Two queries please

[MC Black 2Participant @mcblack2]

I wonder if one or more of the wise subscribers can provide pointers about two things:

Firstly, can anybody kindly suggest where I might purchased a 7.3mm HSS drill where the postage isn't three times the cost of the drill.

It's for a particular job – creating a hole to tap for M8 x 1.0mm thread.

Secondly, I'm buying various drill bits for different jobs and need an inexpensive empty 6.0mm to 10mm x 0.1mm box to keep them in.

Any suggestions, please?

Very many thanks for your anticipated assistance.

MC Black

[MC Black 2Participant @mcblack2]

[Martin ConnellyParticipant @martinconnelly55370]

Standard tapping drill for metric threads is size minus pitch. That gives 7mm for your thread, do you want to go up to 7.3mm for a reason because 7mm is probably easier to find.

Your question regarding a box for drills has come up in the past. It is probably easier to make your own stand  than to buy an empty box. You could buy a set, the drills in the set I have are good quality. If they break or wear or fail to drill what you want just replace the ones you use up with good quality ones as required. 

Martin C

Edited By Martin Connelly on 30/05/2020 18:30:22

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

HERE is one previous thread on this subject. Likely lots more.

[Former MemberParticipant @formermember32069]

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[larry phelan 1Participant @larryphelan1]

You might also try Drills UK.

I have bought from them several times and found them good to deal with.

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