Bolt hole circle without a mill

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26-05-2006, 20:15

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Bolt hole circle without a mill

What is the most accurate and repeatable way to make a bolt hole circle on a round part without the use of a mill? I do have a lathe which I could possibly use to scribe a cicle, but I still need 6 holes evenly spaced around the circle.

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