Deeper drilling using a Dremel

[Ohioweaver]

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

[Mainewoods]

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!

[julief]

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.

[Rapid Roger]

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