Tobacco Hole bits
- Jeffery_Suter
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Tobacco Hole bits
Hey Folks,
My buddy John Crosby mentioned not too long ago about cutting down my Pimo Tobacco Hole Drill Bits...
Any tips or advice on this?
Can the end of the bit remain round, or should I grind it to have it squared like it comes from the factory?
I am currently drilling with a drill press, and while I've been getting a minimum of chatter, I'd like to improve it...
My buddy John Crosby mentioned not too long ago about cutting down my Pimo Tobacco Hole Drill Bits...
Any tips or advice on this?
Can the end of the bit remain round, or should I grind it to have it squared like it comes from the factory?
I am currently drilling with a drill press, and while I've been getting a minimum of chatter, I'd like to improve it...
- Jeffery_Suter
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Jeffrey, You asked for a picture of my ground down bit the other day... I'll try and post one today on this topic if my digital camera batteries re-charge.
I'm not sure what manufacturer this was but my paddle bit had a great item on it that really helped me get my sides even. In the middle of the bit it has a hole. After grinding down the edges of the paddle bit this was the only thing that I had to make sure that I had an even ammount of "edge" on both sides of the center of the bit. I'm not sure who makes them but I suppose any ole' bit with a hole would provide the same reference point. Just thought I'd mention that even though you were asking about PIMO bits.
I'm not sure what manufacturer this was but my paddle bit had a great item on it that really helped me get my sides even. In the middle of the bit it has a hole. After grinding down the edges of the paddle bit this was the only thing that I had to make sure that I had an even ammount of "edge" on both sides of the center of the bit. I'm not sure who makes them but I suppose any ole' bit with a hole would provide the same reference point. Just thought I'd mention that even though you were asking about PIMO bits.
- Jeffery_Suter
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Random,
Any tips on the cutting and grinding the end?
The end of the shank now is ground to have 4 edges (for the chuck to grasp and stabilize the bit) do you think I should cut it down and then grind the 4 edges the way it was originally?
Or do you think it would be fine round (like any other drill bit)?
Any tips on the cutting and grinding the end?
The end of the shank now is ground to have 4 edges (for the chuck to grasp and stabilize the bit) do you think I should cut it down and then grind the 4 edges the way it was originally?
Or do you think it would be fine round (like any other drill bit)?
- Jeffery_Suter
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- Jeffery_Suter
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- Jeff_Suter
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gosh I forgot all about posting a pic of the bit for ya. I will get right on it.
John
www.crosbypipes.com
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I don't think I am off topic here, but if I am, please forgive me.
A tip on how to tell if both sides are even after grinding your shape was taught to me by Paul Tatum. While drilling into the wood (you can do this into a 2X4 before drilling into briar) turn off the drill press while drilling, without raising the chuck. If the amount of wood in front of the bit on both cutting edges is about the same, you are ok. If one side has more shavings than the other, then you need to grind a little more metal, probably just a little.
A tip on how to tell if both sides are even after grinding your shape was taught to me by Paul Tatum. While drilling into the wood (you can do this into a 2X4 before drilling into briar) turn off the drill press while drilling, without raising the chuck. If the amount of wood in front of the bit on both cutting edges is about the same, you are ok. If one side has more shavings than the other, then you need to grind a little more metal, probably just a little.