Small tools you ought to have

[bbn]

I mentioned somewhere on the board about this drill bit sharpening jig I bought at a local industrial supply. Well I found a picture of it on eBay US , and since I think it is something no one who owns more than 3 bits should not have, here it is:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g227/lcasambre/shoptools/3715454.jpg

Cost me P450 (I think) not 12 months ago.

Pictures are good thing to have since a lot of stuff in the local stores go by different names. >:(

[tscotom]

how do you attach it to the grinder ?

[bbn]

I just clamp it to my worktable although you could bolt it.

[VtEC]

what about having a stepbit or some they call them conebits.used for making a hole on metal sheets instead of the conventional knockout puncher which is too way expensive.

[2diy4]

Yes, I'd like to know if the step bits are a good investment. I used to have a circle cutter to cut large holes in aluminum sheets, but I lost this. Now I use bimetallic hole saws, but the holes they make are not very clean.

[VtEC]

if you are on the electrical world i would say yes, but that's just me.new cone bits makes a fine hole but not as fine as that of the knockout set and much safer to use than of the hole saw.i think the only problem with this stuff is the size (diameter).Most common size is the 1 1/4" ~ 1 1/2".

[bbn]

Only if you have a drill press and you do some good clamping, I could suggest maybe trying a flycutter. Use the lowest speed possible and feed it as slow as your patience can take.

[2diy4]

For the holes in the chassis I use for my tube amps, I normally need a 7/8 and 1 1/8 holes for the bases of 9 pin and octal tubes. Are there cone bits that cover these sizes?

[VtEC]

For the holes in the chassis I use for my tube amps, I normally need a 7/8 and 1 1/8 holes for the bases of 9 pin and octal tubes. Are there cone bits that cover these sizes?


the 1 1/4 diameter is all you need.

[tscotom]

You guys talking about a Unibit branded type step drill ? Have seen quite a few both branded and China type stuff. As to sizes not sure but I saw some big ones.

Check out eBay.com

[2diy4]

Any of these step drills available here in Manila?

[VtEC]

You guys talking about a Unibit branded type step drill ? Have seen quite a few both branded and China type stuff. As to sizes not sure but I saw some big ones.

Check out eBay.com


yes sir, i prefer klein though makita is also good.

@2diy4, not sure but most probably sa ace or home depot meron

[tscotom]

lncc63,

How did you put a picture in your first post.

I want to post a picture of a favourite screwdriver of mine.

Cheers :)

[bbn]

This will seem a bit complicated but after a few posts you'll find it really easy.

1. Register on one of the free Image Hosting sites. I use http://www.photobucket.com but there are others.

2. Upload your pictures from your PC to the image hosting site. At Photobucket, login and use the "My Album" link at the top of the home page. The upload facilities are on the rightside. I guess the rest you can figure out.

3. Now open another browser window, and start your reply. Don't use the "Quick Reply" facility, use the full featured reply facility.

4. Look for the button that has a picture frame in it. Right now, to me, it is the 2nd button in the 2nd row of command buttons. Don't click it just yet.

5. Go back to your photobucket window, and click on the label "Direct link" just below the image you want to post. In the case of photobucket doing this cause the necessary information (URL) to be copied.

6. Go back to the window with pinoyhandyman and click the button you found in step 4. This will create the image tags between which you need to paste the information you copied in step 5.

7. The easiest way to do this is to move the cursor into the editor box and press Ctrl-V. Your done.

Hope that helps.

[JayL]

Hi Incc63,

Would you be kind enough to please give the contact information of the industrial supplier where you bought your drill bit sharpening jig. Its better if I would be able to call them first to check if it is still available.

Just like you I have saved a lot of dull drill bits and would like to sharpen these for re-use.

Thanks in advance.

JayL

[bbn]

JayL, the number is 240-4637. I hope the number still works. This is what I have in cell. If the number does not work, tell me and I dig up my receipts to get their numbers there. Look for Michael or Vincent.

If you are in QC, there is an industrial supply at the corner of Kumuning and Anonas. They might have the jig. Sorry I don't have their number.

[JayL]

Thanks for the reply Incc63.

I tried the number above but its not in service anymore. Do you happen to remember the name of the store so I can can check the number in the yellow pages or probably give directions on how to get there.

