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.

Measure three times, or four times, or five times, and cut once. Bad cuts in wood don't heal.

think i am up to six right now. keep finding areas I think I need measurements of.

change of plans on my starting point. going to do the barrel channel first.

bought a nice craftsman router at a pawn shop for $40. even the guy at the counter was shocked about the price. i have a router table on order.