Comments on: Finds: Measured Bits http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:01:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Ruben http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1628 Ruben Wed, 04 Oct 2006 14:08:19 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1628 If these don't cost any more than regular bits, then the idea is really great. I like this type of innovation in areas where there doesn't seem to be room for any more. If these don’t cost any more than regular bits, then the idea is really great. I like this type of innovation in areas where there doesn’t seem to be room for any more.

]]> By: Rob http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1420 Rob Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:15:10 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1420 I've never had good luck with the little drill stop collars, they always seem to work their way up the bit. I guess since they're somewhat fastened on there, I might be pressing down to the stop but not so much that they should move. I've decided that the tape method works best for me. Cheap, easy and it works. I’ve never had good luck with the little drill stop collars, they always seem to work their way up the bit. I guess since they’re somewhat fastened on there, I might be pressing down to the stop but not so much that they should move. I’ve decided that the tape method works best for me. Cheap, easy and it works.

]]> By: Michael http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1409 Michael Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:32:42 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1409 Drill stops aren't that expensive and their infinitely adjustable. For less than $15 you can get a set of 4 or 5. Al little more classy than the tape method. Drill stops aren’t that expensive and their infinitely adjustable. For less than $15 you can get a set of 4 or 5. Al little more classy than the tape method.

]]> By: Me http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1401 Me Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:55:49 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1401 Another (sort-of) good reason to use the tape method: If you apply your tape so it looks like a flag, when it gets close to the surface you are drilling it will brush the saw dust out of the way. Another (sort-of) good reason to use the tape method:
If you apply your tape so it looks like a flag, when it gets close to the surface you are drilling it will brush the saw dust out of the way.

]]> By: Myself http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1395 Myself Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:08:45 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1395 The tape gets chewed up, and occasionally I swear it just plain moves up the bit. The big problem, though, is trying to judge the position of a tape band, (or other drillbit marking) when you're essentially behind it. Having an assistant positioned off to the side is nice, but not always practical. I should make up a little mirror wedge that I could set on the floor next to the hole, so I could see an edge-on view of the bit from my vantage point behind the drill. I'm sure it would get coated in concrete dust, but a new filter in the vacuum should minimize that. The tape gets chewed up, and occasionally I swear it just plain moves up the bit. The big problem, though, is trying to judge the position of a tape band, (or other drillbit marking) when you’re essentially behind it. Having an assistant positioned off to the side is nice, but not always practical.

I should make up a little mirror wedge that I could set on the floor next to the hole, so I could see an edge-on view of the bit from my vantage point behind the drill. I’m sure it would get coated in concrete dust, but a new filter in the vacuum should minimize that.

]]> By: Kai http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1388 Kai Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:54:30 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1388 Yep, I'm all for the tape method as well - except if you're drilling a series of holes into, say, masonry, the masking tape does get a little chewed up, but most of my larger drill bits have old pieces of tape on them from some time in the past... Yep, I’m all for the tape method as well - except if you’re drilling a series of holes into, say, masonry, the masking tape does get a little chewed up, but most of my larger drill bits have old pieces of tape on them from some time in the past…

]]> By: Steve Thompson http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1384 Steve Thompson Mon, 25 Sep 2006 03:18:45 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1384 Um...tape works pretty good. And it's adjustable too! Um…tape works pretty good. And it’s adjustable too!

]]> By: Roys http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1382 Roys Mon, 25 Sep 2006 03:11:00 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/24/finds-measured-bits/#comment-1382 Just premeasure your bit and put a piece of tape where you need to stop drilling. Just premeasure your bit and put a piece of tape where you need to stop drilling.

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