[Magnum164]

And I just change out drills as I need them and measure and enter OAL in Mach 3 before each project. And like Magnum164 does I usually machine most holes except for tapped holes.

Gerry

+1 A few weeks ago when heading out for vacation we wanted to make an antenna bracket to hold some antennas on the beach for making distant contacts (amatuer radio). I did setup a large drill and quickly decided it was a lot easier and quicker to even setup a boring bar for the 3/4" hole. Less vibration/noise. Could have easily have done it with a end mill and the wizards, but I needed practice..

so the point is there is always more than one way to make a hole than drilling..