: Hi guys.

: This is probably obvoious to most. However in an effort to help someone avoid
: a mistake...

: I decided to put painters rings in the stern and bow of my kayak. My mistake
: came about in the type of drill bit I choose to drill through the ends of
: the kayak. I'm not sure what the style is called, it has a flat squareish
: drill head, sharp at the end.

A forstner bit?

Those things cut side holes very well--they don't necessarily have to have the center point in wood to cut.

: While drilling, the edge of the head bit
: into the side of the kayak once one side was through, and twisted pretty
: hard. It ripped into the side of the kayak.... I've filled it with wood
: flour thickened epoxy, but it still looks ugly, ugly.

: If I had done an end pour, things would have gone smoother, as it would have
: not resulted in a sudden twist. However part of the reason I did the
: painters ring now, is that I will not be doing my end pour until next
: spring, when it is warm enough out side.

: The choice of a different style of drill bit would also have prevented much
: grief. I was just not thinking when I bought the bit, and of course I
: drilled out both ends cause I was to impatient and stubborn to go buy a
: new bit. (impatientce is my normal on-going mistake)

: have a good day,

: Myrl