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So please forgive my tool ignorance, but what is this type of bit called? If I want a bit that cuts on the sides, what's the proper term I'm searching for if I want to buy one? Thanks!LatakiaLover wrote: If you're limited to actual rubber CUTTING speeds, just use a bit that's designed for the purpose:
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Usually referred to as a "carving drill".
They're commonly used by wooden duck decoy makers.
http://stores.jaymescompany.com/search. ... it&x=0&y=0
They're commonly used by wooden duck decoy makers.
http://stores.jaymescompany.com/search. ... it&x=0&y=0
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Perfect. Thank you so much.LatakiaLover wrote:Usually referred to as a "carving drill".
They're commonly used by wooden duck decoy makers.
http://stores.jaymescompany.com/search. ... it&x=0&y=0
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Ouch pricey little buggers!
I have been quite happy just using a 1.5mm standard drill bit. The flutes do have edges sharp enough but they don't last all that long, a few dozen pipes maybe. I am happy to swap them out regularly though since they are 10 for £1
I have been quite happy just using a 1.5mm standard drill bit. The flutes do have edges sharp enough but they don't last all that long, a few dozen pipes maybe. I am happy to swap them out regularly though since they are 10 for £1
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Same here.caskwith wrote:Ouch pricey little buggers!
I have been quite happy just using a 1.5mm standard drill bit. The flutes do have edges sharp enough but they don't last all that long, a few dozen pipes maybe. I am happy to swap them out regularly though since they are 10 for £1
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I think that the slot in the picture should be wider.
Hope this helps.
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Hope this helps.
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They last forever though. I bought two ten years ago (one as a backup in case of loss or breakage), but have never needed it. The first one still cuts vulcanite like it's putty.caskwith wrote:Ouch pricey little buggers!
Maybe because I don't spin it fast it doesn't wear fast? A Foredom LX motor is high torque/low rpm by design, and firm sideways pressure together with a 2-3 mm piston-action to continuously clear the chip, and the main worry is not going too far. It's almost surreal how effortlessly little ribbon-shavings pile out of the emerging slot.
The main challenge skill-wise is keeping the slot straight & level, but it isn't hard to do with a bit of practice (just compensate for the rotation's tendency to "crawl" with counter-pressure).
Short of a dedicated jig-machine like Q's or Texas Red's, a carving drill is The Shit.
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