My Secret Weapon for Long Straight Holes #woodenboat #woodworking #boatbuilding #diy #shopmadetools

Drilling a perfectly straight hole through a curved boat stem takes more than luck. In this clip from the Gannet project, I install a hefty bronze painter ring using a homemade spear-point pilot bit, auger bits, and a counterbore for clean results. Follow along as we work through traditional wooden boatbuilding techniques with practical shop-made solutions. Website: http://www.nomadboatbuilding.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nomadboatbuilding Instagram: @nomadboatbuilding