RyanNJ
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I am looking for a source to get drill bits for the Jr Gent kit i ordered and also a secret compartment key chain kit i have (i can use calipers)
where to get Drill Bits for Jr Gent
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JBCustomPens
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CSUSA has them, along with any other hardware store.
They are 10.5 mm and 12.5 mm for the Jr. Gent.
Here is a link.
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Accessories___12_5mm_Drill_Bit___drill_192_1250?Args=
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Accessories___10_5mm_Drill_Bit___drill_251_1050?Args=
They are 10.5 mm and 12.5 mm for the Jr. Gent.
Here is a link.
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Accessories___12_5mm_Drill_Bit___drill_192_1250?Args=
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Accessories___10_5mm_Drill_Bit___drill_251_1050?Args=
Drill bits
If you have a decent hardware store resonably close you can probably find them there cheaper than most pen making shops will sell them to you. I carry a few bits but not the ones you need...I don't carry more because they're easy to find locally for most folks.
Monty
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Some don't like them because they are from Harbor freight, but I have these - http://www.harborfreight.com/115-pi...d-m2-high-speed-steel-drill-bit-set-1611.html - and can come very close to the size I'm looking for.
You can sometimes get them on sale for about $30 (although this one would server the same purpose - http://www.harborfreight.com/115-piece-high-speed-drill-bit-set-with-index-528.html)
and you can sometimes find a set of metric bits there also.
You can sometimes get them on sale for about $30 (although this one would server the same purpose - http://www.harborfreight.com/115-piece-high-speed-drill-bit-set-with-index-528.html)
and you can sometimes find a set of metric bits there also.
ToddMR
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Lowes, Home Depot, Sears I have struck out at all 3 just a month ago as none of them carry meter size drill bits which amazes me. I even asked someone who worked there. Woodcraft & even Woodwerks seem to be kind of limited when they have them in for the most part. I normally just order mine online. Or I buy one of the PSI starter kits that include the bushings & bits.
hewunch
Member
10.5 mm is basically a Z bit and that is in the HF set
The 12.5 is a little trickier
The 12.5 is a little trickier
Dudley Young
Member
I prefer the brad point drills so I don't think you can go wrong with the drills from PSI. I havn't had any problem with them. Just make sure you don't try to drill metal, it will ruin them.
Grizzly has brad pointed bits in a slightly different size that works for me. The brand is Steeltex and the point is such that it can be hand sharpened with a file. If this is of interest to you, a search will show the specific sizes in a previous post.
tool-man
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Enco, an industrial supply house, has metric drills in 0.1 mm increments up to about 13mm or so. The 12.5 mm lists for $4.84. http://3tlb.sl.pt
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Robert Taylor
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smitty37 has the bushings for the secret compartment key ring even though i could not find them on his website. he must have missed that part of your post.
PaulDoug
Member
I'm going to post this address because newer members may not know about it. I use this "cheat Index" often to determine what bit to use when I don't have pacific size called for. There is also a good inventory program at this sit for those organized enough to use it.
http://www.penventory.com/inv.pl?command=drillbitcheatform
http://www.penventory.com/inv.pl?command=drillbitcheatform
tool-man
Member
Another drill bit cross reference chart. Easy to print and take into the shop. I use it frequently.
http://bobmay.astronomy.net/misc/drillchart.htm
http://bobmay.astronomy.net/misc/drillchart.htm
nava1uni
Member
The secret compartment comes in two sizes depending where you got it. It is an 11mm and a 9/16.
Lenny
Member
Every so often PSI has specials where if you buy one of their kits (say a Tycoon, which is like the Jr.Gent) they will throw in the bits and sleeves.
It's a good way to get the drills and try a new kit. IMO :biggrin:
(That should say "similar" to the Jr. Gent)
Actually PSI's Majestic Jr. uses 10.5 and .492 (or 12.5)
It's a good way to get the drills and try a new kit. IMO :biggrin:
(That should say "similar" to the Jr. Gent)
Actually PSI's Majestic Jr. uses 10.5 and .492 (or 12.5)
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Lenny
Member
Just to clarify .... These are the drill sizes for the Jr. Gent II
RyanNJ
Member
I think the Secret compartment i have is 10mm i got it from gary max if anyone has delt with him can they lend some info as to what bushings to use
Drill bits
I think I've found some metrics at my local ACE hardware. But on-line they are not hard to find.
If you have one of those handy little drill size measuring tools that has metric holes and you have a big set of American Standard bits you can usually find an american standard size that is close enough....especially if you glue with epoxy.
I think I've found some metrics at my local ACE hardware. But on-line they are not hard to find.
Truth is that the Secret Compartment uses the PSI PK-10BUSH3 or the RIZHENG RZ-1# bushings. I have the Rizheng in my store.
PSI and Rizheng secret compartment are 10mm the secret compartment pill box is 11mm