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* '''Centre bits''' Short, grey bits used to drill a starting hole. Kept in a wooden box near the lathe. | * '''Centre bits''' Short, grey bits used to drill a starting hole. Kept in a wooden box near the lathe. | ||
* '''Cobalt bits''' Grey, kept in a black box (FIXME - where?). Intended for drilling steel. Expensive, use only if you're confident that you know what you're doing. | * '''Cobalt bits''' Grey, kept in a black box (FIXME - where?). Intended for drilling steel. Expensive, use only if you're confident that you know what you're doing. | ||
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| + | If drilling metal a cutting lubricant should be used. | ||
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| + | == General purpose bits == | ||
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| + | These can be reordered [http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-hss-drill-bit-trade-pack-150pcs/73567 here]. | ||
Revision as of 12:47, 23 June 2015
Makespace has several sets of drill bits for different purposes:
- General purpose bits These have a yellow coating, come in 0.5mm increments, are are kept in a box near the drill presses.
- 0.1mm bits These are dark grey, come in 1mm increments, and are also kept near the drill presses.
- Centre bits Short, grey bits used to drill a starting hole. Kept in a wooden box near the lathe.
- Cobalt bits Grey, kept in a black box (FIXME - where?). Intended for drilling steel. Expensive, use only if you're confident that you know what you're doing.
If drilling metal a cutting lubricant should be used.
General purpose bits
These can be reordered here.
