Modeler12 Posted December 15, 2013 Share #1 Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) We all have used and lost or broken several of those number 80 through 60 drills. Some look like a piece of wire and end up on the floor. I decided to invest in a set of pin-vises that could be 'dedicated' to hold one drill bit each. I marked them with the size. In addition, I went a step further and made this drill holder . . . .No further explanation necessary . . .??? Well, yes, the drills in the second picture have a thicker shaft which comes in handy when using them in my drill press. The set of 'unmarked' drills in the first picture have various sizes for those times when the hole diameter does not matter too much and I just need a 'drill'.But there are also a number of collets that I can use in the pin vises or my drill press. Notice also that I have to replace a couple of the real tiny guys. Edited December 15, 2013 by Modeler12 Wintergreen, mtaylor, Q A's Revenge and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 15, 2013 Share #2 Posted December 15, 2013 I guess I went the expensive route. I ordered a set of 61's through 80's that come in individual tubes and all in a wooden box from ME. I replenish as needed... WackoWolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted December 15, 2013 Share #3 Posted December 15, 2013 I'm kind of with Mark on this. I have one holder that holds one each of 61-80 and then the tubes for the replacements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted December 15, 2013 I guess I went the expensive route. I ordered a set of 61's through 80's that come in individual tubes and all in a wooden box from ME. I replenish as needed... Right on Mark, but what I like is to have of those guys at my finger tip when I need them. That is why the set of pin vises. When broken, I can still replace them easily. All I need is a better supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnharv2 Posted December 15, 2013 Share #5 Posted December 15, 2013 That looks really neat Jay, and I'm glad it works for you. But knowing my klutziness, I'd probably be reaching for something on my bench and know the whole kaboodle on the floor. That, or sweep over the tops of them with my arm-breaking most of them and leaving dozens of nice scratches in my arm Thanks, Harvey augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted December 15, 2013 Share #6 Posted December 15, 2013 I buy my drill bits from MSC ten each. I save a bit of money because number 75 through 80 seem to either get broken or lost very easily. David B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 15, 2013 Share #7 Posted December 15, 2013 Jay, I do use a similar method for my milling bits.. a block of wood with holes drilled in it. For my bits, I just leave them in the tubes until I need one. If I break one, out comes another. When done, back in the proper tube. ME sells bulk bits in packages of 10 in sizes... like a tube of #75's. $2.99 per package currently which beats MicroMarks price. There's some topics around here that mention other places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted December 15, 2013 Share #8 Posted December 15, 2013 Nice idea. Something to think about. I also have bought when they were on sale for ME extra sets of pin vises and like Mark I got the box with the tubes with the bits. I also buy my bits from "Drillbitcity" in sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_dutchman2 Posted December 15, 2013 Share #9 Posted December 15, 2013 With my dental drill bits I have a block of wood with holes where I store the bits. With all the drill bits, I took plastic Styrofoam from a DELL computer box. Cut a block to size and put it in a tall cigar box. I just stick the bits in the foam. It holds them up right. I do like the elaborate set up that modeler12 has. It is not a guessing game like what I have. Wackowolf - Thanks for the link to "Drillbitcity", never heard of it, checked it out and like what they have. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted December 15, 2013 AEW Here is a table of the diameters for those numbered drills. I probably should have added the values in mm also. capnharv2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 16, 2013 Share #11 Posted December 16, 2013 I guess I went the expensive route. I ordered a set of 61's through 80's that come in individual tubes and all in a wooden box from ME. Who is ME? Nice stand Jay. Where did you get the pin vices? Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted December 16, 2013 Share #12 Posted December 16, 2013 Michael, ME is Model Expo. They currently have the boxed set that Mark referred to on sale (code Jolly13). WackoWolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 17, 2013 Share #13 Posted December 17, 2013 Thank you Grant. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted December 17, 2013 Share #14 Posted December 17, 2013 Michael, I would have told you who ME was but I though you were making a joke when you ask. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 25, 2013 Share #15 Posted December 25, 2013 Joe Merry Christmas, no worries, I tend to not use initials and acronyms. To Me "ME" is Model Engineer, and it is a magazine, I didn't think they were selling drills in cases but could be wrong, they do sell special taps for model steam work. Michael jud and WackoWolf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted December 26, 2013 Share #16 Posted December 26, 2013 Michael, I get that magazine every couple of months when I go to the Barnes & Nobel. I got some of the taps but not from the magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted December 26, 2013 Share #17 Posted December 26, 2013 I'm jealous of your drill bit set up. I still just keep mine in tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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