Rolf Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 For my fine inlay work I use a #70 bit (.028") I have bought quality bits from Mcmaster Carr. You can also get them from Amazon or best of all support our scroll saw blade suppliers. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) I found that a drill bit smaller than #65 are also shorter. It's hard to find one long enough to drill thru more than a 1/2 inch. Edited May 6, 2021 by LarryEA OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 For most things I use a 1/16" drill bit. It is big enough for easy blade entry and small enough for most of the projects that I do. I buy cheap ones from harbor freight. I tend to loose or snap them before I really dull them. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rash_powder Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 On 5/3/2021 at 4:18 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'm not sure the size of the community you live in, but if its big enough to support a welding and machine shop, they will most likely have them. I can source tiny drill bits at ACME tools or Fastenall where I am. Model rail road folks use tiny drills too I think. You'll not likely find a store supporting that hobby anymore though. OCtoolguy and Tbow388 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbow388 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, rash_powder said: I'm not sure the size of the community you live in, but if its big enough to support a welding and machine shop, they will most likely have them. I can source tiny drill bits at ACME tools or Fastenall where I am. Model rail road folks use tiny drills too I think. You'll not likely find a store supporting that hobby anymore though. I NEVER thought of Fastenall. I will have to go and check them out. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 22 hours ago, rash_powder said: I'm not sure the size of the community you live in, but if its big enough to support a welding and machine shop, they will most likely have them. I can source tiny drill bits at ACME tools or Fastenall where I am. Model rail road folks use tiny drills too I think. You'll not likely find a store supporting that hobby anymore though. Just curious. Why do you say there are no stores supporting model railroading. There may be fewer as ebay has cut into it. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceric ME Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) Silly question time, I know about Metric and SAE drill bits but what is the system for the number ones I keep seeing? On Model railroads, it is hard to find stores for the hobby anymore but, if your in Nashville, TN. Philips Toymart has a railroad section and can order you in a lot of different stuff. Edited May 9, 2021 by Ceric ME OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Ceric ME said: Silly question time, I know about Metric and SAE drill bits but what is the system for the number ones I keep seeing? On Model railroads, it is hard to find stores for the hobby anymore but, if your in Nashville, TN. Philips Toymart has a railroad section and can order you in a lot of different stuff. I believe they are wire gauge bits.... And the higher the number, the smaller the bit.... anything to make life easier for us common folks... right??!! Edited May 9, 2021 by Scrappile Tbow388, OCtoolguy and Ceric ME 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 On 5/3/2021 at 4:53 PM, Tbow388 said: KG5MCE here I noticed your call sign. KG5WZI here OCtoolguy and Tbow388 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preprius Posted November 30, 2021 Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 I found longer #65 cobalt drill bits. For angle cuts and stack cutting. 1.5 inches long. #68 is 1.375 long. https://www.panamericantool.com/cobalt-aircraft-drills-wire-gauge-number-sizes.html OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rash_powder Posted November 30, 2021 Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 Try a local machine shop. They will likely have a large amount of the numbered drill bits. Where I live is an Acme Tools; they have many in stock at the store. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted November 30, 2021 Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 12 hours ago, preprius said: I found longer #65 cobalt drill bits. For angle cuts and stack cutting. 1.5 inches long. #68 is 1.375 long. https://www.panamericantool.com/cobalt-aircraft-drills-wire-gauge-number-sizes.html Put this info in the "resources" section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) On 11/29/2021 at 9:37 PM, preprius said: I found longer #65 cobalt drill bits. For angle cuts and stack cutting. 1.5 inches long. #68 is 1.375 long. https://www.panamericantool.com/cobalt-aircraft-drills-wire-gauge-number-sizes.html If you can live with just HS bits, I just found that OttoFrei.com has them in 10 packs for $5.50 plus tax and mailing. I'm ordering 4 packs of 56, 57, 59, 60 and it's going to run me $30. Qtena.com has cobalt for $12.95 per 10 pack. Edited December 1, 2021 by OCtoolguy kmmcrafts and preprius 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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