Mini drill bits?

[jbovinette]

Hey Guys, I'm looking to purchase some drill bits for installing MU Hoses and handrails and small details. What sizes would you recommend getting?

Thanks,
John

 

[eTraxx]

http://urbaneagle.com/data/RRstddims.html

Scroll down a bit and you get sizes for such ...

Ultimately .. you need to caliper the parts you are adding such as your MU hoses, handrails etc. You didn't say what scale you are modeling but that second chart in the link shows dia for all the scales. Use that .. and then use a wire drill chart .. http://www.csgnetwork.com/drillsizeconvert.html

 

[cajon]

Drill bits have been discussed many times on the forum as shown by this search:
http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/search.php?searchid=746394

 

[nativelocomotiveenginer]

well drill bit size is on most of the package card from the part you are go install
go to mfgs web site details west etc'' and look it up

 

[nativelocomotiveenginer]

model expo in fla has a great deal on bits 100 for $34.99 size 61-80 www.modelexpo-online.com item #SMI-101DRS

 

[tomustang]

http://urbaneagle.com/data/RRstddims.html

Scroll down a bit and you get sizes for such ...

Ultimately .. you need to caliper the parts you are adding such as your MU hoses, handrails etc. You didn't say what scale you are modeling but that second chart in the link shows dia for all the scales. Use that .. and then use a wire drill chart .. http://www.csgnetwork.com/drillsizeconvert.html

Thats right, go out to your car and use your caliper to measure the mu hose, I use the one on my car

But seriously, Harbor freight tools (store) are around everywhere, they have a cheap digital 6" caliper that's usually on sale and is accurate for checking the size.

 

[eTraxx]

Lowes also has both digital and vernier calipers