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Thread: Brad Point Drill Bits.
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2nd July 2005, 10:41 PM #1
Brad Point Drill Bits.
G'day,
Does any one know if it is possible to purchase either an 29/64" or 11.5mm brad point drill bit? I'm trying my hand at pen making & have purchased a pair of Cat. Pen-JR-R pen kits & require this size drill bit for the tube.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Barry.
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2nd July 2005, 10:50 PM #2
Hi Barry, don't know where in particular apart from the usual outlets, but if you get yourself a 3mm thick grinding wheel for your bench grinder, you can grind the brad point yourself in any normal drill bit. Does the drill bit need to be particularly long?
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2nd July 2005, 11:17 PM #3
Brad Point Drill Bits.
Hello Matrix,I've checked in the Carba-Tec catalogue & also had a look in Bunnies & Mitre 10 & could only find 11.0mm & 12.0mm bits. It looks like I'll be grinding my own drills as you suggested. I've just got to track down a 3mm grinding wheel now. That should be fun. A Monday job there I reckon.
Thanks for your feedback Matrix.
Regards,
Barry.
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2nd July 2005, 11:31 PM #4
Why does it need to be brad point?
why not just use a normal drill bit and clear it often?
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2nd July 2005, 11:48 PM #5
Hello Ian, I will have a go with an ordinary drill bit. It was suggested to me to use a brad point drill bit by a person who has made a fair few pens as opposed to me, score- 0. This is my first attempt at pen turning so anything could happen. )
Thanks for your help Ian
Regards,
Barry
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2nd July 2005, 11:51 PM #6Originally Posted by Ian007I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
Albert Einstein
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3rd July 2005, 12:20 AM #7
Hi Chaos,
I use a standard drill bit for these pens. It works fine here is a picture of mine.
What did you pay for yours? I was wondering if they have dropped in price. I like these pens and some people are really interested in buying them but they are a bit pricey. Can get them for 9.90 US dollars.
Regards
Roger
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3rd July 2005, 12:37 AM #8
Hello Rodger, That is a very nice pen. What is the wood? Looks like silky oak.
I'll have a go with a standard drill bit & see what happens. Should be ok if I go steady. I Paid $25.00 for the ballpoint pen & $35.00 for the fountain pen - gasp - ooohh, I feel weak , perhaps I'll sit down. ()
What is the price landed in Australia. It would still be better than local prices eh?
Regards,
Barry.
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3rd July 2005, 09:43 AM #9Originally Posted by martrix
having said that i should point out that i make sure mine are sharp, held in a vise and drilled on the drill press.
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13th July 2005, 06:29 PM #10Senior Member
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Mik international on Magill Rd have sets with 3mm to 13mm in 0.5mm incriments advertised in their catalogue , not sure if they have them in singles but you could ring them on 08 8363 4666 .
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13th July 2005, 08:12 PM #11
Thanks Barry, good name that eh? I'll give them a call asap & see if they have them in stock. Failing that I've found out that Lee Valley In Canada have the 29/64" brad point bits sold individually.
Many thanks,
Barry. (Chaos)
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