rickharris
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OK I own up this isn't my idea but seem so logical - and the author - long dead i guess says it works.
I have been reading my fathers collection of 200+ model engineer magazines going back to the 30's and came across this tip for using small diameter drills.
To prevent the drill bending under drilling pressure take a length of brass tube with the same ID as the drill or drill though a suitable length of brass rod.
Split the side with a slitting saw or hacksaw and clamp round the drill leaving just enough drill exposed at the end to drill your hole.
Put the tube and drill in your chuck and off you go - the split will allow the chuck to grip the tube and drill.
The split tube effectively stiffens the drill and reduces the chance of breaking it.
Circa 1922 tip.
I have been reading my fathers collection of 200+ model engineer magazines going back to the 30's and came across this tip for using small diameter drills.
To prevent the drill bending under drilling pressure take a length of brass tube with the same ID as the drill or drill though a suitable length of brass rod.
Split the side with a slitting saw or hacksaw and clamp round the drill leaving just enough drill exposed at the end to drill your hole.
Put the tube and drill in your chuck and off you go - the split will allow the chuck to grip the tube and drill.
The split tube effectively stiffens the drill and reduces the chance of breaking it.
Circa 1922 tip.