Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this video, I attempt to harden that soft as poop 19mm drill I bought and make some alterations to the lathe to stiffen the headstock up.

Chapters:
0:00 What did I actually buy
2:26 Dressing up the drill bit
4:30 The hardening begins
5:55 How my fold away bench works
6:55 Sharpening the drill
10:20 The proof is in the cutting
11:50 Stiffening up the Headstock

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