Pin Vise? And Drill Cart For Blade Size?

[rustynail]

So I was just wondering about pin vises and what ones every one is using? And are you using the ones that go into a chuck or also the manual ones? And if so what brands are preferred? I see there are a lot on the market and certain ones can go down and up to different sizes ? Not sure how far or up you would need or if there are some out there that can handle small to larger sizes. Also does anyone know of a cart out there that has the drill sizes # for the size blades you are using? Any help would be appreciated.

 

Thanks Richard

Edited December 9, 2020 by rustynail

[Dan]

The chuck on my drill press closes to hold the smallest drill bit (#64) that I typically use. No pin vise needed. As for a chart for drill sizes, I match the drill size to the blade dimension. Not all #3 blades have the same dimension across manufacturers. 

[nrscroller]

HI,

I use the dremel workstation alongside my regular drill press. Then I drill bigger holes with a 1/16 bit and whatever size blade I am using a use a wire bit. works great. You can get wire bits from widget supply on the internet

Bill

[new2woodwrk]

I use a dremel workstation also with differing chucks and my other drills - I now have 2 LOL

The dremel really solves a lot of problems aside from small holes... I can use bugger and sanding pads on small items without breaking, some of my work needs "whisker" holes which are very easy with the dremel

The workstation allows me to alter the angle of the dremel for sanding and polishing as needed

[rustynail]

As fare as the drill size to match the blade I can check once I have the bits but I am trying to determine what size bits to order???  For the blades I have.

Richard

[WayneMahler]

There is some information on Mike's Workshop. It gives you both the imperial and metric sizes for the drill bits. As for ordering the bits. Get the dimensions on the blades you use, then compare the size to the chart. It will give you the correct drill bit # to use.

[JustLarry]

MIke's Workshop also shows the bit size for each of type FD blades sold.  You can probably find a chart for other brand of blades by going to web sites where they are sold.   I use the largest bit I can to make inserting the blades easier. I mostly use the #50 range of bits.

I also, use the dremel for the small bits.

Larry

[rustynail]

In review and talking to Denney about the Pagas blades they have a chart with the blades and what size bit to use for each as for a minimum size. Thanks Wayne and Larry as you were right on as well about checking with the manufactures. 

Here is Pagas blade chart if anyone wants to use for reference. 

http://site.b2bprofessionaltools.com/catalogs/PegasChart.pdf

Richard 

Edited December 10, 2020 by rustynail

[Roberta Moreton]

I use the drill bit size to the space that I need to drill. I only worry about the smallest hole I need to drill. I will use a larger drill bit if I can. It just makes it easier to insert the blade that way. 

[ike]

I have a drill press that will take any size drill bit, but I do have pin holders one for the drill press  and one is a hand held drill vice I use it to clear out the holes so my blade will enter with out any interfearance. I am a bottom feeder and this works out fine.

IKE

[crupiea]

I use a jeweler twist drill with a little spring. Its about 4" long.

My standard go to bit is a #73.  Pretty small. I usually just work with 1/8" bb so I make sure to trim the bit down so just a little more than that sticks out of the drill.  Otherwise it will just break right away and is irritating. 

I get my bits from amazon so they are much cheaper.  Just search the size.  

No way would they work in anything powered like a press. Just too small. 

My go to blades ate 2/0 jewelers blades.  Again, about 99% of everything is done with those. Also cheap on amazon, about $20 a gross.  Disadvantage is no reverse teeth so the backs will be a fuzzy mess.  No issue because I glue everything to a backer anyway so its just a matter of sanding the little edges that would be visable around the borders.

For the outlines or longer straight lines I will start it off with the same bit/ blade combo for about an inch or so, then switch to an fdsr 1 blade. This is usually the outlining stuff.