Looking for pin vise hardware!

[sally ray]

Hi , I’m looking to turn some handles for pin vices, but I can’t seem to find the individual chucks! Anyone have a source?

Thank you so much!

[David DeCristoforo]

Maybe one of these would work...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001EPX75U/ref=pd_aw_fbt_328_img_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GBF1ZDZSK70ARWWSKZH1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001RZUL1A/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1514347314&sr=8-14&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pin+vise+chuck

https://www.ajstools.com/Pin_Chuck_Mandrels_p/22-089x.htm

[Rick Gibson]

These might work https://www.busybeetools.com/products/pin-chuck-set.html
I couldn't find them on the grizzly site but grizzly does have a small pin chuck set reasonably cheap. I have also taken exacto knives and drilled them out to the size needed for small drills.

[Marvin Hasenak]

Not a pin chuck, but a Dremel chuck with a conversion piece. https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHIC-3-17mm-Electric-Motor-Shaft-Mini-Chuck-Fixture-Clamp-0-3mm-3-5mm-Drill-Bit/401384576222?hash=item5d746294de:g:CugAAOSwIIxZkXH y I add a piece of 1/8 rod to the brass end and epoxy it in the handle.
For a larger version I use the. https://www.ebay.com/itm/51mm-1-4-Mini-Hex-Drill-Adapter-Converter-Universal-Multi-Chuck-Long-Tail/282771343244?hash=item41d67c478c:g:~QsAAOSwAaJaMTJ e
For a pin chuck you could use these and add the 1/8 rod to epoxy in. https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Pcs-0-5-3mm-Small-Electric-Drill-Bit-Collet-Mini-Twist-Drill-Tool-Chuck-Set-Q/391939245989?hash=item5b416647a5:g:zyAAAOSwrXdXJ~4 H
I prefer the mini chuck, they work for all the odd sizes, the second one is also available in a larger version. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-Mini-Snap-Hex-Shank-Keyless-Electric-Drill-Chucks-Screwdriver-Driver-Hot/201621152867?hash=item2ef18ea463:g:4NQAAOSwYSlXgzD h The last one is the simplest, a 1/4 inch hole, is a perfect fit. Add a little epoxy and the chuck holds everything up to a 1/4 inch.

[sally ray]

Thanks guys!
To be more specific, I’m looking to make handles for wigmakers ventilation needles, which kind of look like small pin vises. I ordered this one on eBay to as a visual. Really specific and hard to find without the handle!

https://m.ebay.com/itm/1-Bronze-Ventilating-Holder-and-4-Size-Korea-Needles-for-Making-Wig-Toupee/252594394386?epid=2240886426

[Marvin Hasenak]

You could use the one you posted. Measure the diameter and drill a blank, then turn and epoxy the handle in the hole. If you have sourced just the needles, you could use this one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Pcs-0-5-3mm-Small-Electric-Drill-Bit-Collet-Mini-Twist-Drill-Tool-Chuck-Set-Q/391939245989?hash=item5b416647a5:g:zyAAAOSwrXdXJ~4 H
Add a 1/8 inch rod to the chuck back end and then drill a blank for a 1/8 rod that is about 2 inches long, turn and epoxy the rod vise in place.