I’ve been getting into both kitbashing and pre-fab longer single tube pen kits - which is great for looks but is increasingly difficult to successfully drill out the pen blank. In the last set I made I used less of the bit’s shank in the chuck than is normal and while it worked after a fashion, it was a struggle to keep the bit seated in the chuck.
When I’ve got the bit seated properly, I’ll functionally have 3.5" - 3.75" or so, and I’m looking to drill 4.25" - 4.5" in the long run (pun… slightly intended?).
I guess what I’m looking for is a source of long drill bits useful for wood? I am aware that there are long bits for masonry work that can get up to 1’, but that would not only be massive overkill but the wrong tool for the job.
Thoughts? Sources?