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ensigmatic
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Originally posted by OTD:
For plain, solid wood or plywood, there is no need for such a drill.

I guess we're going to have to agree to disagree on this point.

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Originally posted by OTD:BTW:
The quality of the drill becomes insignificant if the drill chuck does not provide the precision and quality you are looking for.

In this case a somewhat higher-end drill press with 0.002 in. measured runout at the chuck.


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Ensigmatic’s correct. Brad point bits are quite useful in getting clean holes in plywood that has a thin veneer surface. Minimizes tearing that veneer when starting holes.
 
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