drill bit for uplocking reel seats

[Greybeard]

hi all
im about to embark on building my first rod and this is probably a really dumb question what kind of drill but/cutting tool would you use to make the recess in the bottom of you grip for an uplocking reel seat?
thanks
tyler

Tyler,

Are you talking about how you bore the center hole, which would be a drill bit, or are you talking about the inlet for the reel feet sit and are covered by the locking rings?

Greybeard