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I need a Drill Press and I need it to be able to drill holes through 10cm thick posts. I have been looking at some and they say that they only drill about 6cm. I am probably over thinking this but am looking at the wolfcraft Drill Stand I 3406000 but am still not sure if it will do the job.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Brian

When drilling do it in stages starting with a small bit to act as an accurate pilot hole. I usually drill a drill guide for the job using a section of wood that I drill accurately on centre. This is clamped (or temporarily screwed) in position and then careful drilling should see an accurate hole. To be fair the deviance in a 4" thickness should be minimal taking care. It is all about accurate measurement and taking your time.

DWD

Thanks, will order one now.

The lever feed movement only allows 60mm depth in one cut; you could drill a small pilot hole then continue with a hand drill to reach the other side, then open to full diameter and then reverse wood to drill through from other side using pilot hole guide, a lot of faffing about.

Drill the 60mm depth, place a 30-50mm piece of scrap underneath continue drilling the hole - quick and dirty, but it gets the job done