Sn Gents from Timberbits

[Maurice]

I’ve done it again! I bought 4 Sn gents pen kits from Timberbits together with the drills and the bushings. I queried last week if these kits were know by other names and was told that they are known as the Chairman or the Executive kit from Axminster.
What I didn’t realise was that the 14.5mm (37/64”) drill would not fit any of the chucks I use for drilling on the lathe or my hand power drill. Being at a loss I made enquiries at Axminster, which revealed that I need to buy a new 16mm chuck and arbour if I want to make these kits.
For me the kits are not worth the expense of buying yet more gear when there are plenty of good kits to use with the drills and chucks I have. Pity I didn’t realise this at the beginning.

 

[Neil]

Maurice, Dont think this is true! You can get a reduced shank 37/64 drill bit. In fact Axminster sell them!! Part number 502699. Pretty sure this should be ok??? 37/64" Reduced Shank Drill Bit | Axminster.co.uk.

If you do need to get any more chucks then this is the place to go: Proops Brothers Limited Special Offers & Promotions Special Offers & Promotions

 

[turnaround360]

Nice one Neil well done.

 

[Doug]

You could search for a blacksmiths drill bit, a quick google bought up this which is a cheap solution.

BLACKSMITH DRILLS HSS DRILL BITS - ALL METRIC SIZES! | eBay

 

[silver]

You can get the shank turned down on a metal lathe.... then it will fit all your drill chucks..

 

[paulm]

Maurice, Dont think this is true! You can get a reduced shank 37/64 drill bit. In fact Axminster sell them!! Part number 502699. Pretty sure this should be ok??? 37/64" Reduced Shank Drill Bit | Axminster.co.uk.

If you do need to get any more chucks then this is the place to go: Proops Brothers Limited Special Offers & Promotions Special Offers & Promotions

That's a handy site to bookmark, thanks Neil.

 

[edlea]

Axminster customer service at it's best ..TUT

 

[Maurice]

You could search for a blacksmiths drill bit, a quick google bought up this which is a cheap solution.

BLACKSMITH DRILLS HSS DRILL BITS - ALL METRIC SIZES! | eBay

I checked out Neil's link and found Axminster had such a drill at £5.43 but I took your advice Doug and found one at £3.53. I knew I should have come to this forum first

 

[Jim]

You could search for a blacksmiths drill bit, a quick google bought up this which is a cheap solution.

BLACKSMITH DRILLS HSS DRILL BITS - ALL METRIC SIZES! | eBay

I checked out Neil's link and found Axminster had such a drill at £5.43 but I took your advice Doug and found one at £3.53. I knew I should have come to this forum first

Exactly the same road i took a few weeks ago Maurice ..

 

[Penpal]

I have turned down the shanks of countless drills the steel in the shanks is not hardened to a high degree witness a jammed drill and how they chew up.

Peter.

 

[yorkshireman]

Live and learn Maurice mate, we've all done it. Except me of course!!