outofstepper Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 I'd like to fool around a bit with a drawbore or two but i do not have drawbore pins. I'm wondering: are these simply to test the joint before you commit.. or do they serve some purpose inside the bore (chamfer sharp edges?) that I'm unaware of? I'm working on a butcher's block with some stout legs (4" top / 3"x3" legs) .. if the drawbore works out for me I think it would be a great way to ensure long(er) lasting mortise and tenon joints below given the abuse this thing will go through. -Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLowery Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 They're not strictly required, but are very handy for test fitting the joint. They do ease the passage of the pin, but if you have a riven oak peg with a nice sharp point, I havn't found it necessary. That said, I have not tried to drawbore in anything brittle, it could be helpful there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rozaieski Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Some folks like them for testing the joint. I just like hand pressure to test the fit. I figure if the joint doesn't close tight with hand pressure, something is keeping it from closing and the peg isn't going to make it close any tighter without some adjustment. You can just use a couple clamps to test the fit too. I've used drawbore pins and while some may find them convenient, I found them completely unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onboard Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Tony, here’s a .pdf by Chris Schwarz on draw boring and making your own drawbore pin. He has a two part video here if your interested (part 2 is off to the right). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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