How to use a Pin Vise?

Pin vices are used to hold tiny drill bits. It's the bits that make the holes. I have a set of different sized bits that I use for different tasks. It only takes a little pressure and gentle turning by hand to make the holes in regular plastic.

I hope that helps. 

Thanks for that. So then, does it mean I have to get different chucks for the different size of drill bit?

My pin vice has two ends with differently sized holes. If a bit doesn't fit into one end, it probably fits into the other.

Regards, 

To shim a loose fitting bit you can wrap tape around the shank. Beside a "pin vise" you can also get and use a torch tip cleaner like those pictured below. 

NiKe wrote:

Thanks for that. So then, does it mean I have to get different chucks for the different size of drill bit?

A collet is designed to accomodate a RANGE of drill bit sizes in each end. If the bit you want is too large (or too small) for the collet end you are wanting.....try the other end of the collet. Some pin vises come with two collets allowing a wide range of drill sizes.

What you have is simply a hand-held drill. Pick your spot and begin twisting the pin-vise clockwise.....it takes just a few seconds to drill through most styrene. If you don't have a large choice of bits or none came with your pin-vise.....they are quite inexpensive now for plastic work....(thank you china)

namrednef wrote:

NiKe wrote: Thanks for that. So then, does it mean I have to get different chucks for the different size of drill bit? A collet is designed to accomodate a RANGE of drill bit sizes in each end. If the bit you want is too large (or too small) for the collet end you are wanting.....try the other end of the collet. Some pin vises come with two collets allowing a wide range of drill sizes. What you have is simply a hand-held drill. Pick your spot and begin twisting the pin-vise clockwise.....it takes just a few seconds to drill through most styrene. If you don't have a large choice of bits or none came with your pin-vise.....they are quite inexpensive now for plastic work....(thank you china)

Lol, I turned the upper part of my Pin Vise yesterday, and to my delight, another chuck was hidden in there, allowing me fit all the drill bits from 0.5 to 3 mm.

I had a feeling.