictures when you get finished with your project!

[Dave Hoback]

When I drill a stock for pillars I don't use a regular drill bit but instead I use a piloted counterbore tool, it centers itself on the screw hole and makes it really hard to screw up the holes. You also need a pretty solid set up, if things move while you are drilling it can cause all sorts of problems. Tearing chunks of wood out is usually caused by a dull tool, incorrect spindle speed or movement of the work piece or a combination of any/all of these. Like the previous posters have said, you should be fine with a little extra bedding compound. Be sure and post some pictures when you get finished with your project!

Thats why a milling machine is awesome, LOL! Seriously, long as you’re clamped down and use good bits, you’ll be ok. I agree, piloted bits are nicer, but they are expensive. A Forstner bits also work well. Honestly though, with the size bit you’ll be using, as long as the point is centered and you start with a small bit first, it’ll be just fine.

I agree on pics. Would like to see some of your work. I really enjoy seeing others modification jobs. Great fun seeing other’s talent.