I'm making a log bench for a friend from a tree that was cut down on their property earlier this spring. I made up legs with 2" round tenons from some branches and I figured I'd drill 2" holes with an adjustable bit. Unfortunately, even after sharpening it, I can't spin it in my 8" sweep brace.
So, using some scrap aluminum and construction lumber, I made up a handle like I've seen on the wall at Cracker Barrel. I don't know what they are called, but it has a 20" sweep.
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This works, but it is extremely slow going and requires that I put a fair amount of body weight behind it as I turn.
I know one possibility is to buy a 12" or 14" sweep brace, but that costs money. Another is to buy a 2" Forstner bit and use an electric drill, but that costs money too and I was looking forward to doing this all Neander.
Any ideas?
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