On 4/23/2014 3:31 PM, Don Schwartz wrote:
>
 > I've never worked with these, but accumulated a few i anticipation of
 > doing so. I liked the simplicity of them, and their reputation for
 > flexibility in use. Over the past few days I've managed a bit of cave
 > time, and am rehabbing, sharpening and right-sizing some
 >
 > Any comments or advice on any of these points would be welcome. I'm
 > hesitant to tackle the smaller bits until I understand these bits
 > better, as there's more room for error on the big ones...
 >

Not sure about actual advice... I have a bunch of centre bits and I
do use them from time to time.  Of note are a part box of NOS
Marples 5/8 inch centre bits I picked up at one of the Tools Of
The Trade sales.  If you want pictures of a bit that has never
seen wood I can try taking a few.

Is GIC back up yet?

-- 
Darrell LaRue
Oakville ON
Wood Hoarder, Blade Sharpener, and Occasional Tool User