[Jewelry making - Article 00585] - Re: [Orchid] Drilling pearls

[KARAT46]

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    Dear Jane: The best drills for pearls have been the flat drills that
    look more like the old wood drill that are shaped like a spear
    (auger). These do not cake and make clean holes. 

    Most of these are reversible (double sided so you have two pointed
    ends on each end) 

    We find that the drills from Japan are the best. You can buy an
    adapter chuck to fit most hand pieces (so that you can use the small
    size drills).  The adapter chuck is very cheap about $4.00 to 8.00
    depends where you buy. 

    A dremel motor tool with high speed unto 20,000 rpm can be very
    reasonable and you have inexpensive Drill stands for the dremel type
    motor tools. Drill holder and vices are a good investment and you
    get your money back pretty soon. 

Regards,
Kenneth Singh
karat46 AT aol.com


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