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| Author: | wbergman [ Fri Nov 18, 2016 2:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | brad tip source |
Can anyone recommend a good source for a set of small brad tip drills, such as for position dots? I bought what looked like a beautiful set from Harbor Freight. Everything was machined remarkably nicely, except the points were off center, as if they were sharpened free hand. No wonder most of the packets on the display had been opened and returned. |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Fri Nov 18, 2016 3:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | brad tip source |
Not cheap, but I use these from woodcraft. I have the standard and metric sets. It's nice to have the metric set to drill cross dowel hole for M&T neck joint. Makes the dowel fit perfectly.  http://m.woodcraft.com/product/151041/w ... x-set.aspx Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Fri Nov 18, 2016 4:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brad tip source |
I have the HSS brad-point bits from Lee Valley. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Fri Nov 18, 2016 5:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brad tip source |
The Lee Valley bits are very good quality and you can buy individual sizes. |
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| Author: | BradHall [ Fri Nov 18, 2016 6:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brad tip source |
LMI has a good assortment. |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Fri Nov 18, 2016 6:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brad tip source |
I got the Harbor Freight ones. They are OK. Never had an issue with them. However, I think I will invest in a high grade 7mm one. |
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| Author: | Clinchriver [ Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brad tip source |
W. L Fuller makes nice ones, http://www.woodshopbits.com/product-p/wlf780.htm |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Fri Nov 18, 2016 9:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brad tip source |
Nice source Clinch. Very nice. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Sat Nov 19, 2016 10:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brad tip source |
The really small brad point bits I have aren't really brad points at all. They have a different point, but are, pointed, without the brads at the edges. I think the first true brad point is about 1/8". |
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| Author: | Evilfrog [ Sat Nov 19, 2016 10:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brad tip source |
I went to woodcraft today to pick up one 1/16" bit. They didn't have any in singles so I walked away with this set. http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/158296 ... oCSTbw_wcB ... Then I realized that the 1/16" wasn't a Brad point. ![[headinwall]](./images/smilies/headbangwalluf8.gif "Mad") Guess I'll return it tomorrow.
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| Author: | dofthesea [ Sat Nov 19, 2016 11:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brad tip source |
Try and find the Fisch brand good qiality and reasonably priced. Metric https://www.amazon.com/Fisch-FSF-328094 ... B007G4MX4Y and fractional https://www.amazon.com/Fisch-FSF-320791 ... XAYTC1P4JG |
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| Author: | Ken Lewis [ Sun Nov 20, 2016 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brad tip source |
The lipped brad points from Lee Valley are very nice. Drill effortlessly with no tearout. I've had a set for years and they still drill cleanly. Ken http://www.leevalley.com/en/Wood/page.a ... ,180,42240 |
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| Author: | TimAllen [ Sun Nov 20, 2016 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: brad tip source |
I also have some lipped brad point bits from Lee Valley, which I bought for making perfect holes for fretboard inlays but use for other purposes as well. I think these are better than I'd need for most purposes, where the hole doesn't show, but, while expensive, they're sure nice to have. |
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