Saw Drill or Drill Saw

[Tom Militano]

Not sure what the right name is, but a while back someone was talking about one of them. I'm looking for 1/4", but longer than the 3 3/4" ones I've found? Anyone have a lead on any? Thanks.
Tom

 

[jdm61]

i have one......it sucks.....lol. If you are looking to use it on wood, get a good handle broach instead from John Perry or Uncle Al, or modify a rasp like Bill Moran did. If you go with the rasp, one that cuts on the pull stroke will make your life MUCH easier. Otherwise the sawdust clogs the end of the hole and you have to use a drill to clean it out. I haven't found one yet that is small enough, but I continue to look.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Because of the lateral force applied to them the "rotary rasps" are seldom more than 4" long,or less than 1/4" wide.
Stacy

 

[Tom Militano]

Thanks, I'll try the broach.