Jo Anne Posted January 5, 2020 Report Posted January 5, 2020 This question has probably beeen asked before but I couldn't find an answer when I searched. Anyway I need to drill holes smaller than the 1/16 drill bit and I would like to use my dremel drill press, is this possible? I found smaller drill bits online but they do not stay in the press, how do you use them? The wood I'm drilling is about 1" thick if that matters OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Bill WIlson Posted January 5, 2020 Report Posted January 5, 2020 I use my Dremel with small, numbered bits all the time. The Dremel uses both a collet chuck and regular 3 jawed chuck. Are you sure you have the correct chuck in the Dremel? OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Denny Knappen Posted January 5, 2020 Report Posted January 5, 2020 There are also chuck adapters which fit into the drill press chuck to hold micro bits. Also we, ArtCrafters, sell micro bits. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Wichman Posted January 5, 2020 Report Posted January 5, 2020 6 hours ago, Jo Anne said: This question has probably beeen asked before but I couldn't find an answer when I searched. Anyway I need to drill holes smaller than the 1/16 drill bit and I would like to use my dremel drill press, is this possible? I found smaller drill bits online but they do not stay in the press, how do you use them? The wood I'm drilling is about 1" thick if that matters To reiterate what Bill wrote: Dremel uses two systems; a collet system (With four collets for different diameter bits), and a three jawed chuck (like a drill chuck). The three jawed chuck adjustes back and forth for different sizes quite easily but is more expensive, if you are using different sized bits on a frequent basis this is the one you want, If you are using just one size then the proper collet is less expensive. OCtoolguy and Jo Anne 2 Quote
Wichman Posted January 5, 2020 Report Posted January 5, 2020 53 minutes ago, Denny Knappen said: There are also chuck adapters which fit into the drill press chuck to hold micro bits. Also we, ArtCrafters, sell micro bits. If you move to a drill press, then look for a "pin vise". Mine has a hex shank and does not slip. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Roberta Moreton Posted January 5, 2020 Report Posted January 5, 2020 For the dremel the collet you want looks like it just has the two slits, no center hole. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
ike Posted January 8, 2020 Report Posted January 8, 2020 I have a small adaptor mini chuck which fits in the drill press It only cost me avout $8 a while back may be higher now. you can get them on jAmazon IKE Jo Anne 1 Quote
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