Black Knight Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I'm seeking help in getting certain micro-drill pin vices. Its the ones on the left of the photo. I bought a set of these about 6 years ago, most likely off ebay but I haven't been able to get any more. I've searched ebay and some model suppliers on-line for them but no luck yet. As you can see, they are smaller than the usual ones, on the right. The black one to the right of the ruler is the smallest of a set I got recently. The silver one is one of the regular ones available with two double end chucks. I have limited feeling and power in my fingers and actually find the smaller pin vices easier to control. The regular ones are too heavy for my fingers. If anyone recognises the smaller ones and might know where I can get a few help is greatly appreciated. tia F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuck Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Coincidentally I was in the middle of looking for some myself when i read this,. Are these any good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Quality-Hollow-Wire-Pin-Drill-Vice-ideal-for-Model-Making-Jewellery-etc-/171226120993?pt=UK_Crafts_JewelleryMaking_GL&hash=item27dddf4321 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Or these? http://www.rolsontools.com/4pc-pin-vice-set.html Got mine from that admirable emporium Trago Mills: suspect they cost even less than £3.99. However can't say I've used them much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Here is where micro pin vices can be had: http://www.umm-usa.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Try a search for "micro-chuck" in ebay I am gonna buy a couple of these fellas as I always find the weight of the pin-vise is a major factor in snapping my 0.2 and 0.3mm drill bits and they only cost a couple of bob each The fact that they are not knurled implies they are meant for a lathe or other device but with the very little force needed on micro drills in styrene this doesn't pose a problem. Edited January 13, 2015 by Beardie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Actually just came across ones very similar to the ones you have pictured with a UK ebay shop called PROOPS BROTHERS just bought a teeny tiny 0-0.8 one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Coincidentally I was in the middle of looking for some myself when i read this,. Are these any good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Quality-Hollow-Wire-Pin-Drill-Vice-ideal-for-Model-Making-Jewellery-etc-/171226120993?pt=UK_Crafts_JewelleryMaking_GL&hash=item27dddf4321 Or these? http://www.rolsontools.com/4pc-pin-vice-set.html Got mine from that admirable emporium Trago Mills: suspect they cost even less than £3.99. However can't say I've used them much. Thanks for suggestions chaps. Those two sets are the same which the large black one in my photo came from. Actually just came across ones very similar to the ones you have pictured with a UK ebay shop called PROOPS BROTHERS just bought a teeny tiny 0-0.8 one Ta. I'll search them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jones Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I get mine from a tool stall on the local market , pin vices and drill bits all a a very reasonable price. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I get mine from a tool stall on the local market , pin vices and drill bits all a a very reasonable price. Andrew Me too - very reasonable indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I always thought these were meant to be used in Deremel type tools, so haven't stocked them. I hadn't thought about using them by hand, I've ordered some for the website. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 If you get them in Paul I'll spend my money with you. I've been looking for these for months so I can wait a bit longer. I like to have several holders loaded so I can just pick and drill, without having to keep changing the drill. I find they can be twizzled between forefinger and thumb and the rear of the shank fits nicely at the base of the forefinger for slight pressure to be applied. Andrew; unfortunately I don't have such sales any where near me. Nearest is about 65 miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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