thiccpaws2d ago

#Woodworking nerds,

Can I get a dovetail bit in metric, or are they exclusively imperial?

Show threadB. Garfoot  2d ago

@thiccpaws Are you asking about shank size, i.e. you need an 8mm?

Either way, look into Whiteside:
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Show threadthiccpaws
@bgarfoot No, not shank size. I'm talking about the widest area of the bit. This one says 9.52 mm which is odd metric. It's obviously a 3/8 of an inch. I was wondering if instead of 9.52 mm I could get a 10 mm bit. I don't seem to be able to find any on Aliexpress.
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Show threadB. Garfoot  2d ago

@thiccpaws Hmm. Might be better off using a smaller bit in two passes if you need exactly 10mm.

The metric dovetail bit set that I have still lists all large diameters in imperial, even for 8mm bits.

Show threadthiccpaws2d ago

@bgarfoot I don't need it to be 10 mm, it was the easiest for my non numerical mind. And two passes? Lol that's twice as many chances to screw it up.

I'll just get the 3/8 one since it was the depth that I need, and call it a day.