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General Category => Tutorials, Techniques and Tips => Topic started by: Ohioweaver on September 15, 2012, 05:19:33 pm
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I have been doing compound cutting well but today I wanted to use a 2" block of basswood but ran into MPy Dremel can't drill through that size! I tried to measure around to opposite side but after 3 times the holes wouldn't match. Does Dremel make LONGER bits, what size will they'd drill through, etc. HELP? Diane
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Diane, just because you're using a Dremel to drill with, doesn't mean you have to use their bits. I don't know what size you're using, but any hardware store should have some longer ones. My local ACE store has a good selection of bits, all the way down to a #70 if I remember right, and I rarely use anything that small. Take a look around, I'm sure you can find something!
Good Luck!
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The tiny ones rarely come in long lengths because they break so easily. You can start your hole with the dremel bit and then drill with a bigger bit. It will "chase" the hole you started with the dremel bit.
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I'm not sure how small they go but, I have a 6" long 1/8" drill bit, they are called "Jobbers length" bits. The one I have is made by Irwin and I think I got it at either Ace Hardware or Lowe's.
Hope that helps.
Rog