The Army Painter Miniature & Model Drill – Pin Vice Hand Drill with 3 Bits

The Army Painter Miniature & Model Drill

The essential tool for any hobbyist who magnetises, pins, or converts miniatures. The Army Painter Miniature & Model Drill is a precision pin vice hand drill designed specifically for use on plastic, resin, and metal miniatures — giving you clean, accurate holes for magnet placement, wire pinning, barrel drilling, and conversion work without the risk of slipping or cracking delicate components.

Compact, lightweight, and easy to control, the pin vice format gives you far more precision than a powered drill — letting you feel exactly how much pressure you're applying and stop the moment you've reached the right depth.

What's in the Box

• 1x pin vice hand drill — accepts drill bits up to 3mm in diameter
• 3x drill bits included: 1.0mm, 1.4mm, and 1.8mm — the most commonly used sizes for miniature work
• Compatible with The Army Painter Drill Bits set for a full range of additional sizes

Key Features

• Precision pin vice design — maximum control for accurate, clean holes on small components
• Accepts bits up to 3mm diameter for versatility across magnetising and pinning tasks
• Suitable for plastic, resin, and metal miniatures
• Pairs perfectly with The Army Painter Miniature & Model Magnets for a complete magnetising toolkit
• Expand your bit range with The Army Painter Drill Bits set (sold separately)

Usage Tips

• Apply gentle, consistent pressure and let the bit do the work — never force it
• For metal miniatures, use a pilot mark with a sharp tool before drilling to prevent slipping
• Drill in short bursts and clear swarf regularly to keep the bit cutting cleanly
• Use the 1.0mm bit for pinning, 1.4mm for small magnets, and 1.8mm for larger magnet placements

Perfect For

Magnetising weapon options, pinning metal and resin components, drilling out gun barrels, and any conversion work requiring precise, controlled holes. An essential tool for any Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Horus Heresy, Bolt Action, or tabletop wargaming hobbyist who works with metal, resin, or heavily converted miniatures.

From The Army Painter — hobby tools and accessories engineered to make your modelling and conversion work faster, cleaner, and more precise.