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Drill bit question


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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.

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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. 

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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.. 

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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.

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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" …?

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