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by Stronzo
Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Drilling Micro Holes/ better tools?
Replies: 10
Views: 19609

I'd suggest the Dremel 10.8 volt cordless. Runs slower than the plug-in ones and has enough size & weight to steady things. You can get everything lock into position which reduces tremors and such. And buy your bits from Widget Supply. Cheapest prices I've found. 10 for $2.29 https://www.widget...
by Stronzo
Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Drilling Micro Holes/ better tools?
Replies: 10
Views: 19609

Not for everyone, but I use those resharpened micro carbide bits that come in random assortments from places like Harbor Freight. They have a 1/8" shank and come in sizes down to #80. My set has lots of #80's, which is good because they're easy to break. I use the smaller diameter bits in my D...
by Stronzo
Wed Jan 27, 2016 11:34 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Drilling Micro Holes/ better tools?
Replies: 10
Views: 19609

o2b4wln wrote:I use the Tamiya drill combined with the Proxxon 28940 Set of MICROMOT Steel Collets, 6-Piece.

http://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-74041-Elec ... B000J46WZ4

It does a great job drilling and my wrists thank me for the update.

Good luck.
Thanks I'll check that out
by Stronzo
Tue Jan 26, 2016 12:47 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Drilling Micro Holes/ better tools?
Replies: 10
Views: 19609

Drilling Micro Holes/ better tools?

Hi Guys Looking for a better quality tool for drilling micro holes I don't have a steady hand for a dremel. I tried with the flex shaft and I still break the bits. So far I've been using a pin vise, but after awhile carpel tunnel kicks in. The pin vise feels like its too short for me. It also dose n...