Norseman Bits

[TonyL]

These were recommended by many. I want to buy some individual bits. I have the budget, what do you think about the their Magnums series?


Norseman Drill Bits - Jobber Length Magnum Super Premium Black & Gold Drill Bits


Thank you!

 

[KenV]

Tony -- On the recommendation of an old timer I got the Norseman SA-29 set in the round nylon case many years ago, A few have been replaced, and a few are getting short due to resharpening -- but it has been good value. Good steel and they are straight, well centered and cut-your-fingers sharp. 29 pieces from 1/16 through 1/2 by 64ths. Cost is in the neighborhood of $100. I do not regret it.

I have added the Letter set, but do not use it as often, but it has similar quality.

(Magnum is the black oxide coated -- good bits)

And yes I have a couple sets of cheap bits -- and got what I paid for them and use them in "throw-away" situations, but not for drilling close tolerances in valuable pens.

 

[mredburn]

You may still want to consider a full set of the fractional. THey end up having many uses around the house and shop. Add the letters or numbered and metric ones you need for pens. The only reason I have found to have them all is that you wont have to design a pen around a drill size because all you have is that one size. Most get by that by designing a pen and buying the drill bits and taps the need to do the job.

 

[TonyL]

I want to get a several standard and metric bits. Where do you buy yours?

 

[Whaler]

Arizona Silhouette carries all of the pen sizes. Arizona Silhouette - Suppliers of Eye Candy, Offering Exceptional Pen kits and turning project kits for the Wood Turner

 

[mredburn]

I just bought the metric set, 1mm -13mm by .5mm increments off ebay for $100. You should check the total costs of singles verses buying a whole set and adding the odd sizes
check this one out Norseman Magnum Super Premium Drill Bit Set | eBay

 

[TonyL]

Excellent. I will be the individuals 7mm and higher and 3/8 and higher, even if it cost more. Thanks!

 

[Carl Fisher]

I know it's not the Norseman bits you are asking about, but I get most of my bits from Victor Machinery. They have metric bits in .1 increments and all of the fractionals, letters and wire gauge you could want as well.

 

[TonyL]

Thank you. Just got off the phone with Noresman. They said Fastenal was their largest distributor, and they have a location a few miles from mile house. I will compare the prices.

 

[TonyL]

Received my bits last week, and can't believe the difference. Although, I can only compare them to Colt and the bits that come with starter kits. I barely have to turn the quill to drill and they leave the insde of the barrel nice and smooth. I didn't buy complete sets; I bought the fractional and metric sizes that I use the most. We will see how long they last. I bought them from Fairbury Fastener (815) 692-3848: Dillon Prendergast (nice guy). At the time that I was researching. I found their prices to to be the lowest without having to buy large quantities of individuals bits. I bought 12 bits (some doubles of frequently used sizes up to 12.5 mm) and my total invoice amount was $116 including shipping.

Thanks for the advice!