S.E. Vick 3-Piece Set Vix-Bits Self-Centering Drill Bits #3, #5, #9
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#3 vix bits have the same drill bit size as the #2 and #3 screws and are suitable for drilling into wood. With the #5 vix bit, you can drill #5 and #6 screws to 7/64" length. Vix bit has a 9/64" drill bit and is designed to fit screws with sizes #8, #9, and #10. Thanks for taking the time to read this. It has been many years since I used these bits and they still work perfectly. This is a great time saver, and it takes the guesswork out of centered screws.
It may be possible to replace a broken bit with a standard bit of the same diameter, but there is a problem. In terms of drill bits, the 7/64 bits I have are much shorter than those on a Vix. This resulted in a lowering of the maximum depth from 1/2"+ to I might take this into account.
Although I've bought numerous copies, they are nowhere near as good as an original Vix Quite a bit. The drills wobble more, the chip extrusion is poorer, and they heat up more as a result. Don't waste money on things you don't need
For #s 3 and 5, the drilling will be 7/16" and for #9 it will be If you loosen the set screw and move the bit out a little, you might be able to get another 1/16".
Selected User Reviews For S.E. Vick 3-Piece Set Vix-Bits Self-Centering Drill Bits #3, #5, #9
Incorporates the following For attaching sash pulls, door hinges, and other hardware with concave holes requiring tapered wood screws, this is a must-have. It worked perfectly on my pine window frames to attach 24 three-screw sash pulls to my Marvin windows that had a difficult time opening. I also used the Vix #3 bit on my Marvin windows that were hard to operate. It is a great feature of these bits that they guarantee the screw hole will stay perfectly centered so that the hinge or pull won't shift when the screws are tightened. In addition, I have attached a short video that shows how the Vix bits are being used. When you use these bits to finish my work, I am confident that you will achieve the same high quality that I provide. I have never used a generic model, and I see a lot of 3-D models These products have received 4 star reviews. The S is the one for me. There is a company called VICK and a product called VIX bits.
As I soon discovered, the hole for a screw is supposed to be precisely centered when you drill it to secure a hinge or drawer rail. The hinge or rail will be forced out of position if the hinge or rail is misaligned. There are many bits to make sure it will turn out perfect.
I chose the more-expensive solution. According to reviews of cheaper products, this one is more expensive and there are fewer sizes available. It is not uncommon for them to fail. Since I struggled with trying to make my holes perfect, I wasn't willing to use a cheaper product that may not have worked. My hope for these things has been realized, so I'm glad to see them going forward.
The names of these companies look promising- In this comparison, the brand is compared with the Chinese knock-offs We're not on. The reason I chose them was that they were not much more expensive than just using cheap no-name ones, and I didn't need so many There are a number of screws I typically use in hinges around #8 or 10. These are the most common ones I use. You can use the holes drilled by these as a pilot hole if you need larger ones for heavy doors. Choosing quality over quantity is the best way to go. Also, even if you have a #9 screw and a #10 screw, there is really no need to distinguish between the two. It is probably a matter of hundredths of an inch that the hole diameter differs.
The real thing, the Vix bits, is the real deal after I "saved" money by buying the cheap import crap. that I am aware of myself. 12 dollars was my cost for centering bits. In comparison to if I had purchased the Vix at the outset, I would have paid $1000 more. It's expensive to educate. You get more for less if you choose quality.
I had been using a #3 bit in an old quarter inch electric drill for some little A good job was done at centered the hole and the bit looks sturdy overall. There was an issue with the bit after the second or third hole in the box. A clearance exists for the wood to come off the bit but not to eject. Stopping, unplugging the drill, taking the bit apart, and frantically pushing on the bit to clear the wood were all necessary to accomplish that. An ordinary bit could have drilled 12 similar-sized holes in five minutes if the job was to drill 12 holes of the same size. In addition to the extra steps, the number was close to twenty. There is no telling if other brands would have similar issues, but I wouldn't use it again unless the hole was absolutely critical to be centered.
It made a huge difference in the drawer slide installation when I used these parts. There was a 1/2 inch setback between me and the wall. I made my own jig and used the smallest bit I could find. It made installation easy. Attempting to "free hand" drill holes will never be an option for me. I am so pleased with this.
They are the ones to get if you use them every day like I do! When hanging doors and setting trim, they are the ones to use. It has a better spring, bit, and can be cleaned more easily. They may break after many holes in oak or hard woods use them only for a center mark and not to fully drill in because they will break over time. I normally break regular bits over many holes in these kinds of woods expect this bit to be no It typically lasts me several years before I break one and I typically lose one before it breaks.
Unlike my other brands, I really wanted them to be different, but alas, they all seem the same to me. Immediately after the first hole, the bit started to slip & jammed. I didn't even have enough time to finish the project. Every time we tightened the screw, we had to do so What a pain! You may want to look for a better set!.
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