Pin Vice (For very small drill bits)

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Pin Vice (For very small drill bits)

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Hi Chaps

Hope all's well in your worlds.
I have a couple of Pin Vices in my collection but none of them can hold the very this and smallest drills I have.
Any suggestions for Make, Model and Supplier in UK of a Pin Vice that will hold small drill bits?
I need to bore out some Italeria Barricade (1/35) Barbed Wire Posts.
Thanks for help as always,
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Re: Pin Vice (For very small drill bits)

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Wrap some electrical tape round the end of the drill to make it big enough to fit. Should get you going for now.
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Hi Chief

Hope your well?
Yup tried that, and works for a wee while, but my delicate touch :lol: is a lot to be desired.
I hear the Tamiya vices hold quite small bits so may try them.
Thanks for feedback.
:cheers2: for now.
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Re: Pin Vice (For very small drill bits)

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The tamiya pin vise is very good.

Just one thing, you may have two chucks with your pin vice, the other one is usually screwed into the other end
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Like Paul said.
I've got the Tamiya one and there is a extra clampy thing inside the handle that closes all the way to 0mm.
I've used iy for drills as small as 0,3mm.
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With my one it has a chuck at either end. If you unscrew them they can be changed around for different sizes. I have had it for years and cant remember the make but I am certain I have seen them at the shows etc.
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Re: Pin Vice (For very small drill bits)

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Steve, Peppie, Paul

Thanks mates great info.
I'm gonna get myself a Tamiya anyway.
Thanks again,
John
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