I’ve used Walthers, Gyro, Mascot, McMaster, Drill Bit City. For the smallest sizes, the ones I got from McMaster lasted the longest and were reasonably priced. Otto Fry is too pricy. I attached

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On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 09:17 AM, Kevin Macomber wrote: How do you match up with the item to be inserted as it is so small. My knowledge of these sizes of drill bits is low and appreciate the

I have been happy with the quality/cost of the drill bits and excellant service from Drill Bit City: https://drillcity.stores.yahoo.net/highspeedtools.html Fran Giacoma

What sizes are generally required. How do you match up with the item to be inserted as it is so small. My knowledge of these sizes of drill bits is low and appreciate the assistance. Kevin

I buy these on ebay, and have never had a problem with them. https://www.ebay.com/itm/165010445835 Some sellers have sets. Rule 1: lubricate. I keep a wax block handy and just touch the bit to the

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As I mentioned, the nicely made Otto Frei bits at $0.60 each are my standard now. If you only want to use the best of everything, USA made precision ground bits from Gesswein at $3 each are also

You name the brand or supplier of tiny twist drill bits, I've bought them. I've also thrown out a lot over the years, too. These from Otto Frei Jewelers are my everyday bits of choice nowadays. High

... I like the style of bit that has a 1/8th inch shaft and necks down to the bit size. These often have a collar on them that provides the size info. I long ago gave up on trying to hand drill

A summary of June RPM events is the focus of the latest DesignBuildOp blog post. It was a busy month with strong attendance at three events and many fine display models.

Wonderful shot....two of my favorite things: early tank cars (I see some with the twin "L"-mount side-of-dome safety vents that pre-dated the top-of-dome-mount vents) and 1920s autos. So I would

I've replaced the ends. Now the model in ready for the extra styrene bits. Clark

1. Go to a Machine Shop Supply and buy a good brand, do not buy the Hobby Shop drills. 2. Buy Screw Machine length drills, they are shorter, so they don't bend as easily. 3. Chuck the drill as short

my eyes aren’t much better; i prepared to be wrong when I posted it; just wanted to get the discussion goin

Group, I know various drilling methods have been discussed before, however, I have not found recommendations for the actual drill bits themselves. I like to hand drill for grab irons, etc. and will

Bill LOL -- you know those are Lee Turner P:48 models, right ?? Here's another model of his on the same track module (which can be

For the grandkids, Horizon (Athearn/Roundhouse) has re-tooled many older cars including for example the old C&O 3 bay open hoppers which now come with wire grab irons

I think I can count 11 stake pockets. Hmm. Roughly 40 feet (40~42) with fishbelly sides and 11 stake pockets ? Only about 50 railroads had those ! It is taller than the PRR car

I also see CONX reporting marks. And there are many automobiles in the photo. Perhaps some can be dated ? On 7/5/2022 9:00 PM, David via groups.io wrote: