Vulcaneer wrote:Horizon170 wrote:usmohls2@yahoo.com wrote:
most all drill bits have the size stamped on them. Make your own with a small block of wood.
Right but the problem is if the drill ever slips in the chuck the size is then unreadable. :(
Then it ain't gunna fit in a drill index either.
If using the drill in a hand drill, then caliper measurement is close enough. The hole is going to be a few thousandths larger anyway. In a machining center then the hole will be a lot closer to the drill size.
F105 wrote:
Why won't it fit in a drill bit size gauge?
camperpaul wrote:F105 wrote:
Why won't it fit in a drill bit size gauge?
The shank gets messed up and the flutes will fit but the shank won't.
That is why I keep mine in a plastic index with the flutes down. That way the flutes stay sharp.
F105 wrote:camperpaul wrote:F105 wrote:
Why won't it fit in a drill bit size gauge?
The shank gets messed up and the flutes will fit but the shank won't.
That is why I keep mine in a plastic index with the flutes down. That way the flutes stay sharp.
Perhaps but not necessarily true in all cases - depends on much slippage damage,if any,the shank was subjected to.
