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Number and Letter Drills

07/15/2019 10:23 PM

Does anyone know where one can get letter or number sized drills where the shipping costs isn't more than the drills?

I want to get the next two sizes larger than 7/32 IE: #2 and #1

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07/15/2019 10:57 PM

Best I can find...

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/pro-series-115-piece-titanium-drill-bit-set-1248077?cm_mmc=feed-_-GoogleShopping-_-Product-_-1248077&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyLDpBRCxARIsAEENsrJ3U4L-BDzOWMHVQTfuD6g7BTqgLtnOOFvvaAuwuF475OUy70y1gwkaAqgiEALw_wcB

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07/15/2019 11:22 PM

You might want to rethink these.

SpecificationDescription
Application:

Wood Drilling

Brand:Pro Series
Holder:Yes
Included:115 drill bits with case
Material:Metal
Package Quantity:115
Type:Drill Bit Set
Product Type:Drill Bits
Warranty:90-Day Limited
Manufacturer Part NumberPS07535

I bought a set of cheap drills from Harbor Freight and they were so soft that they bent.

Maybe these are different but, buyer beware.
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07/16/2019 12:03 AM

High quality drill bits can exceed $10 a piece...these are about $.30 each, so you get what you pay for....If you can find a higher quality set or bits this size, then by all means post it...the OP didn't mention the application...

https://knkut.com/collections/drill-bits-number-sizes/products/knkut-number-1-jobber-length-drill

https://knkut.com/products/knkut-number-2-jobber-length-drill?_pos=1&_sid=af9805f3d&_ss=r

https://knkut.com/pages/where-to-buy-knkut-drill-bits

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07/16/2019 8:40 AM

Mr. Eagleman! AWESOME!!!!

When I first got there I added all three to my shopping cart, but they would not tell the shipping costs till I had to fill out all their forms.

But was pleasantly amazed when it says shipping is free!

CR4 is the most incredible group of people!

Now if I can still find these for a 1/8" shaft.
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07/16/2019 12:26 PM

for an 1/8" shaft?

yeah kind of overkill tho. Plus I honestly do NOT understand why I can not find that little clip anywhere anymore! In the 70's & 80's I bought them by the thousands.

Now no where that small. amazinghow something could be easily found 40 years ago to be gone now.
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07/16/2019 12:37 PM

I don't recall ever seeing a spring clip that small, about 6mm is the limit...

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07/16/2019 12:41 PM

Yup that picture is a picture of one of the last three I have, so they were made, and like I said I bought them by the thousands.
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07/16/2019 1:02 PM

I usually just wrap electrical tape around the bit...

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07/16/2019 1:57 PM

Sign up for an account with mfg.com and spec a few thousand. They can be made for a reasonable amount I'm sure.

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07/17/2019 1:29 AM

I used a lock collar like this to support a 10" diameter blower pulley on a 1" hollow shaft.
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07/15/2019 10:58 PM

Pay more for the drill bits and nominal shipping can be arranged.

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07/16/2019 10:17 AM

Drills and cutters

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