Hello,

I have a project coming up for 250 cheese boards. To install the integrated wire slicer/handle, I have to drill 1/4" holes, 4" deep, right smack into the center of the end grain in a specific location. 250 times on 250 different boards! Board dimensions are approx 5.75" w X 12" long X 3/4" thick. Obviously a relatively high degree of precision matters.

And I don't have a drill press! (A 4'x8' CNC is the foundation of my shop, so I've been able to get away without having a drill press. I considered some sort of jig that would allow me to drill into end grain on the CNC, but the 4" depth is a problem....)

Before I plunk down the significant $ for a drill press with more than 4" of spindle travel, I am wondering if there's any other clever way to do this reliably and repeatably?? I don't trust myself to drill straight for 4" without some serious guide/jig.

Thanks!
Brian