(Starting a new thread to avoid hijacking another.)
In another thread, someone mentioned that "spade / paddle bit are not advisable on a drill press. Many have disclaimers to this effect." That warning caught my attention and I'd like to hear what folks know on the topic.
I checked the manual for my dp, and it doesnt warn against using spade bits. I has specific recommendations for how to safely position and hold the wood being drilled though. Googling turned up some examples of a piece getting away from the operator. But that seemed to be when the part was not being positioned/held as recommended in my manual.
What do you folks know?
Thanks.
Fred