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I got my 1/8in pencil air die grinder w/base for routing inlays .I need carbide 1/16 and 1/32in bits with 1/8in shanks ,Does anyone have a good source for these ???

http://www.mcmaster.com/#miniature-end-mills/=o7jlnl

This link doesn't take you to the right list. Click the link and then click "Carbide End Mills"....not any of the "miniature" links....those are really tiny and expensive.

McMaster is generally a little higher than most but in these small sizes they're competitive.

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Also try here Ernie

http://www.precisebits.com/

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Ken Lewis

I don't know much about the different types of end mills but I bookmarked this seller from a previous posting here
http://stores.ebay.com/CARBIDE-PLUS?_rdc=1

Kevin Looker

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Thanks Kevin contacted the seller. I looked at abt 10 website sellers ,that was the best price on a 10 pack for $ 35.

Yet another source for quality mills. Just click on 'Carbide Micro End Mills'

I might add, these are high quality, American make and reasonably priced

http://www.american-carbide.com/

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Gesswein has 1/16 shank bits. They are more like dental burs than end mills.

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I also use the Carbide Plus / Drillman1 ebay bits. I assume they aren't as good as the higher $ ones, and I haven't tried them with shell, but they've worked well for me with wood.

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