What's a good way to store tiny drill bits? Originally I just kept them inside the handle of my pin vise, but now I have too many for that, and a lot of them are extremely small.
Hi Ray,
I use for very small drill these magazines (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=de&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fohrmann.com%2Fbohren-aufreiben-gewindeschneiden%2Fspiralbohrerbox.html).
For the larger a Drill-Boy
One good way that I have seen is a block of fine foam in a crystal case, the foam being half the size of the case, the drills being inserted into the foam, probably greater care needed for sizes less than .5mm
Another good way is a long flat sliding dispenser, with a slot/pocket for each drill size, which will only open to one slot at a time, Edit which is similar to Helmuts magazine above
I use small lab sample tubes like these (http://www.globescientific.com/transportsample-tubes-c-737.html). I got them super cheap at a surplus store in my area. I usually buy the tiny bits from machinist suppliers, and they only sell the smallest ones in packs of 6 or more, so I needed a way to keep them sorted. I keep my pin vises and all the bits together in a Plano box, along with different sizes of wire.
I use one of these boxes available very cheaply here in the UK. I have one for metric drills and another that I've marked up for number drills. Not sure if they are available in Europe or the USA but really good value for anyone in the UK.
http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-150-piece-micro-drill-bit-set-prod783229/ (http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-150-piece-micro-drill-bit-set-prod783229/)
James
Thanks James, never spotted those on the Axminster site before ..... as you say that's good value ................ off to spend some money
Well James my drills appeared today ........ no idea why but was expecting a neat little box say 6" by 3" so you understand my surprise when the post man delivered this large cardboard box, opening it I discovered the drills were in a case measuring 13" x 6".
Anyway the drills are great, really good value with 150 drills in sizes ranging from 0.4mm to 3.2mm
Thanks
Since I like to keep my drill bits close and handy and working in 1/87 requires REALLY tiny bits, I use of all things, a refrigerator magnet that is attached to a metal cabinet next to my bench.
Uncomplicated small drill storage - Plastic boxes fixed in place with double sided tape - easy to see and get at.
Barney
(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1101.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg437%2Fwoodcock18%2Fdrillbox.jpg&hash=23bc02bb7558687096a52ebba97efda4242850ec)
Hmmm. I simply toss them all willy-nilly into a small drawer. Then when I need them, I just dig around till I fin one that looks like it might be right, and check size with my calipers . If it's not the right one, simply repeat till I do find what I'm looking for. Very relaxing and cathartic.
Quote from: marc_reusser on May 23, 2012, 07:53:59 PM
Hmmm. I simply toss them all willy-nilly into a small drawer. Then when I need them, I just dig around till I fin one that looks like it might be right, and check size with my calipers . If itms not the right one, ssimply repet till I do find what I'm looking for. Very relaxing and cathartic.
And the drill bit you actually want is the last one in the drawer , and then you knock the pile of bits onto the floor and have to spend ages picking them up again .
That probably explains why it takes you so long finishing a project .
I start with a pretty big bit and file it down until it's the right size. After all, why not? -- ssuR
At least, it's easier than if you started from a pretty thin one...
cirederF
If you use them a lot, and want them at hand...I found a roll of magnetic
strip at Hobby Lobby for $4- It has sticky on one side. As soon as I do mine I"ll
make my 1st photo post. You can line them all up on the magnetic strip over
your bench. I saw this somewhere else, not my idea.Steve
What's a drill bit ???
I have a circular drill stand for the tiny ones (61 thru 80), as well as an assorted small box like Marc.
Here is my storage box for drill bits : from 0.3 mm to 2.0 mm by 0.1 mm increments. Efficient.
What's a millimeter?
Quote from: Bexley on March 13, 2014, 06:31:29 AM
What's a millimeter?
Millimeters of 1000 of a meter, and the only truly good measure of length.
Millimeter is the English way to write mm, I guess.
Apart from that it's easy to convert from true units to mm :
If you want to start from an inch : just multiply by 0,03937007874015748031496062992126
Maybe you prefer to start from a foot : simply multiply by 0,003280839895013123359580052493438
Prefer a yard : multiply by 0,001093613298337707786526684164479
A mile : multiply by 0,00000062137119223733396961743418436332.
Indeed, this "1000 millimeter = 1 meter" rule definitely lacks romance, Helmut...
For some time I have sensed a hint of insanity on this forum. It has evolved to a proclamation. -- Russ
For those who are severely mentally 'challenged' and can't quite seem to work out how the rest of the world manages to use the metric system, then here's a simple way to convert it to that known 'mongrel' measuring system.
Now it won't be too much longer, and even that "last bastion of stupidity", will be using the world dominant metric measuring system.
This is only for the die-hards, who's inability to change, will not allow them to get away from that 'mongrel' system of measurement.
So for every millimetre, instead of using the exact true 'mongrel' measurement of — 0,03937007874015748031496062992126 " , or as most would simply call it = 0.0394 '', then why not just use a very simplified version and say that 1-00mm = 0.040".
Much more easier, OK, ————— not dead nuts true spot on, but, it sure makes it a lot easier to get close to whatever 'mongrel measurement' your trying to hit.
OK, flack jacket on and I'm out the door for the next day or two, just to let the dust settle.
regards greenie
Here is my drill stand for 1 to 5.9 mm.
(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buntbahn.de%2Ffotos%2Fdata%2F6484%2F13IMG_20140316_224659.jpg&hash=2c3222a24e60a741978821cca917495973304ac1)
inch unit times 25.4 = mm
mm unit divided by 25.4 = inches
Whoa, totally didn't expect an actual conversation to ensue from my jacka-- comment.
I have a foot but I don't use it, as a rule.
;D
Gents, sorry to interefere here.
Hope to post both pics here. I have some drill bits in boxes ... but, in the end, they arrive in boxes, like you see in the 2nd pict.
My workshop is far ... from an adequate workshop, more or less, is a mess ...
As you can see, I'm also a milimeter guy. So, Marc, I'll take your foot ;)
Strange thing in my country, we use for water, heat and gas pipes the ... imperial system, but under his German name - Zoll, equal with the inch.
And one funny - let's say, thing.
Your "foot" - the phonetic word, read in Romanian means what your word starting with "f" means ...
I hope that I wasn't too out of line.
Alex
Quote from: AlexG on March 18, 2014, 11:03:52 AM
And one funny - let's say, thing.
Your "foot" - the phonetic word, read in Romanian means what your word starting with "f" means ...
I hope that I wasn't too out of line.
Alex
In Spanish, the pronunciation of the verb "to step on" means the same thing. Odd that a foot and what it does (step) could mean the same in Romanian and Spanish.
I have no photo to illustrate how i store tiny drill bits but let's say I only buy the ones that come in their own storage box/case.
Jaime