New Ligero Kit

[wayneis]

As a FYI or Public service anouncement I submit the following information. For those that are just purchasing the new Ligero kit from CSUSA it calls for a 17/32" drill bit. I couldn't get one so I punted. I found that by using a 33/64" bit the resulting hole was just a tad tight. What I did was wrap a small piece of 220 grit sandpaper around a smaller bit and then run it through the hole by hand and enlarge it just enough for a very good fit. I then was able to use epoxy which I prefer but one could also use CA with no problems. Someone suggested a 35/64" bit with gorilla glue because the hole would be oversize but I liked the the way that I ended up doing it better.

Wayne

 

[PenWorks]

I always buy the starter set, not that bad of a deal, you get fresh bits, a pen kit and the bushings. Problem is, I got all that but no kits yet.

Wayne, you also touched on a sore spot with me. Why is it the powers to be, every time they come out with a new kit, the tubes are a tenth longer, the hole has to be a 1/16 larger. The bushings a touch smaller. Come on. Somethings can standardized. One can turn into a parts house, housing all the bits, bushings & tubes. Anthony

 

[DCBluesman]

For the most part, it's not necessary to buy bushings and bits for every kit. A good vernier caliper and a complete set of carbide tipped bits, in 64th inch increments up to 3/4 inch can be purchased online for about $50 US. Not only does that take care of the "parts house" problem, but it adds loads of flexibility in designing pens! [8D]

 

[jkirkb94]

Here's a link to some good brad point drill bits. They have worked for me. I personally use carbide for most of my blanks but these are worth the money. Kirk [8D] http://order.harborfreight.com/EasyAsk/harborfreight/results.jsp

 

[wayneis]

I use either the Noreman that Bill Baumbeck sells or if I can find the correct size then my preference is the Dewalt pilot point. The Dewalt bits run truer than any bit that I've tried.

Wayne

 

[PenWorks]

I will secound that on the Dewalt pilot point. The tit that sticks out sure helps cut down the breakage when cutting thru resins. Anthony