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Micro Drill Bits

Posted by Jonesy (A) on November 24, 2022 at 14:28:15

These micro bits come in handy for cleaning out PCB holes that still have some stubborn solder in them. For me they work much better than needles or dental picks because they actually carve the solder out as opposed to forcing the hole bigger. Especially good for those plugged through board connections.

The kit I bought came with a screwdriver-like handle with an adjustable chuck. This is perfect when you want to be a little more delicate and don't want to resort to high RPM's of a Dremel. Just a few turns by hand is often all you need to bore out the solder.

If you plan to use a Dremel, be sure to check if your chuck can tighten that small. I already had a second smaller chuck size on hand so it worked out OK.

The chuck on the screwdriver tool that comes in some micro bit kits is removable and looks very similar to the Dremel's. In my case it did not fit the Dremel but sure came close.

I cheaped out and bought my set online quite a few years ago from AliExpress and the quality has been fine so far. Otherwise Amazon carries quite a few brands to choose from. Not sure about in person shopping but likely hardware or craft stores carry them.

My last use (pic of my Dremel) was to drill a new hole for a Christmas ornament. Maybe Santa will bring me something special under the tree.

Jonesy

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Topic - Micro Drill Bits - Jonesy 14:28:15 11/24/22 (20)

RE: Micro Drill Bits - pictureguy 22:19:24 01/27/23 (0)

RE: Micro Drill Bits - gusser 09:54:39 01/04/23 (1)

RE: Micro Drill Bits - pictureguy 22:22:38 01/27/23 (0)

Warning - DDzStereo 03:58:22 12/09/22 (1)

RE: Warning - Jonesy 08:18:07 12/09/22 (0)

RE: Micro Drill Bits - pictureguy 21:57:58 12/01/22 (2)

RE: Micro Drill Bits - Jonesy 08:11:05 12/02/22 (1)

RE: Don't worry about material hardness - B. Scarpia 09:38:46 12/03/22 (0)

RE: Micro Drill Bits - SgreenP@MSN.com 19:33:00 11/25/22 (0)

for PC boards - Story 04:16:41 11/25/22 (3)

RE: for PC boards - Mike B. 09:30:50 11/25/22 (2)

RE: for PC boards - Story 15:44:06 11/25/22 (1)

RE: for PC boards - pictureguy 21:35:41 12/14/22 (0)

RE: Micro Drill Bits - B. Scarpia 01:52:03 11/25/22 (6)

RE: Micro Drill Bits - rogerh113 07:01:28 11/25/22 (5)

Stubborn Solder - Jonesy 08:41:44 11/25/22 (4)

RE: Stubborn Solder - rogerh113 08:46:07 11/25/22 (3)

RE: Stubborn Solder - Jonesy 13:34:31 11/25/22 (2)

RE: Ebay Link - B. Scarpia 07:33:57 11/26/22 (1)

RE: Ebay Link - Jonesy 12:02:05 11/27/22 (0)

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