Metric drill bit sets
- Crazy4Tbone86
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Any techs out there know where I can find the following.....
Metric drill bit set from 5 mm to 10 mm by .1 mm increments
Through online searches, I am able to find complete sets from 1 mm to 6 mm. But those bits are mostly too small for my needs. A complete set by .1 mm increments for 5mm to 15mm would be amazing, but for now I will settle for a complete set from 5mm to 10mm. Thanks!
Metric drill bit set from 5 mm to 10 mm by .1 mm increments
Through online searches, I am able to find complete sets from 1 mm to 6 mm. But those bits are mostly too small for my needs. A complete set by .1 mm increments for 5mm to 15mm would be amazing, but for now I will settle for a complete set from 5mm to 10mm. Thanks!
- Doug_Elliott
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Have you tried MSC?
You may need to order individual sizes instead of a set. That's what I usually do, especially to fill in previous sets that are missing sizes.
You may need to order individual sizes instead of a set. That's what I usually do, especially to fill in previous sets that are missing sizes.
- BGuttman
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- jorymil
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I don't know about sets, but you could certainly go the McMaster route: <LINK_TEXT text="https://www.mcmaster.com/drill-bits/dri ... nt~metric/">https://www.mcmaster.com/drill-bits/drill-bits-11/system-of-measurement~metric/</LINK_TEXT>
Looks like they come in at about $1 per mm. Seems on the high side, but McMaster generally is.
Locally, there's a company called KC Tool that's in that space, though I suspect supply chain issues are hitting them like everyone else. If you want, I can drop by and see what they can do.
Also in the priced-accordingly realm is <LINK_TEXT text="https://www.grainger.com/product/CHICAG ... 1-00-2VTE5">https://www.grainger.com/product/CHICAGO-LATROBE-Jobber-Drill-Bit-Set-1-00-2VTE5</LINK_TEXT> . But you know it'll be top-notch.
Looks like they come in at about $1 per mm. Seems on the high side, but McMaster generally is.
Locally, there's a company called KC Tool that's in that space, though I suspect supply chain issues are hitting them like everyone else. If you want, I can drop by and see what they can do.
Also in the priced-accordingly realm is <LINK_TEXT text="https://www.grainger.com/product/CHICAG ... 1-00-2VTE5">https://www.grainger.com/product/CHICAGO-LATROBE-Jobber-Drill-Bit-Set-1-00-2VTE5</LINK_TEXT> . But you know it'll be top-notch.
- Crazy4Tbone86
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Thanks everyone! I have ordered taps and dies from McMaster-Carr before, so I should have thought to go directly to their website. Funny how some of the search engines completely avoid the vendors that have exactly what you are searching for.
- Crazy4Tbone86
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[quote="Doug Elliott"]Have you tried MSC?[/quote]
Yes, the search engines took me in that direction. MSC offers a 1mm to 6mm set, but no other sets that have increments of .1mm
Looks like McMaster-Carr has a larger selection of "metric sets." Although, I doubt I am going to save any cash by buying the set.
Yes, the search engines took me in that direction. MSC offers a 1mm to 6mm set, but no other sets that have increments of .1mm
Looks like McMaster-Carr has a larger selection of "metric sets." Although, I doubt I am going to save any cash by buying the set.
- Bonearzt
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[quote="Crazy4Tbone86"]<QUOTE author="Doug Elliott" post_id="178789" time="1652924281" user_id="51">
Have you tried MSC?[/quote]
Yes, the search engines took me in that direction. MSC offers a 1mm to 6mm set, but no other sets that have increments of .1mm
Looks like McMaster-Carr has a larger selection of "metric sets." Although, I doubt I am going to save any cash by buying the set.
</QUOTE>
"Sets" usually end up having just a few of what you actually need! Like tap & die sets.
I always find it easier to but the size I need and maybe 1 above & below.
Have you tried MSC?[/quote]
Yes, the search engines took me in that direction. MSC offers a 1mm to 6mm set, but no other sets that have increments of .1mm
Looks like McMaster-Carr has a larger selection of "metric sets." Although, I doubt I am going to save any cash by buying the set.
</QUOTE>
"Sets" usually end up having just a few of what you actually need! Like tap & die sets.
I always find it easier to but the size I need and maybe 1 above & below.
- Crazy4Tbone86
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[quote="Bonearzt"]<QUOTE author="Crazy4Tbone86" post_id="178795" time="1652927016" user_id="8392">
Yes, the search engines took me in that direction. MSC offers a 1mm to 6mm set, but no other sets that have increments of .1mm
Looks like McMaster-Carr has a larger selection of "metric sets." Although, I doubt I am going to save any cash by buying the set.[/quote]
"Sets" usually end up having just a few of what you actually need! Like tap & die sets.
I always find it easier to but the size I need and maybe 1 above & below.
</QUOTE>
That's a point that I am considering. Do I want to spend $200-300 on a set when I presently only see 5 or 6 sizes that I would frequently use? ....But then again, when I bought my complete "standard set" (1-60 bits, letter sizes and inch fraction sizes) about 20 years ago, I looked at that 115 bit set and thought...."I will never use most of these." As it turned out I have used every one of them. The smaller bits for instrument-related things and the larger bits for working with wood.
Those "in-between" metric sizes could come in handy for many things. I just wish the metric sets were about 50% cheaper!
Yes, the search engines took me in that direction. MSC offers a 1mm to 6mm set, but no other sets that have increments of .1mm
Looks like McMaster-Carr has a larger selection of "metric sets." Although, I doubt I am going to save any cash by buying the set.[/quote]
"Sets" usually end up having just a few of what you actually need! Like tap & die sets.
I always find it easier to but the size I need and maybe 1 above & below.
</QUOTE>
That's a point that I am considering. Do I want to spend $200-300 on a set when I presently only see 5 or 6 sizes that I would frequently use? ....But then again, when I bought my complete "standard set" (1-60 bits, letter sizes and inch fraction sizes) about 20 years ago, I looked at that 115 bit set and thought...."I will never use most of these." As it turned out I have used every one of them. The smaller bits for instrument-related things and the larger bits for working with wood.
Those "in-between" metric sizes could come in handy for many things. I just wish the metric sets were about 50% cheaper!
- BGuttman
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McMaster was never a bargain brand. If you want cheap try Harbor Freight (and be prepared to get Jin Bao quality).
- baileyman
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[quote="BGuttman"]McMaster was never a bargain brand. If you want cheap try Harbor Freight (and be prepared to get Jin Bao quality).[/quote]
These should be labelled: "Suitable for aluminum!"
These should be labelled: "Suitable for aluminum!"
- BGuttman
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[quote="baileyman"]<QUOTE author="BGuttman" post_id="178804" time="1652942493" user_id="53">
McMaster was never a bargain brand. If you want cheap try Harbor Freight (and be prepared to get Jin Bao quality).[/quote]
These should be labelled: "Suitable for aluminum!"
</QUOTE>
McMaster? :o :horror:
McMaster was never a bargain brand. If you want cheap try Harbor Freight (and be prepared to get Jin Bao quality).[/quote]
These should be labelled: "Suitable for aluminum!"
</QUOTE>
McMaster? :o :horror:
- TromboneTallie
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Harbor Freight