ducky Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 what is the smallist drill bit that i can buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Wire size 70 ( 0.028 inch ) is the smallest I have seen that is readily available. That in case you were unsure is about the size of a sewing needle in diameter. You can get them from several places such as Wooden Teddy Bear, Home Depot ( web only ), Mikes Workshop, Amazon these are just a few of the top choices for them. DW Scrolling Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 I bought all the sizes to have on hand when and if i need them from mikes.They are pretty darn small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 The smallest bit i keep and use is a #65 wire size......The 3/0 and 2/0 new spiral blades will feed thru them nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) what is the smallist drill bit that i can buy? Hi Ron, my range of small drills range from 0.0145 to 1/8th. Mind you those very small ones don't last long . I didn't specifically buy the smaller ones, they came in a job lot that I bought a while ago. They're quite brittle too as they are tungsten carbide. Don't think you'll need a 0.0145 drill bit for scroll work Ducky, I certainly don't. . Rob Roy. Edited May 11, 2015 by Rob Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) The smallest drill I use is a 1/32 but they do come in a .007 wire drill which I have used in the Machine shop but most people would break it using it in wood, you have to peck drill with it.. I really don't know what is the smallest drill I have in the shop Edited May 11, 2015 by ike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 My smallest is a #63. I use it quite often I should say I use them, the little bits wear out quickly. I can not sharpen them on my Drill Doctor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 thank u all for help ,i go hunting market tomoz see what turns up,got good idea what to look for now thanks guys so helpfull is this group,starting to wonder what i do with out ya all regards guys and lady.s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 i bought about 30 #65 from mikes cheapest place. machine shop supply house here in houston are a little higher but not driving to houston worth stock piling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) My smallest is a #63. I use it quite often I should say I use them, the little bits wear out quickly. I can not sharpen them on my Drill Doctor!I kiss with my bench mounted dremel W/ cut off wheel ,Just position and KISS!(.061) normal size ! Edited May 11, 2015 by Multifasited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Generally speaking, you don't need a drill bit for every size blade. The smallest drill bit you need is one that accomodates your smallest blade you will need. I have .68, .60, .54, ... 1/16 and standards.... tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) I sold tools for almost 40 years. I used to sell and add-on set that went from 61 to 80. It was great for the carb guys who wanted to drill air bleeds in carburetors. I have a number set that goes from 1 to 60 and a few odds and ends. I ordered a dozen #68 for the 2/0 blades I'm using for marquetry. Try OttoFrei.com. They have all that jeweler's supply stuff. Ray Edited May 11, 2015 by octoolguy tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Generally speaking, you don't need a drill bit for every size blade. The smallest drill bit you need is one that accomodates your smallest blade you will need. I have .68, .60, .54, ... 1/16 and standards.... Your absolutely right ,I use the largest hole I can hide or make disappear.061 gets the most use here!Then ring with a pencil ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I sold tools for almost 40 years. I used to sell and add-on set that went from 61 to 80. It was great for the carb guys who wanted to drill air bleeds in carburetors. I have a number set that goes from 1 to 60 and a few odds and ends. I ordered a dozen #68 for the 2/0 blades I'm using for marquetry. Try OttoFrei.com. They have all that jeweler's supply stuff. Ray Great stuff if you need them .I would love to see some of your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Well, so far I have none to show. It's all still in the learning stage and I've been trying to get everything together. I now have all the equipment and I have my work area all set up. So, I'm going to try to get some marquetry work done this weekend. I also have been practicing. I bought the Scrollsaw workbook and have been working my way through it. I need lot's of practice. Definitely a learning curve. But, that's what makes it fun. I'm still learning woodcarving too. Thanks for indulging me. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I used to purchase my small bits from Mike's, there, you could order how ever many you wanted of one size. Which I liked, rather than buying the little tin of a different sizes. Mike's was the only place that I know of that sold them in quanity rather than in a group of all different sizes, and he was the best price also. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Martinson Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 What do you use for a chuck for the very small drill bits? I have some small bits, but my Dremel won't hold them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 You can buy as many or few of what you want at Ottofrei.com. I bought a gross of 2/0 blades and a dozen #68 bits. It came to about $35 with shipping. That was before I had any idea of what/where to buy anything. I just followed the advice of the instructor who put on the marquetry class I took. Give them a try. They seem to have everything that we scroll sawyers need. Along with a ton of other stuff. I also got a tool kit from the class for an additional $50. It came with a dozen blades, a couple of drill bits, a pair of tweezers, an exacto type knife, some other things that will be useful, and a really neat little pin vise for turning the drill bit. It has a spiral cut into the shaft and a spring so that you can hold the bottom of it near the bit and push the top up and down to do the drilling. It works very well. Not sure about thicker material though. Another source is Micro-Mark. They specialize in tools and equipment for model making. They have all kinds of stuff that I'd love to have but can't justify it. Anyway, I hope this is helpful. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Kris's Kreations, you should be able to buy the small collet for your Dremel that comes down to '0' clearance. That will hold your tiniest bit. Ray tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Check the chuck on any drill your looking at ,adapter chuck are ok ,Just bought a new BD ion powered drill ,cheapest one was the only one that went to zero My 3/8" old drill press I converted to deep throat goes to zero .So there are chucks out there you can swap to retrofit w/o adapters . different collets are availible for dremel ,just dislike constant swapping ,Foredom has zero keyed chuck already still used DT drill press for all but weird drilling . All in what you have and works for you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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