Some projects require drilling large holes. This can be tough when working with hardwoods like oak. A Forstner bit tends to overheat quickly and can even burn the wood. The solution I came up with is to remove most of the waste first with a smaller bit centered over the hole’s final location.
With the small hole drilled, I just change bits without moving the workpiece, as you can see in this photo. Then I [drill the hole](https://www.woodsmith.com/review/best-drill/) to its final size which helps to prevent overheating the bit.
