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I am in need of a pin vise and a 1/32 sized drill bit, is that the size of drill bit that comes with the citadel hobby drill? Or will I need to special order/locate one locally?

I don't know what size the citadel drill bit is.

I do know that you can get pin vices/drills for much cheaper.

I have this one
http://www.micromark.com/pin-vise-and-drill-bit-set,7804.html

(obviously its more expensive than the GW one, but I got mine for much less). Here is an example from Amazon, same price as GW, but with a huge pile of bits

http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Micro-Drill-Vise-Chuck/dp/B001RJE3X8/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1388180908&sr=1-1&keywords=pin+vise

The Citadel drill bits are 1mm.

The drill is a good tool in itself. You can probably find cheaper from Screwfix or B&Q, etc. You can also buy a set of different sizes bits, however for wargame purposes the 1mm does nearly everything you need anyway.

Hmm that is a nice drill, think I may get that. I was just wondering about the citadel one because it is pretty easy for me to find and I need the 1/32 bit to magnatize my war walker.

Instead of the GW drill, I use a cordless variable speed drill(Dewalt 9,5v). It also makes your drill bits go in straighter because your hand can go back and forth while trying to get the bit in using the GW one..

I also use Dremel step down/up bits. They come in a 5 pack and go from 3/32 - 1/8. They cost around $7-8 US and available at DIY and some craft stores.

You could also call some mom and pop hobby stores. Sometimes they will have bits.

Hope this helps.