Tbow388 Posted May 3, 2021 Report Posted May 3, 2021 What size drill bits do you all use. The smallest I have been able to find is 3/64". I need some smaller. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote
Dan Posted May 3, 2021 Report Posted May 3, 2021 I use #56 thru #69 for many projects. OCtoolguy, crupiea and new2woodwrk 3 Quote
Tbow388 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Posted May 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, Dan said: I use #56 thru #69 for many projects. KG5MCE here I noticed your call sign. OzarkSawdust and OCtoolguy 2 Quote
crupiea Posted May 3, 2021 Report Posted May 3, 2021 I switch between a #72 and #73. I have some bigger ones but use these 99% of the time. I get them from amazon, just search #72 or gauge you are looking for. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
OCtoolguy Posted May 3, 2021 Report Posted May 3, 2021 Many of the saw blade sellers will also offer the drill bits that match the blade size. So far, I use a Pegas #5 mgt and a 1/16th drill bit but I also bought a couple dozen of the #58's for when the need arises. Quote
lawson56 Posted May 3, 2021 Report Posted May 3, 2021 I use 1/16th, I had tried smaller. but had a little trouble getting my blade thru. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
JAC1961 Posted May 3, 2021 Report Posted May 3, 2021 Not to hijack this thread, but does anyone know of good places to buy said size drill bit at decent prices? I'm thinking a dozen at a shot. OCtoolguy and FrankEV 2 Quote
FrankEV Posted May 3, 2021 Report Posted May 3, 2021 Check out https://www.artcraftersonline.com/ Danny is a member here and is good to the membership. Just in case you arent aware most regular drill chucks will not grip the bits smaller than 1/6". You will need a difernt chuck. I have found the availble chucks that is 3 parts don't work very well. I use a dremel 4 part chuck in a dremel tool to drill my small holes. It grips the drill bit nice and straight. OCtoolguy, ben2008 and JAC1961 1 2 Quote
FrankEV Posted May 3, 2021 Report Posted May 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, JAC1961 said: Not to hijack this thread, but does anyone know of good places to buy said size drill bit at decent prices? I'm thinking a dozen at a shot. See my post above. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Rockytime Posted May 4, 2021 Report Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) My go to drill bit is #68 but I have others going to #80. The Dremel chuck can be chucked up in your larger chuck. I do that all the time and it is accurate. Another route is a #0 Albrecht chuck for only about $500. It holds from 0 to 1/6. Another less pricy is a group of two Jacobs chucks with an R8 arbor. They are 0 to 1/16" and 5/64 to 1/2 and only$179 plus $9.75 shipping. I own multiple chucks but for me the Dremel chuck is the answer. Just kidding about Albrecht and Jacob's chucks. Way beyond my means. The picture of one of my 0-1/8" Jacobs chucks. It's a cute little bugger. Still use the Dremel though. Edited May 4, 2021 by Rockytime Typo GrampaJim and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote
kmmcrafts Posted May 4, 2021 Report Posted May 4, 2021 You might know this but "most" blade distributers post the smallest drill bit that can be uses for said blades.. I use Pegas MG #3 most of the time and sometimes use a #5.. so I keep number 60 drill bits for the #3 blade and a 56 for the number 5.. A FD-UR #5 fits the number 60 hole as well.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
ben2008 Posted May 4, 2021 Report Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) Mikes Workshop - Flying Dutchman drill bits Free Shipping https://mikesworkshop.com/collections/accessories/products/1-16 I use the largest bit that will work. Edited May 4, 2021 by ben2008 OCtoolguy, WolfmoonCT and malar 3 Quote
Wichman Posted May 4, 2021 Report Posted May 4, 2021 HF has a set of wire size drill bits #63674 sizes 1 through 60 (60 being the smallest). I keep my set around so I know which is which. If you can, get cobalt alloy bits, they are pricey, but they are stiffer than anything else (less sideways flex) and have a high heat resistance. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Rockytime Posted May 4, 2021 Report Posted May 4, 2021 2 hours ago, ben2008 said: Mikes Workshop - Flying Dutchman drill bits Free Shipping https://mikesworkshop.com/collections/accessories/products/1-16 I use the largest bit that will work. I checked their price at $7.50 EACH! WOW, if that isn't highway robbery it's extortion! I just hope I've read it incorrectly for which I would apologize. Tbow388 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote
ben2008 Posted May 4, 2021 Report Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rockytime said: I checked their price at $7.50 EACH! WOW, if that isn't highway robbery it's extortion! I just hope I've read it incorrectly for which I would apologize. Not really sure what you were reading Les. But this is on their web site. "Industrial-quality, high-speed precision drill bits. For your scroll saw needs—larger bits for normal cutouts, smaller bits for "hidden holes," veining, and intricate cutting. Each packet contains 10 bits." It's $7.25 for a packet of 10 drill bits, plus free shipping. I have bought Flying Dutchman scroll saw blades and drill bits many times through the years from Mikes and have never been disappointed. Ben Edited May 4, 2021 by ben2008 malar and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote
