still have not started. my drill press broke a few weeks ago, I am waiting on parts to come in. may not be for a little while before I start anyway. going to be around 100 for the next few days before the heat index kicks in and my shop does not have ac. really thinking about hitting a few junk, i mean theft shops to see if they have any units.

still trying to figure how i am going to start the first cut. may use a forstner bit and do my first hole. guess I am still a little scared after the last time.

did figure out the barrel channel. need router table and a better router for that. I have the drill bit need for the ram rod.

I am also thinking about making a costume ramrod for it.