Abstract: Apparatus and method for boring a passage in a component having opposed ends and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween using a drill bit. A first motor turns the drill bit in a first direction about its axis of rotation, in which the axis of rotation is oriented substantially co-linear with the longitudinal axis of the component, and a second motor rotates the component about its longitudinal axis in a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction. The turning drill bit is moved longitudinally relative to the rotating component so that the relative movement therebetween causes the drill bit to bore the passage through a portion of the component substantially along its longitudinal axis.