Source for Micro Drill Bits/Drilling Alternatives

[macsporran]

Seems to be a lot of unnecessary heavy work here.

I saw the post about the DSPIAE tool somebody posted, but on inspection it seemed a lot dearer, heavier and unsuitable than the cheapo ebay grinder/drill tools I use.

As mentioned above, the model 201 is a dream to use, featherlight in weight, 15cm long to chuck, and with three variable speeds. I also have a model 202, which is a bit heavier and allows 5 speeds and is 16cm long.

Both drills come with multiple alternative chucks to accommodate pretty well all of the small drill bits I will use. Both have run perfectly true since I got them.

I tend to keep a 0.3 bit permanently in the 201, but vary larger drills in the 202 as required.
See pic below, which shows the box of accessories they come with.

Much easer than the DSP... thingie!
Why make life more complicated than it need be?
Sandy

[Berman]

     For those wishing to obtain a model 201 cordless drill, here is one for sale at $14.77 USD including shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/394533696464?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20221115143056%26meid%3D6567f001fc894f10bc8e69fe16b493c0%26pid%3D101612%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D394533696464%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p4375194.c101612.m4236&_trkparms=parentrq%3A5f811c321890a8d29cd8b89ffffe32cb%7Cpageci%3Ab6ed6ed4-23f4-11ee-9957-46881e03d30d%7Ciid%3A1%7Cvlpname%3Avlp_homepage
 

[lcarroll]

   Unfortunately it does not "ship to Canada" (same for the chuck I wanted for the DSPIAE) for some reason. I found one for a similar price on Amazon and it's ordered, this thread  was very useful in solving my problem of locating a compromise, many thanks Guys, I'll let you know what I think of it once it arrives.
Cheers,
Lance

     For those wishing to obtain a model 201 cordless drill, here is one for sale at $14.77 USD including shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/394533696464?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20221115143056%26meid%3D6567f001fc894f10bc8e69fe16b493c0%26pid%3D101612%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D394533696464%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p4375194.c101612.m4236&_trkparms=parentrq%3A5f811c321890a8d29cd8b89ffffe32cb%7Cpageci%3Ab6ed6ed4-23f4-11ee-9957-46881e03d30d%7Ciid%3A1%7Cvlpname%3Avlp_homepage
 

[Lou N]

Anybody know the discount code for Drill Bits Unlimited?

Thanks,
Lou

[WD]

Anybody know the discount code for Drill Bits Unlimited?

Thanks,
Lou

Lou,
      I can't remember. I'd advise you to just email the vendor and enquire about the discount code.

Warren

[macsporran]

Further to Berman's post, I checked Amazon UK and was surprised to see they too are now offering the 201 drill/grinder (although I bought mine from ebay) .
Anyway if anyone is interested its ridiculously cheap at under 8.00GBP, (using the discount code), on the UK site, although the postage is an extra 5.99GBP.
Sandy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SDYGDB-Adjustable-Rechargeable-Engraving-Accessories/dp/B0BFQ9VLXX/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=IlLrX&content-id=amzn1.sym.72fa84e5-4730-4039-9e38-3a9afc8c18e9%3Aamzn1.symc.adba8a53-36db-43df-a081-77d28e1b71e6&pf_rd_p=72fa84e5-4730-4039-9e38-3a9afc8c18e9&pf_rd_r=C3X3AD91XDARB0ZZYYV0&pd_rd_wg=D5iFM&pd_rd_r=cb73032d-76ef-4ccf-b429-271025619a41&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m

[torbiorn]

Hmm, [uk ebay, link in post just above] says currently unavailable here. Odd.

Thanks for recommending though, have been looking for something like that.


On bits, I find it difficult to get good drill bits: last time I ordered from a Hong Kong-based firm and got garbage: no tip on the bits, as if they had all snapped. Should stick to expensive local stuff, I guess, but I break quite many bits… (0.2 and 0.3mm).

[lcarroll]

   My "cloned" version of the 201 Grinder arrived yesterday. Four days from ordering!)  I found it at Amazon Canada for the princely sum of $23 Canadian, postage included. I've tried it and am most impressed, it is light, easily balanced, and drills perfectly. The five speeds are a great feature and the assorted collets (6 sizes included) open the door to using the numerous bits and grinders etc. I've collected over the years.




   This is not at all an heirloom tool I'll be passing on to my Grandsons but for the price and assuming it will last just a couple of years I am pleased with it! Thanks for sharing this little treasure Sandy!
Cheers,
Lance

 

[macsporran]

Glad you got one, Lance, Cheers - and that is an excellent little drill - but that is the 202 you've got there, with the 5 speeds.
It's an excellent wee drill, but the 201 (with 3 speeds) is smaller again, and even much lighter.

When I saw the AmazonUK price of 8.00GBP for a 201 the other day, I ordered another, just to have preloaded with another size of bit - at that price its probably cheaper than another pin vice!
All good!
Sandy

[WD]

You people are bad for my wallet, and my decal/kit/book budget. 

Warren