How To Drill Scale Pin Holes Exactly The Right Way?

[Dryphter]

The couple times I’ve made scales I used this guy with my Dremel. I avoided having to buy a whole new tool and was able to use the dremel I was already using.

https://toolsourcedirect.com/shop/dremel-220-01-drill-press-stand-work-station/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2Oqx7f2I3wIVzV9-Ch0VnwvkEAQYBiABEgLc_fD_BwEView attachment 932844

That’s what I use too. Dremel with a cut off wheel to cut out the scales, then switch to a sanding drum to shape. Lots of hand sanding. Then back to the dremel press for the holes.

 

[RumpleBearskin]

That’s what I use too. Dremel with a cut off wheel to cut out the scales, then switch to a sanding drum to shape. Lots of hand sanding. Then back to the dremel press for the holes.

Bit the bullet today...

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Drill the holes first. That way if you break the scales or ruin the drilling you haven't done all that work sanding for nothing.

That's about all I actually know about drilling.

Happy shaves,

Jim