Make a SQUARE hole with a ROUND forstner drill bit!

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[davekavanagh]

I don't know but I was expecting magic, still good for the new guys though 👌

[qapla]

Great video. Sometimes I think people forget that mortice & tenon joinery has been around much longer than the power tools that are widely used to make them - they used to all be cut by hand. Your method here is a perfect blend of personal power tools and hand tools.

[andrewr]

With so many ways to do everything in woodworking, sometimes it’s overwhelming. This looks like an elegant fool proof procedure delivered by a real teacher. Very nice 👍

[Lisa-imhy]

not clickbait, super informative & gets straight to the point.

[stephenhogan]

I like to look at the edges of the bit when it starts cutting. If I cuts all edges at once I know I'm fairly square. If one side cuts first I know I need to lean away from that side

[peterc]

Back in the late 70's I was an apprentice working on restorations in very old (centuries) churches here in the UK. We would splice in new oak beams and recut massive mortises and tenons often working at great height in very awkward conditions. Even with power tools, scaffolding, lighting and heating it was a hell of a challenge. It brought home to me just how hard those guys back in the medieval period worked. I'm not at all religious but church construction has always fascinated me.

[raydriver]

I bought a set of quality forstner bits and it was a revelation. As always, James, thank you for sharing 🌞

[ericpetitclerc]

I like this kind of videos, where newbies like me learn something! Thank you!

[jimsmith]

Another no frills outstanding demonstration of how to make arguably the best wood working joint ever. Nicely done!

[johnnyb]

Perfect tutorial on making a mortice. I like the common sense approach and showing the tips and tricks that make it easier to be successful. Thank you!

[toddellner]

Getting a kick out of this. I volunteer at a historically accurate 19th century carpenter's shop. Square mortises are pretty much all auger and chisel work

[Krmpfpks]

This video is a great help for me trying to learn mortise and tenon joinery. Thank you so much!

[ZERMPH]

Wow, gotta say for a newbie woodworker trying to get my wits about me, your videos are my go-to source. You're a true professional in woodworking and teaching! Thank you so much from someone that really cares about learning this craft the right way.

[RCake]

Admittedly kind of obvious if you think about it, but I had never seen the "angled ruler" method for center finding. Brilliant, thank you!

[glencrandall]

I have pretty much become accustomed to the "click-bait" titles. I am afraid they are here to stay. I immediately thought of round or oval tenons. No square corners required. Hope the guy with the center finding question got straightened out. Your method appeared perfectly clear to me. Been using it for years. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[stevenlarson]

I bought my first Fisch bit last month on your recommendations in previous videos. A 2". The BEST forstner bit !!! I'll never buy another brand again. Smoothest cut I've ever had. I didn't even have to sand the hole.

[edhalson]

Brilliantly clear and easy - legend James! Thanks!

[edrobinson]

Great video Stumpy. Quick and simple. Thanks.

[DiHandley]

I really need to have a notepad handy when I watch your videos. So many tips!