Le Requin-Zebec-1750 POF 1:48 (ZHL)

[Jimsky]

While drilling and filing holes representing deck nails, the rate of drill bit destruction is worth noting. Using 0.6mm drill bits, if you apply the slightest bit of lateral torsion the little things just snape off. I bought 2ea. 10 packs of bits from Amazon anticipating this problem and already down 6 bits in one pack. Ha! you wouldn't want me drilling on your teeth! .

Those 0.6 mm bits are actually designed with PCB drilling in mind, not wood. They’re extremely hard but brittle as glass, with virtually no tolerance for lateral load, so even the slightest side pressure will snap them instantly. They’re great for straight-down work in fiberglass boards, but wood grain and hand pressure are a whole different story.
You might have better luck using regular twisted micro drill bits instead — they’re a bit more forgiving and much better suited for wood.

 

[Daniel20]

You might have better luck using regular twisted micro drill bits instead — they’re a bit more forgiving and much better suited for wood.

Thanks for the heads up, Jim. I had no idea.

 

[dockattner]

Hi Daniel,

Of course Jim is right - but the drills you are using are cheap as chips so the ROI is not out of whack . Don't despair! Just consider them disposable.

 

[Jimsky]

Thanks for the heads up, Jim. I had no idea.

The ones below are definitely not cheap; they are premium priced, but...take my word, they will last you much longer. They occasionally break when drilling metal or brass, and putting extreme pressure. But for the wood, I have not had a chance to break one yet.

 

[Corsair]

I got the little Arrowmax pen style drill set from Amazon and it is great. I have yet to break a bit. Of course, I'm not drilling 50,000 holes either. It's small and a bit slower than a Dremel and it's also easier to control.

 

[Daaveyboy]

Thanks for the heads up, Jim. I had no idea.

I had the same problem drilling and found that normal drills are much better a pack of 10 for £5.00 on eBay, I have only broke 2 in the last 6 Months.