M MarkHix Member Joined Jul 6, 2007 Messages 982 Location Carrollton, Texas, USA. Jan 23, 2010 #1 I have someone wanting a pencil..the kit he likes takes a "J" bit (.2770"). A 7mm is .2756". Anyone had a problem using a 7mm bit instead of the J?
I have someone wanting a pencil..the kit he likes takes a "J" bit (.2770"). A 7mm is .2756". Anyone had a problem using a 7mm bit instead of the J?
bitshird Member Joined Aug 27, 2007 Messages 10,236 Location Adamsville, TN, USA. Jan 23, 2010 #2 Mark most of the pencil kits that are a slim line design are 7mm and for most slim lines I use a letter J drill you're only looking at .0014 difference in size what kit are you going to use??
Mark most of the pencil kits that are a slim line design are 7mm and for most slim lines I use a letter J drill you're only looking at .0014 difference in size what kit are you going to use??
mrcook4570 Member Joined Mar 27, 2005 Messages 4,098 Location Mason, WV, USA. Jan 23, 2010 #3 J, 7mm, 9/32" - all will work. I have even used a letter I bit in some materials.
M MarkHix Member Joined Jul 6, 2007 Messages 982 Location Carrollton, Texas, USA. Jan 24, 2010 #4 Thanks for the input. I am looking at the AS slimline pencils. I can do those and keep the sets in the price range that they customer is looking for.
Thanks for the input. I am looking at the AS slimline pencils. I can do those and keep the sets in the price range that they customer is looking for.