Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools
	Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 7 A - 10711 Berlin - Germany Tel ++49 (0)30 342 1757 - Fax ++49 (0)30 342 1764 Website: www.fine-tools.com

Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 7 A - 10711 Berlin Tel ++49 30 342 1757 - Fax ++49 30 342 1764 Website: www.fine-tools.com

Overview Drilling in Wood

Screw Bits, Auger Bits, Spoon Bits, Gimlets, Stickleback - only for drilling by hand

CLIFTON have turned their back on the general trend to lower prices and poorer quality in spiral bits and are going their own way, producing bits in carbon steel which it is a pleasure to use. Take a look here at the details that are crucial for a good bit. They will be clearer if you click on the pictures. CLIFTON bits come in exact inch measurements. The millimetres are only given as a guide; note that there may be tiny differences for the various sizes, due to rounding up or down. As you are no doubt aware: 1 inch is 2.54 cm! High quality gimlets are undispensable tools in every toolbox. Do not omitt to check our Ring Auger Bits, made in Japan, suitable for handmade clean and deep holes.

Jennings Pattern Screw Bit - for softwoods

Jennings bits are named after the craftsman who developed this type in America in the 19th century. They do not have a central straight-running core, but the structure, or twist, that draws up the wood removed winds spirally, like a screw. The effect is excellent removal of the shavings. The cut achieved by the two spurs is extremely clean. The thread of the screw which draws the bit into the wood has only a shallow profile. This fine spiral thread and the presence of the spurs are exactly the pre-conditions necessary for clean drilling in soft wood such as pine. Cabinet makers are thus particularly appreciative of such bits. Overall length approx. 10" (250 mm), Made by Clifton in Sheffiled

Ring Auger Bit - Made in Japan

The rounded single spur of these bits cut a clean edge of the hole and the chisel-like cutting edge turns around the threaded center and removes chip by chip within the previously cut circle. The thread of the center is large and strong enough to bite into the wood and pulls the bit. You do not have to use any pressure. This bit with large threaded center is unsuitable for power drills. For softwood and European hardwoods such as oak, beech, cherry. All measurements in mm!

Diameter  mm	Diameter  in. (approx.)	Total  length	Spiral  length	Max.  Depth	Order nr.	Price
6	7/32	410	160	190	312220	€ 15.90
8	5/16	460	190	410	312221	€ 15.90
10	3/8	500	220	460	312223	€ 15.90
12		520	230	470	312225	€ 15.90
13	1/2	520	230	470	312226	€ 18.90
16	5/8	560	270	500	312228	€ 21.90
19	3/4	590	300	525	312231	€ 23.90
20		590	300	525	312232	€ 23.90
25	1	600	310	530	312236	€ 29.90
30		600	310	530	312239	€ 35.90
35		600	310	520	312241	€ 59.90
38	1-1/2	600	310	520	312243	€ 68.90

Ring Auger Bits from old stock

These bits have been stocked for several years and have not been used. They come in best condition. Please pay attention to the notes, some have a thicker shaft than the spiral and some do not have edge spurs. If there is no note, they come with two edge spurs. Some spurs have small burrs which must be removed with a file (only from inside please!) Only to be turned by hand! Enlargement - see also the bits without spurs and the bits with thicker shaft.

Dia-  meter  mm	Dia-  meter  inch (approx.)	Total  length  mm	Cutting  length  mm	Order  nr.	Price	Notes
8	5/16	470	160	308350	€ 8.90	Short cutting length! Shaft thicker than spirals! Colour: blue
8	5/16	610	180	308372	€ 8.90	Short cutting length! Shaft thicker than spirals! Colour: blue
10	25/64	455	400	308352	€ 9.90	Colour: red
14	9/16	455	400	308354	€ 10.90	Colour: red
15	19/32	610	570	308374	€ 8.90	Without edge spurs! Colour: blue
18	23/32	455	400	308359	€ 11.90	Colour: red
22	7/8	475	420	308362	€ 10.90	Without edge spurs! Colour: red
24	15/16	455	400	308365	€ 14.90	Colour: red
28	1-7/64	455	400	308368	€ 16.90	Colour: blue
30	1-3/16	460	400	308369	€ 18.90	Colour: blue
Other sizes not available!

Eye Gimlets or Flute-maker's Gimlets

These Austrian-made traditional eye gimlets are designed to be used only by hand. They would long-ago have disappeared from the market if they were not better for some jobs than any other type of drill. The eye at the top is designed to take a dowel to turn the gimlet. (Not included!) Wind instrument makers treasure them because their design allows the point to naturally follow the pith down through the center of a round piece of wood. The gimlet's conical spiral follows gentle bends in the wood. Because of this, this tool is perfect for making flutes. For long wind instruments, like the fujara (Slovakian overtone flute) or the didgeridoo (traditional Australian Aboriginal wind instrument) the shaft can be sawn through and an extension welded in place to gain the necessary length. We cannot sell these tools in anything but the standard lengths, however. Only to be turned by hand! All dimensions in mm!

Diameter  mm	Diameter  in. (approx.)	Total  length mm	Spiral  length mm	Max.  Depth mm	Order nr.	Price
12	15/32	260	70	200	308222	€ 44.80
14	9/16	310	85	250	308223	€ 51.90
16	5/8	335	85	300	308224	€ 54.50
18	23/32	350	85	300	308225	€ 68.50
22	7/8	410	105	340	308227	€ 86.90
24	15/16	420	110	340	308228	€ 94.50
30	1-3/16	480	110	340	308231	€ 141.00

Eye Gimlets or Flute-maker's Gimlets from old stock

Same type of bits as above! They come from a German tool factory shut down a while ago. These bits have been stocked for several years and have not been used. They come in best condition. They are with round shaft. Only to be turned by hand! All dimensions in mm! Enlargement!

Diameter  mm	Diameter  inch (approx.)	Total   length	Max. Depth   of cut	Order  nr.	Price
8	5/16	250	200	308308	€ 6.90
10	3/8	270	210	308310	€ 7.90
24	15/16	390	300	308324	€ 29.90
Other sizes not available!

Tapered Spoon Bit for Boring Holes in Windsor Chairs The Tapered Spoon Bit is used by chairmakers for boring or reaming holes in the seats and arms of chairs - in particular Windsor chairs. This ist the tool recommended by Michael Dunbar in his book: Make a Windsor Chair How to use! Made by Clifton.

Max. Width	Total length	Cutting length	Order nr..	Price
1-3/16" 30mm	6-3/4" 175mm	4-1/2" 115mm	303710	€ 55.90

Parallel Spoon Bit The Parallel Spoon Bits are primarily used for boring holes - either vertically or at an angle - to take the back "spokes" of Windsor chairs. Total length 4-1/2" = 115 mm, Cutting length 2-1/2" = 63 mm. Made by Clifton.

Size (inch)	Size (mm)	Order nr.	Price
3/8"	9.5 mm	303711	€ 30.90
7/16"	11 mm	303712	€ 32.50
1/2"	13 mm	303713	€ 34.10
9/16"	14,3 mm	303714	€ 35.20
5/8"	16 mm	303715	€ 38.60
11/16"	17,5 mm	303716	€ 39.70
3/4"	19 mm	303717	€ 45.60

High Quality Gimlets

This handy and quick-working gimlet comes from Japan. Whether you want to drill holes to take screws, hooks or nails, or simply would like to have a simple small drill at hand in your tool box, with this tool, you will always have a versatile helper that needs no electricity and will never let you down.