Thanks, Parashooter!
More photos.
The first is the basic parts of the kit, the escutcheon is pressed into the 2 X 4 mock up, 3/4 bar end with band and first 1/2 mock up nut, finished nut and screw, pull drill and brass handle, and drill guide in back.
Second photo is the drill guide on the 2 X 4 with a rough barrel channel.
Third photo, using the pull drill with a tap driver for a handle (turned by hand). The brass handle will replace the tap driver. Technically this pull drill is a pull counterboring tool, pull drill saves typing.
Forth photo checking the escutcheon pocket depth with digital calipers behind the pull drill.

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