storing small dill bits <1mm - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: Chopsticks
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2015, 05:31:03 am
content: hi everyone,i haven't posted much on here as I've been side tracked from my electronics hobby the last 12-18months but i'm wondering what the best way to store drill bits that are 1mm or smaller in size?i have a whole container full of small drill bits that I've just sorted and stuck some labels on to tell me what sizes they are but its not a very practical way to leave them so im hoping somebody has some ideas on a more efficient way of storageregards,matt

author: BennVenn
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2015, 05:49:41 am
content: I've got a set of bits for drilling Jets in carbs, They came in a very nice linear storage box where you select the bit you want by sliding the top to align a small hole with the desired bit. That worked great for years until I dropped it and 30 tiny bits went flying across my garage floor... Now I have 25 tiny drill bits..I've seen similar sets on eBay, you can't have too many drill bits!

author: NoItAint
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2015, 06:36:44 am
content: Search for a "bur box"Or a piece of paper with sizes on a stick of bees wax. Stab the drill bits in. Bees wax is good for drilling lube anyhow.Maybe a worn out solderless breadboard

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2015, 07:25:59 am
content: Plastic pill bottle for all sizes to 3 mm and the ever handy calipers at close reach.Proper drill index for all the others to 13mm.

author: tron9000
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2015, 07:58:57 am
content: cigar tube, that's where I store mine. So long as you don't shake it like a rattle and put it somewhere dry.

author: rollatorwieltje
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 06, 2015, 08:13:36 am
content: My small drill bits came with this type of packaging:http://www.rose-plastic.co.uk/2936.0.htmlNot too bulky and you can write the size on the box.

author: alsetalokin4017
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2015, 09:53:16 am
content: Remove sewing needles, install drill bits.

author: george graves
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2015, 10:17:29 am
content: I order my bits from drill bit city (I think they have a yahoo store, an ebay store, and a normal web site)Anyways, when I do, they come in a really awesome storage compartment - but it's for PCB drill bits with a 1/4 shank.Something like this - but the ones I get usually SLIDE open(not clam shell), and protect the bits really well.

author: Chopsticks
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2015, 10:20:52 am
content: Thanks everyone for all the helpful suggestions, I've go a few great ideas from you all so now I've just got to choose what one to useThanks again everyone for your help

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2015, 06:41:15 pm
content: High density polyurethane foam block, and poke them into it. Then put in a small box that will fit the foam.

author: mazurov
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2015, 06:55:36 pm
content: Places that sell expensive bits send them in nice boxes, like the one on the picture. Such box tends to last much longer than the bits, I use it to store bits bought on eBay.

author: edavid
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2015, 07:37:03 pm
content: A really cheap method is to use corrugated cardboard to make a sort of drill index. The cardboard goes on edge, and you slip the bits into the corrugations.Then you stick a piece of paper on the front to write the sizes. Obviously the cardboard has to stay vertical, or all the bits fall out.