XexorZ Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I have been making lures for a bit now and decided to try the stick-on 3D eyes instead of painting them on. My problem relates to countersinking the eyes on the concave surface of the lure. I am making plugs and poppers so the surface is quite round. Thus far I have tried standard twist style drill bits as well as countersink bits. Both are tearing up the wood due to the curve or my inexperience. Wood is yellow cedar. Can anyone lend some advice? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borderbasser Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Try a forestner (sp?) bit. I chuck mine up in the drill press and spin it as fast as possible...the faster the better and just take your time. The bit has a little spike on the end so it helps keep it from wandering. It also cuts a flat bottom hole. TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 (edited) @ XexorZ There is an older thread on the subject in here , make a search on "attaching 3d molded eyes" , you'll find a few answers there ! About different drill bits search thread "drilling balsa". good luck , diemai Edited October 24, 2008 by diemai addition of text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameso321 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Forstner drill bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangercat Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 If you are using a hand drill, rather than a drill press, for a quick and dirty solution that doesn't involve purchasing a new bit, try running the bit in reverse. It will take a little more pressure on the bit, but it will leave a really smooth, almost glazed, depression. Good luck, Scott Phillips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XexorZ Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Thank you all - the Forstner bits did the trick! Also, I purchased some brad its which were cut with a bit of a point on the outer diameter that also seem to work well but leave the base of the hole less flat. The forstner's are the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
