wackyracer Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hi All I'm trying to find a range of micro drill bits (0.2 to 1mm) preferably with the thicker shafts. Can anyone recommend a source within the UK? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hi WackyRacer and welcome to the forum. Contact Allan Sidney @ allansid@alo.com Allan is based in UK. Introductory sets are about £30.00 I got this 50 bit set with a nice range of .30mm to 1.0mm sizes. This size seems to work best for me, I am all about 1/32 aircraft. However, Allan will make up a custom set for you. Since I got these I have yet to use my pin vice. These are great as using your fingers gives you exceptional control and feel for the work you are doing. These are used in the aerospace and electronics industry and are made in Germany and not the Carbide ones made in China. I just love these and highly recommend them. They are not bullet proof as care must be taken when using the fine sizes. I did break a .30mm and .45mm. Credit to the product it was my clumsiness which caused the breakage. Steady hand is required. Noting, I was able to drill out a 1/32 scale pitot tube and underwing antenna of my Bf109 to replace with wire. Not possible with a pin vice. Allan was great to work with. He asked good questions about my needs and was most prompt with my inquiries. The awesome storage case is in short supply. As of October, Allan had only a few available. James Hatch also did a review on these in 2009 on Scale Plastic and Rail. Best - Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Perfect, many thanks Rick. Email sent and fingers crossed. Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAnderson Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Aaron, I wonder if these might help too. These are finger drills which, for me, offer a lot more control and get into tighter places. I have a complete set of these. I prefer these to a Dremel mounted drill by a long shot. http://www.micromark.com/finger-drills-74-80-set-of-4,7285.html Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Perfect, many thanks Rick. Email sent and fingers crossed. Aaron Did you place an order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackyracer Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Did you place an order? Hi Rick Yes I did. Allan sorted me out in double quick time and I took them to my local IPMS club night where others have since purchased. The bits are really good and cut through very neatly and quickly. I've managed to break a couple of 0.2 and need to speak to Allan about sourcing some replacements but I'd recommend them all day long. Aaron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Gotta get a set of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Just order a Racers Edge RCE7060 6 Piece Finger Drill set from eBay. What a great idea over the my Dremel micro drill bits. Can really see using these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Micro drill bits and pin vices are some of my most used tools outside of the usual suspects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beychevelle Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 On my always growing endless wishlist About breaking the drill bits...I wish they made the actual drill part of them a bit shorter. Hardly ever need to drill more then 1 or 2 mm deep...the thickness of styrene is hardly ever more then that, so 5 or 6mm long is plenty. Shorter bits last much longer I think...maybe an idea? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanReed Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Dam! More money leaving my pocket. I am making a vow to start building more and spending less....wait tried that and didnt work...well, I am trying again. I am almost finished with my Eindecker though, so..... Thank you Rick for an awesome lead! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 About breaking the drill bits...I wish they made the actual drill part of them a bit shorter. Hardly ever need to drill more then 1 or 2 mm deep...the thickness of styrene is hardly ever more then that, so 5 or 6mm long is plenty. One of the reasons I like the Micro Mark pin vice set, Their hollow in the middle so you can "choke up" the bit as far as you want to. http://www.micromark.com/4-piece-machinists-pin-vise-set,7764.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy1 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I buy mine from UMM-USA from #80 on up usually ten ten to a tube for $5.75 good quality made in the U.S.A. http://umm-usa.com/ Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Gotta get a set of those. And did. Both sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted April 24, 2014 Administrators Share Posted April 24, 2014 Superb purchase. I can't live without these sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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