Drill bits - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Dragon · 08-08-2007, 04:26 PM

I only have 1/16 drill bits and realize that it is much too big. I will buy some but could you tell me which number I would be using the most. I am cutting right now with a FD #3 and I also have some FD-NS #2 spirals which I eventually would like to get used to.
Diane

3_M · 08-08-2007, 04:49 PM

Diane,
Go to my web site and click on "Blades For Sale". The number drill bit to use is at the end of each blade.
Mike.

guitarman · 08-08-2007, 04:51 PM

Dragon, I have some 1/32 bits that I use when the occasion calls for it. They're pretty small but will do the job. David

Paul S WI · 08-08-2007, 04:52 PM

Diane I stock up on the 1/16 and #58-71. Check Mike's (FD) site he has the bit listed for the blade being used.

greg194799 · 08-08-2007, 04:56 PM

Dragon,
I get my drill bits from Mike he will tell you what size bit to use with the size saw blade you are useing. His web site is www.mikesworkshop.com
I too use the DeWalt 788.

Minnesota scroller · 08-08-2007, 05:17 PM

Actually, any reputable place that sells blades will also sell the bits and list the bit size that coincides with the blade in question.

Bill Wilson · 08-08-2007, 06:19 PM

Good advice on the small bits, but just want to add another tip. These small drills are quite fragile, so they really work best in a fixed drill press rather than a portable drill, plus since the placement of these holes is generally pretty critical, you want to be sure that you are drilling the holes perpendicular to the material. I don't know what you are using for drilling, but not all drill press chucks will hold the very small numbered sizes. You can generally buy mini chucks from the same place you get your bits or if you have a Dremel tool, you can get the plunge router base for it and use it for the small drills.

HTH, good luck!

Dragon · 08-08-2007, 07:01 PM

I have a press drill so that is not a problem because that is what I use to make my holes. It's just that I am making a horse portrait right now and all of the holes are too big.
Diane

Dragon · 08-08-2007, 07:04 PM

Just went to Mike's site and found all the sizes. Will have to try and find out if my chuck will take the small ones before ordering anything.
Diane

3_M · 08-08-2007, 07:18 PM

Diane,
If your drill press does not close to Zero, you need a mini chuck to hold the small drill bits.
Mike

08-08-2007, 04:26 PM	#1
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,421	Drill bits I only have 1/16 drill bits and realize that it is much too big. I will buy some but could you tell me which number I would be using the most. I am cutting right now with a FD #3 and I also have some FD-NS #2 spirals which I eventually would like to get used to. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

08-08-2007, 04:52 PM	#4
Paul S WI Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stevens Point, WI Posts: 335	Diane I stock up on the 1/16 and #58-71. Check Mike's (FD) site he has the bit listed for the blade being used. __________________ Paul S. Excalibur EX-21 (The Green Machine)

08-08-2007, 05:17 PM	#6
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,706	Actually, any reputable place that sells blades will also sell the bits and list the bit size that coincides with the blade in question. __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

08-08-2007, 06:19 PM	#7
Bill Wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 590	Good advice on the small bits, but just want to add another tip. These small drills are quite fragile, so they really work best in a fixed drill press rather than a portable drill, plus since the placement of these holes is generally pretty critical, you want to be sure that you are drilling the holes perpendicular to the material. I don't know what you are using for drilling, but not all drill press chucks will hold the very small numbered sizes. You can generally buy mini chucks from the same place you get your bits or if you have a Dremel tool, you can get the plunge router base for it and use it for the small drills. HTH, good luck! __________________ "I'm a white male, aged 18 to 49. Everyone listens to me! No matter how dumb my suggestions are."

08-08-2007, 07:01 PM	#8
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,421	I have a press drill so that is not a problem because that is what I use to make my holes. It's just that I am making a horse portrait right now and all of the holes are too big. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

08-08-2007, 04:49 PM	#2
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 628	Diane, Go to my web site and click on "Blades For Sale". The number drill bit to use is at the end of each blade. Mike. __________________ Home of the FD Blades

08-08-2007, 04:51 PM	#3
guitarman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lewisville, N.C. Posts: 869	Dragon, I have some 1/32 bits that I use when the occasion calls for it. They're pretty small but will do the job. David

08-08-2007, 04:56 PM	#5
greg194799 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 181	Dragon, I get my drill bits from Mike he will tell you what size bit to use with the size saw blade you are useing. His web site is www.mikesworkshop.com I too use the DeWalt 788. __________________ Greg H. In Houston

08-08-2007, 07:04 PM	#9
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,421	Just went to Mike's site and found all the sizes. Will have to try and find out if my chuck will take the small ones before ordering anything. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

08-08-2007, 07:18 PM	#10
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 628	Diane, If your drill press does not close to Zero, you need a mini chuck to hold the small drill bits. Mike __________________ Home of the FD Blades

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