Enlarging Tang Hole

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wsfarrell

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I recently bought a couple of wa handles with pre-drilled tang holes. I want to use these as temporary handles for trying out blades before I get them permanently rehandled. Thus I want to be able to friction-fit the tang in the hole (no epoxy, no burning in). I've been using needle files to enlarge the holes and it's going extremely slowly. Does anyone have a suggestion as to a better method for enlarging them toward the bottom? Thanks---
 
Jigsaw blade glued in a wooden handle and a small drill works for me
 
That's a really neat idea.

You can also get a broach, which works well.

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Never heard of a broach, but I expect I'll have one soon. Thanks for the tip!
 
I have never been able to get broaches to work well. Probably just my technique.
 
Oh! I thought the title meant something else entirely was looking forward to pictures. My bad, carry on, nothing to see here.
 
I am using round needle file in the press drill and then slowly doing the tank hole bigger. Still need more practice but it's fast.
 
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