kmmcrafts Posted May 4, 2021 Report Posted May 4, 2021 I used to use the bits that Mikes sold. Not sure what brand they are but they start out dull and get duller quick compared to the bits that I bought from DnDsawblades.com. I haven’t needed to buy bits for a long time since buying these bits. Not sure what Denny sells. I think the brand from DND was Mascott OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote
ike Posted May 4, 2021 Report Posted May 4, 2021 I use a 1/16 most of the time in some cases I need a smaller drill, I dond't remember the # but they are .043 decimal . I have a 10' porter cable drill and the chuck goes down to hold a 1/32 drill. IKE OCtoolguy and ben2008 2 Quote
ben2008 Posted May 4, 2021 Report Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: I used to use the bits that Mikes sold. Not sure what brand they are but they start out dull and get duller quick compared to the bits that I bought from DnDsawblades.com. I haven’t needed to buy bits for a long time since buying these bits. Not sure what Denny sells. I think the brand from DND was Mascott There in fact may be better drill bits out there., I really don't know. But, I don't scroll cut or drill thousands holes for a living. Mikes drill bits work perfectly fine for me with what little use they get from me. I never experienced dull bits. Maybe you got a bad batch. Most everything that i drill now I use a 1/16" drill bit. Somestimes smaller. I rarelty do tiny hole fretwork. No patience Edited May 4, 2021 by ben2008 OCtoolguy, kmmcrafts and malar 3 Quote
Scrappile Posted May 4, 2021 Report Posted May 4, 2021 4 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: I used to use the bits that Mikes sold. Not sure what brand they are but they start out dull and get duller quick compared to the bits that I bought from DnDsawblades.com. I haven’t needed to buy bits for a long time since buying these bits. Not sure what Denny sells. I think the brand from DND was Mascott Pretty sure Denny sells the Mascott also... I found these to be the best brand I have tried.... Got mine from DnD before Denny started selling. DnD is a great place to order from as well as Denny's. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote
kmmcrafts Posted May 4, 2021 Report Posted May 4, 2021 Thanks Paul, I thought maybe that was the brand Denny was selling but I wasn't 100% sure. Both sellers are great to deal with. I used to use DnD until Denny became a distributer for Pegas.. I just placed a order from Bushton MFG a month or so back for some Pegas blades and also some of the small drill bits.. They also sell the Mascott brand.. or at least that is what I got from them this time. Never ordered blades or anything from Bushton other than saws or parts.. I'll say they arrived 3 days later.. I've been reading that Bushton's customer service is improving and also they are starting to "stock" saw parts now.. Not sure who got their crap together out of the bunch but they are improving from what I've been seeing posted and my experience with my order. Quote
ben2008 Posted May 4, 2021 Report Posted May 4, 2021 10 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: I used to use the bits that Mikes sold. Not sure what brand they are but they start out dull and get duller quick compared to the bits that I bought from DnDsawblades.com. I haven’t needed to buy bits for a long time since buying these bits. Not sure what Denny sells. I think the brand from DND was Mascott I sent an email to Mikes and asked where the drill bits were made? They emailed me back and tolld me the same company that makes the Flying Dutchman blades in Germany. Wilson142 and kmmcrafts 2 Quote
Woodrush Posted May 5, 2021 Report Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) On 5/3/2021 at 5:18 PM, Tbow388 said: What size drill bits do you all use. The smallest I have been able to find is 3/64". I need some smaller. I use #65 66 and 67 micro bits. I get them from Qtena.com. great quality and I get more than 3000 holes with one bit. Pay just under 6$ for a 6 pack Edited May 5, 2021 by Woodrush Tbow388 1 Quote
kmmcrafts Posted May 5, 2021 Report Posted May 5, 2021 8 hours ago, Woodrush said: I use #65 66 and 67 micro bits. I get them from Qtena.com. great quality and I get more than 3000 holes with one bit. Pay just under 6$ for a 6 pack Which ones? They show HSS bits and Cobalt. Quote
new2woodwrk Posted May 5, 2021 Report Posted May 5, 2021 Mostly I use a 1/16 - sometimes a 3/32 and sometimes a #60 I also have the Colette selection for my dremel as the 60 doesn't work well in my main bench drills - of which I now have 2 LOL Quote
Woodrush Posted May 6, 2021 Report Posted May 6, 2021 17 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: Which ones? They show HSS bits and Cobalt. I use the hss kmmcrafts 1 Quote
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