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drill bits
« on: February 11, 2013, 09:45:51 AM »
Echo is out of the tiny bits to drill bands to pin, Im out and have some calls to get out and broke my last one last night. Do any of you guys know of another place to get them or have a few youd part with?
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Re: drill bits
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2013, 10:04:32 AM »
I just use a 1/16" HSS drill bit.  But then again I mill my own pins from .0781 brass rod.
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Re: drill bits
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2013, 10:52:56 AM »
Ya I think that would be too big but correct me if Im wrong.
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Re: drill bits
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2013, 12:24:52 PM »

What is the size of the bit?  Are there any numbers or letters on it?

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Re: drill bits
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2013, 12:31:25 PM »
Freakin tiny! haha If there were you wouldnt be able to read them.
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Re: drill bits
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2013, 12:39:31 PM »

Do you have a caliper to measure them then?

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Re: drill bits
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2013, 01:04:07 PM »
Go to Harbor Freight and pick up a set of drill bits.  The 115 piece set is usually on sale for about $30, it has them all.  The 29 piece set has the standard sizes through 1/2".  Either set should have one close enough to work, but I would go with the 115 piece set.

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Re: drill bits
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2013, 01:39:02 PM »
I know river mallard carries drill bits for pins he might have what you are looking for
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Re: drill bits
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2013, 01:51:37 PM »
good deal! Ill check with river mallard
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Re: drill bits
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2013, 09:22:16 PM »
I had a couple of bits from Echo and they measured .042 which equates to a #58 drill bit. you should be able to get them at you local hardware store or big box store.
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Re: drill bits
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2013, 11:21:52 PM »
I have a couple and will measure one tomorrow and post back to you.

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Re: drill bits
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2013, 04:19:37 PM »
I called echo and they had gotten them in and just hadnt updated the site. I ordered 10 that should last me a while.
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