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basicaly there are 4 drill bits used in most knifemaking. Remember the hole MUST be larger than the pin that goes in the hole. This allows for epoxy. The sizes are as follows 1/8=#30 3/32= 40 1/16= 51 amd 1/4 (for thong holes)= "F" these drills are all larger than the pin stock by a thousanth or three. By the way , instead of buying pinstock by the foot from knife suppliers, go down to your local welding shop and buy uncoated brass and stainless welding rod by the pound. it comes in 3 ft lengths and is cheap compared to what supply shops are asking. Also thong hole liner vcan be purchased at any hobby shop in 3 ft lengths. This information is something that I give to all my new students. It keeps things simple and a small drill bit block can be set up near the drill press so that the correct bit is always close at hand. Hope this helps all you newbies and hard core knifemakers.
Last edited by bob levine; 01-23-2013 at 08:16 AM.
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