Heavens Eagle
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That is looking really good Chris!
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1/350 USCG SPC-HWX 52-Foot Motor Lifeboat kit #126
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@Rhino, about them tiny carbide drill bits, if you use them by hand (or with a pin vise), try the russian technique as witnessed in Ukraine, two twists forward and then retreat one. This cleans out the flutes minimizing the binding. I also lightly wipe my bits with lube (THAT doesn't sound right, does it?!) with a machine oil dampened paper towel.
I have a WowStick electric drill which I really like for its low speeds and high torque but the shank it accepts is too small for my carbide bits. I do have some ancient pin vises and went to Amazon (not Prime Day deals) to find this elusive 1/8th inch (3.2mm) collet. Found it but $6 for ten of the same item which fit my Dremel and Foredom but not my pin vises!
So, I considered the DSPIAE $30 glorified pin vise as recommended by @Heavens Eagle (whose tool suggestions I highly regard):
OK, OK, I will get to my point!
Then, I see this $10 item show up on my Amazon suggestions which is the pin vise, 10 assorted collets, and even ten carbide bits which I didn't have! 4.3 star rating and good reviews on videos... Ordered!
Duliwo 21 Piece Hand Drill Set, Pin Vise Hand Drill Set Including 10 PCS (1.6-2.5mm) Miniature Mini Drill Bits and 10 Brass Collets (0.5-3.2mm)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D962LL1C
I have a WowStick electric drill which I really like for its low speeds and high torque but the shank it accepts is too small for my carbide bits. I do have some ancient pin vises and went to Amazon (not Prime Day deals) to find this elusive 1/8th inch (3.2mm) collet. Found it but $6 for ten of the same item which fit my Dremel and Foredom but not my pin vises!
So, I considered the DSPIAE $30 glorified pin vise as recommended by @Heavens Eagle (whose tool suggestions I highly regard):
OK, OK, I will get to my point!
Then, I see this $10 item show up on my Amazon suggestions which is the pin vise, 10 assorted collets, and even ten carbide bits which I didn't have! 4.3 star rating and good reviews on videos... Ordered!
Duliwo 21 Piece Hand Drill Set, Pin Vise Hand Drill Set Including 10 PCS (1.6-2.5mm) Miniature Mini Drill Bits and 10 Brass Collets (0.5-3.2mm)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D962LL1C
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