Hi,
Novice woodworker here, please help!
I am making a freestanding hi-fi rack unit using 35mm (dia.) dowels as the vertical spacers between the 6 MDF shelves. I am using 8mm dowels (or metal stud) going through the full height of the unit on each corner so as to secure it all together.
I need each of the dowels to have perfect 8mm drilled holes through their complete lengths. I have a need to make 24 of these dowels. (4 corners x 6 shelves = 24 dowels).
I've already done a trial (by eye) and it did not work out very successfully. The hole was not perfectly straight as I would have liked it. I don't want my finished unit to be wonky!
I have a drill with bits and a basic bench vice. I don't have a drill stand, lathe or any other big woodworking tools available.
How can I best drill these perfect holes through the dowels ???
Any help would be much appreciated!
Thanks to all!
Marc