Drill bit question

[OzarkSawdust]

SO.....to make a smaller hole that doesn't show, or is easier to hide, you use a "numbered" bit. I ordered a pack of 56,60,65,68 which should work for #7, #5, #3, #1 respectively.

Other than a micro bit adapter for a drill press, that I don't have, how do you use these tiny things?

[Rockytime]

Get the Dremel plunge router kit and a Wen or Dremel tool with an adjustable chuck. Seems a good number of scrollers her use it including me.

[teachnlearn]

Be careful on chucking those up long out of the chuck. They are so thin, its easy to break. RJF

[OzarkSawdust]

9 minutes ago, Rockytime said:

Get the Dremel plunge router kit and a Wen or Dremel tool with an adjustable chuck. Seems a good number of scrollers her use it including me.

Thanks Les! I don't have the adjustable chuck, been using the collets with 1/8th drill bit. I have the Dremel plunge setup, that works good.

I'll order the adjustable chuck.

[jerrye]

For Wen tool: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072LXHBHP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For Dremel tool: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000302ZV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Unless you're anti-Amazon, of course...

Edited October 4, 2019 by jerrye

[Dee]

I have used these tiny bits (as small as a 72 ) for years in the jewelry business.  One thing to remember is to NOT push too hard when drilling a hole.  Make sure the bit is going in straight and not at an angle  and it needs to be clear of any shavings that may stick in the bit.  I use mine in both a drill press and a hand drill.   When ordering replacements, check with a jewelry supply store.  Sometimes you can  get them at a more reasonable price. 

[Hermit]

I tried the chuck from Rockler and found it to be worthless. I have a benchtop drill press that takes a number 61 bit with no problems. 

[kmmcrafts]

Over the years I've bought most my small bits from Mikesworkshop  But the last time I thought since I was ordering Pegas blades instead of FD that I'd just buy the bits from DnD.. I don't know the brands they both sell but those bits from DnD are a lot better quality than the ones Mikes sells.. so from now on I suppose I'll also switch where I get my bits from.. 

[stoney]

My advice is buy the Dremel  chuck from a local retailer not Amazon.  I had to return 2 of them that were cheap china knockoffs in a non sealed Dremel package.   The one I bought at Lowes was made in West Germany and in a sealed package. 

[OzarkSawdust]

5 minutes ago, stoney said:

My advice is buy the Dremel  chuck from a local retailer not Amazon.  I had to return 2 of them that were cheap china knockoffs in a non sealed Dremel package.   The one I bought at Lowes was made in West Germany and in a sealed package. 

I ordered one from Amazon last night. I looked for one at Lowes once, then forgot to hunt further, they didn't have one. At the time I thought it was just a convenience thing. We'll see what happens. If junk I'll order from Dremel to be sure I get the real thing. Thanks for the heads up.

[OzarkSawdust]

21 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said:

Over the years I've bought most my small bits from Mikesworkshop  But the last time I thought since I was ordering Pegas blades instead of FD that I'd just buy the bits from DnD.. I don't know the brands they both sell but those bits from DnD are a lot better quality than the ones Mikes sells.. so from now on I suppose I'll also switch where I get my bits from.. 

Not familiar with "DnD" …?

[kmmcrafts]

8 minutes ago, OzarkSawdust said:

Not familiar with "DnD" …?

https://www.dndsawbladesonline.com/

Their bits also come in little storage tubes too.. Mikes just come in the zip lock bag.. Not that it's a big deal.. but... LOL.. 

Edited October 4, 2019 by kmmcrafts

[Rolf]

I find a standard drill press doesn't spin fast enough for the tiny bits. The Dremel Chuck is cheap and works great, I gave up on collets years ago. 

I use a Micromark drill press for my tiny bits and buy them from amazon. For drilling wood I am not that critical. 

[crupiea]

I use a jewelers twist drill, the screw type.  I trim the length of the blade so it barely goes all the way through the wood. Otherwise they will snap under their own weight just about.   My go to bit is a #72 so its pretty tiny.

Edited October 4, 2019 by crupiea

[Scrappile]

+1 on DnD 's drill bits.  My drill press handles them all.