Streamline bit

[GBusardo]

Hello everyone, Does anyone know if a 7mm bit will work on a Streamline pen? I think the pen calls for a "S" bit, which I think is almonst the same as a 7mm.
Thanks
Gary

 

[johnnycnc]

An "S" bit is 8.839mm.
If in doubt,try your drill in scrap
and see if the tube fits.[]

 

[GBusardo]

John, my bad, it takes a "J" bit .277 inches. On my caliper that measures out to 7.04mm. My 7mm bit measures out as 6.89mm. I do not have a streamline kit on hand, I was thinking of ordering some. These drill bit sizes drive me crazy.

 

[johnnycnc]

If it's the streamline I'm thinking of,
(the Berea made larger cb one)you are set.
I use a "J" bit for all my 7mm tubes,works great.[]

Originally posted by GBusardo
<br />John, my bad, it takes a "J" bit .277 inches. On my caliper that measures out to 7.04mm. My 7mm bit measures out as 6.89mm. I do not have a streamline kit on hand, I was thinking of ordering some. These drill bit sizes drive me crazy.

 

[GBusardo]

Thanks!! I was thinking of staging a personal protest and not buying that kit just because of the crazy bit size. I know its like cutting off my nose to spite my face, but enough is enough.
Thanks again and have a great 4th

 

[johnnycnc]

Yeah,the drill bit sizes are way out
of hand,I'll agree.I just ordered a 12.5mm
bit.The metric is bad enough,but half sizes too?[)]
But since your 7mm drill will work,
you're in.[]
And a Happy 4th to you and yours!!!!

 

[wdcav1952]

John, don't forget the 13.3mm bit for your El Grande kits!![]

 

[johnnycnc]

Well,Cav you got me there!

<br />
I forgot about that 13.3mm bad boy.
It doesn't even fit in the half size
metric box I described.[:0]