Long drill bits

Many times we are faced with the challenge of drilling a hole that requires a very long drill bit to reach past obstacles. Long drill bits are available, but they are expensive and hard to get. Recently, I was faced with this problem while working on a paddler. I needed to drill the hole in the side of the hull for the paddleshaft. The overhanging deck of the hull prevented me from getting a drill close to the hole, and none of my bits were long enough. My cheap solution? Super glue and brass tubing.

I needed to make a 1/8-inch hole, so I used some K&S 5/32 tubing that has a 1/8-inch inner diameter from the local model shop. I superglued the drill bit into the end of the tubing and then drilled the hole. The Superglue bond is more than strong enough for drilling wood or fibreglass. When you are done, just hold the drill bit/tubing joint in a candle flame or use a heat gun, and the glue will release.

Regards
Eddy

That's a great idea 

I may be using this very soon! - thanks.

Stuart

Yes Eddy I have used this method and when you finished just heat it up and get your tube and drill bit back. Geoff