Regards,

[bbn]

Here is the number of their father's store: 656-7012. You can ask them for the number of Michael/Vince's store. They are very near one another. Sorry I'm not sure about the name. It is My Tools or something.

[JayL]

Thanks again Incc63. This time I got the store , My Tools Industrial and they confirmed that they have the jig and gave me a price of 490 pesos.

I was actually looking at the Drill Doctor but after reading your post again I decided to give this jig a try because its much more cheaper.

[bbn]

They also have a Drill Doctor or something like it.

Just remember you need a bench grinder to use the jig.

[JayL]

Yes they quoted me 2,800 pesos for an integrated drill bit sharpening tool but its not Drill Doctor, lady said it was something made in Taiwan.

I do have a bench grinder so the jig looks as a more attractive option for me. Is it easy to use?

[bbn]

Yes Jay it is very easy to use once you figure it out. The instructions are slightly cryptic but sufficient. After sharpening 2 bits, using it should be very easy for you.

[JayL]

Hi Incc63,

Thanks for your help. I already got the jig. I did not expect the store to be that good. So far I found a lot of quality items there but have not compared prices yet to my usual sources in Binondo and Amazon.com.

OT: What do you think about S-KS hand tools (drop forged) . I was quoted 2k for a 24 piece Combination Wrench set ( up to 32 mm ) . I actually need a second set to double with my Metrinch Mechanic set.

Regards....

[bbn]

Glad you liked the shop JayL. You can also ask them to order stuff they don't have. My house is only about 3 km from there so I normally buy from them even if they are slightly higher.

Sorry JayL, I have no experience with the S-KS brand.

[JayL]

Hi Incc63,

I sharpened several more drill bits and somehow I'm getting better with using the jig. It really makes a lot of difference working with very sharp bits. I recommend this product too.

BTW have you tried using it to sharpen concrete bits? I have not tried this yet.

[bbn]

Glad you like it JayL. It will also come in handy when you break a bit and there is still enough left to get a short bit out of.

Concrete bits, no I have not tried but I don't think it will work because of the "special" pieces at the tip. I suspect you'd be better off using a diamond file to sharpen a concrete bit.

If you do try, I'd be very interested to know.

[JayL]

Check this out, I think its identical to the one Incc63 posted except for the brand plate.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00925292000P?vName=Tools&cName=Power+Tool+Accessories&sName=Bench+Grinder

[bbn]

Yup exactly the same. A lot of patents for still very useful if not essential tools are expiring everyday. This is why many of the once exclusively made tools are now available from other sources and can be affordable.

[ka.enteng]

Hi JayL, grateful if you could please SMS me store address / phone number of My Tools Industrial. I do have quite a lot of dulled drill bits and definitely need the sharpening jig. Many thanks.

[ka.enteng]

ooops. please sms me at 0920 438 2488. tnx again.

[JayL]

Here goes . all courtesy of Incc63 for sharing info on this small but terrible tool ....

My Tools Industrial Corporation
Contact is Vincent @ Tel No. 240-0456

[ka.enteng]

Thank you sirs. :)

[gregg]

Mga sirs:

Puede rin kaya yung drill bit sharpening jig para maghase ng spade bits, forstner bits and wood bits? TIA

[bbn]

Sorry Gregg but it cannot. I've never really tried but I suppose a machine shop with a sharpening machine could though it might be expensive.

[guad]

Here is the number of their father's store: 656-7012. You can ask them for the number of Michael/Vince's store. They are very near one another. Sorry I'm not sure about the name. It is My Tools or something.

In the list of Bosch dealers (http://www.pinoyhandyman.com/showthread.php?t=757), that phone number shows up as:

NEW ORTIGAS COMMERCIAL
A. BONIFACIO
1900 CAINTA
Tel.: (+63 2) 6567012
Fax:

My Tools Industrial Corporation does not show up in the Bosch dealers list, although that may not necessarily mean that they are not a Bosch dealer.

[bbn]

Thanks bro for clearing this up. You are right about the name.

My Tools I THINK also has Bosch tools but I can't seem to clearly remember. They're are essentially the same store. In fact, sometimes when I am at one store and they don't have what I need, they'll run over to the other store to get it if it is there.