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SE 10-Piece Diamond-Coated Tapered Bead Reamer Set - 2-¾ Inch Length, ⅛-Inch Shank, Compatible with Rotary Tools - Ideal for Jewelry Making, Crafts, and More - DF83611

SE 10-Piece Diamond-Coated Tapered Bead Reamer Set - 2-¾ Inch Length, ⅛-Inch Shank, Compatible with Rotary Tools - Ideal for Jewelry Making, Crafts, and More - DF83611

SE's 10 piece diamond-coated tapered bead reamer set with 1/8 inch shanks, made to fit rotary tools for enlarging and smoothing bead holes quickly.

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What we liked

  • + Ten tapered reamers with diamond-coated tips, so there are spares when one wears down
  • + Standard 1/8 inch shank fits most rotary tools and die grinders for fast work on hard beads
  • + Low price per reamer compared with handled sets

Trade-offs

  • - Shank-only bits with no handles, so you need a rotary tool or pin vise to use them
  • - Powered reaming can crack fragile glass or pearls if you rush

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