I have always used my Dremel with a 1/8" drill bit. You will need a smaller collet because the bit is so tiny.
(A collet is the metal unit that grasps the bit. The collet is inserted into the rotating end of the Dremel and holds the bit. They come in various sizes, you can purchase a variety pack.)
I know it would be much easier to use a drill press and a vice to hold the unit (1) steadier, and (2) as mentioned in a post above the game piece will become hot.
You can handle it with ease if only drilling the corners of the game piece. Also, it does not get very hot if only drilling the corners, only when going fully across the game piece.
Do not drill too quickly, or the plastic can melt and turn a nasty shade of chestnut. :lol:
I have never used a drill press. I have major issues with loud machines that use steel to make holes or steel that rotates (think band saw). This probably stems from my childhood, asking my Pop-pop, "How did you get that scar on your finger, Pop-pop?" :!: :lol:
Wear safety goggles :shock: if you do not already wear glasses, and wear a respirator mask (try Home Depot, Wal*Mart, etc.). There is quite a bit of (fine) dust created, perfect for getting through to your lungs.
Please know the 1/8" drill bit is for quasi-fine wire, like 24 gauge. If you are doing something funkaaaaaaey, like a wire coil that you want to stay in place and utilizing 16 gauge wire or so then use a larger bit to create a larger hole.
Game pieces are pretty durable and OOOOOOh so fun!!
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