My son wants to make candle holders out of hardwood logs by drilling about a 2-1/2” hole in the end with a Forstner bit.
The wood is ash and my 1hp drill press is stalling on the cut. I’m running the bit at 250RPM and 300RPM. I know end grain is hard to drill but any hints welcome.
( I did try a side grain cut and the bit cuts like butter)