I need boring bits

[kartracer63]

I'm looking for a 1/8" boring bit with a 1/4" shank. I'm going to use it to drill the peg holes in cribbage boards (mostly hard maple). I've got a PC router, and that's why I'd like to stay with the 1/4" shank.

I'm having a heck of a time finding anything. That's why I need your help finding these bits.

I'm currently using a 1/8" ball nose bit to drill my holes. It seems to work alright, but I was told a boring bit would be better suited for drilling the holes.

Thanks in advance for any help.

[dlcw]

Try Toolstoday.com. They have Amana boring bits which I've been using in everything from melamine to bubinga.

I still am working with the original set of 5mm, 8mm, 10mm, 1/8" and 1/4". Love them. I spin them at 6K rpm with a plunge of 45 IPM. Perfect clean holes. Even through holes come out clean on the exit.

[Gary Campbell]

Eric...
Due to the higher rpm of your router you shouldnt use the boring machine bits. I also dont think that you could find a 10mm collet for the PC either.

Try Centurion Tools, they have both plunge end mills or drills with 1/4" shanks that will fit in the PC. I saw a 4mm, but not a 1/8", but I am sure if you give them a call, they can let you know what the best bit would be for your material and rpm combination.

[ssflyer]

I just use my 1/8" tapered ballnose - the taper pretty closely matches the taper on the pegs...

[srwtlc]

I've been using some 0.125" and 0.0625" up and down cut end mills from this guy on Ebay. http://stores.ebay.com/carbideplus They're inexpensive, sharp, and seem to last quite well. I've used the 0.125" upcuts for cribbage board holes with good clean results.

There is (or at least was) a 10mm collet for the Porter Cable. I got one several years ago on Amazon. A search brought up a few, but it looks like it's a discontinued item. RPM on the PC is an issue, but I ran a 5mm boring bit at the lowest setting with no problems. Peck drill with a fast retract.

[MogulTx]

You can also get a 1/8" collet for the PC from Precision Collets. It will be expensive to start because you have to have a new nut, wrench and collet. I wound up buying a 1/4" and 1/8". Now I wish I had bought a 1/2" as well. They work great ( and I have no need for a split sleeve to put over my 1/8" shank bits in 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32"... all of which I have actually used.)

Expect to invest about $90 to get set up, but you will like the collets and nuts very well, I promise!

Monty

[kartracer63]

Thanks guys!