tvman44 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 What kind of wood are most of you using for the oven pulls? I just made one with 1/2" poplar and I get too much break out when the drill bit comes through and that causes problems on the small cut outs. Thinking about trying some 3/4" red oak, maybe some good quality pine, the ones I want to make for wife and DIL's I will want something that looks real nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood-n-things Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 I use poplar all the time and do not have that problem. I use a piece of scrap wood behind to help,alleviate tear out and drill slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 I think any hardwood would work well. I think oak would look really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 wood-n-things has it right. Need to back up the poplar with a piece of wood. High drill speed, sharp drill, low feed rate, all helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 hi jim ,yeah that's what i heard too but i sure hate to waste a piece of wood just for the tear outs.I still to this day have not used a piece behind any of my drill holes.Maybe i'll have to try it at least once!lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvman44 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I tried again with the poplar only using a slower feed rate and came out good, I am only running my drill press @ 540 rpms. Maybe I should also try a faster rpm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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