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Old 08-02-2009, 08:55 PM
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I want to drill the length of a 60 inch piece of
diamond willow, what is the best tools and process for drilling the length?
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Hello and welcome, irs. It's nice to have you here with us. There is so much to learn here and a lot of great people here to help you.

I would suggest you do a google search on "How to make a didgeridoo". There are also youtube videos the show how idgeridoos are bored out. I used a drill bit on a extension rod and drilled out an agave stalk, but that is very soft.

May I ask what you're planning on doing with it and what diameter hole?
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Old 08-02-2009, 10:01 PM
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My experience with DW is that it is not very straight and the diamonds may go quite deep. Drilling a 60 length of it will be a challenge. I can't offer any suggestions, but I hope you have lots of luck!

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Old 08-12-2009, 12:32 AM
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There is another posibility. Split the wood leignthwise and rout out a groove in the center. It should work although it will leave a glue line.

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