drilling small holes

[Graywolf]

I have been using Mike's FD blades for a while, and my scrolling has really gotten better. the last time I ordered blades, Ialso ordered drill bits (#63). They work great. But my problem is the bits are the same size as the blades. I am cutting a 3 stack of 1/4" Red Oak. Trying to get the blades to feed from the bottom of the stack is hard. I bend the blades before I can get them through the stack most times. I think I should use a size or two bigger bit. But I am not sure how the sizes run on the bits (ex. is a #71 bigger than a #63)? I need to call Mike methinks.

[Rapid Roger]

I have been using Mike's FD blades for a while, and my scrolling has really gotten better. the last time I ordered blades, Ialso ordered drill bits (#63). They work great. But my problem is the bits are the same size as the blades. I am cutting a 3 stack of 1/4" Red Oak. Trying to get the blades to feed from the bottom of the stack is hard. I bend the blades before I can get them through the stack most times. I think I should use a size or two bigger bit. But I am not sure how the sizes run on the bits (ex. is a #71 bigger than a #63)? I need to call Mike methinks.

NO! A #71 is smaller than a #63. You need a #50 something to go larger. Numbered bits go from #1 (the largest) to #80 (the smallest)

Rog

[cdrover(Clyde)]

I seem to remember that Mike has a cross reference chart that matches the blade and the bit size. I have been using Mike's mini chuck for several years not with no problems what so ever.

[Graywolf]

thanks, Rog. I did call Mike and we talked for quite a while. What a great guy. He strighten me out. I have only been scrolling for a couple of years and blades drove me crazey (size etc.). He was really a great help. I orderd blades from him, again. Should be here tomorrow.