3/32 - Flat Head Drill Bit - Medium
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3/32 - Flat Head Drill Bit - Medium (Available in Gold & Silver | Small & Large Sizes)
Achieve the perfect balance of swift product reduction and immaculate surface refinement with the 3/32 - Flat Head Drill Bit - Medium, proudly available at Oz Nails & Beauty Supply. Widely considered the most versatile, "workhorse" bit in a nail technician’s kit, the medium grit is engineered to sit perfectly between aggressive debulking and delicate finishing. Whether you are shaping freshly applied extensions, leveling product unevenness, or preparing an enhancement for an infill, this bit delivers reliable, consistent control.
Featuring a traditional flat-head barrel architecture, this bit provides maximum surface contact to smoothly skim across acrylic, hard gel, polygel, or dipping powder. To perfectly suit your salon styling and your client’s nail anatomy, this essential bit is available in two premium finishes (Gold and Silver) and two optimized barrel sizes (Small and Large).
Features and Benefits:
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Versatile Medium Grit Performance: The all-purpose medium flutes seamlessly transition from general shaping and bulk reduction to surface smoothing, minimizing the need to constantly swap bits mid-service.
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Two Premium Finishes (Gold & Silver): Choose from a luxurious, wear-resistant Gold coating or a sleek, classic polished Silver finish to flawlessly coordinate with your desktop or portable e-file handpiece.
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Two Barrel Sizes (Small & Large):
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S (Small Barrel): Slimmer profile offers superior line-of-sight visibility and enhanced control, making it perfect for smaller nail beds, narrow sidewalls, and targeted surface work.
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L (Large Barrel): Expanded surface area maximizes contact with the nail plate, allowing for swift, uniform leveling and reshaping across standard, wide, or long extensions.
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Premium Tungsten Carbide Core: Forged from high-grade tungsten carbide to ensure long-lasting durability, exceptional sharpness retention, and complete resistance to rust, heat, and corrosion under high salon volumes.
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Universal 3/32" Shank Size: Designed with an industry-standard universal shank, making it fully compatible with almost all professional beauty salon electric nail drills on the market today.
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Smooth, Vibration-Free Operation: Expertly balanced to rotate perfectly true in your chuck, minimizing wrist fatigue for the technician and ensuring a smooth, rattle-free experience for the client.
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Easy to Clean & Sterilize: Highly resistant to chemical degradation, allowing it to be safely scrubbed with a bit cleaning brush, soaked in hospital-grade disinfectants, or sterilized inside an autoclave.
How to Use:
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Insertion: Securely insert the 3/32" shank of your Flat Head Medium bit into your electric nail drill's chuck and turn to lock it into place.
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Speed Calibration: Adjust your e-file speed to a medium setting (generally between 12,000 and 18,000 RPM) depending on your comfort level, the selected barrel size, and the product structure.
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Application: Hold the barrel parallel to the artificial nail enhancement. Use very light pressure and smooth, continuous, one-direction floating strokes to level out the apex, smooth away ridges, or shape the extensions.
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Safety Control: Exercise gentle caution when working near the skin; while the medium teeth are highly manageable, the flat head features structured edges, so keep a steady hand around the lateral side walls and cuticle lines.
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Dust Clean-up: After finishing the service, use a nylon or brass bit cleaning brush to clear away trapped gel or acrylic dust from the medium cutting flutes.
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Disinfection: Submerge the bit completely in a professional salon disinfectant solution (like Barbicide) following standard dilution times, or process it in an autoclave before storing.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):
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What is a Medium Flat Head barrel bit primarily used for? It is an all-around utility bit. The medium flutes are optimized for evening out product structure, shaving down medium thickness during infills, shaping extensions, and preparing the overlay for the final finishing steps.
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What configurations are available for this Medium bit? This model is available in a highly customizable selection: 2 color finishes (Gold or Silver) and 2 barrel sizes (Small or Large). You can select your ideal combination at Oz Nails & Beauty Supply.
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When should I use the Small (S) barrel size versus the Large (L) size? Choose the Large (L) size for full-surface smoothing and shaping across standard or long nail extensions. Choose the Small (S) size if your client has smaller nail plates, or if you need tighter, more precise visibility around the lateral side walls.
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Is the Gold coating better than the Silver finish? Both options feature identical cutting precision and durability. However, the Gold coating possesses a specialized zirconium/titanium nitride layer that provides a high-end luxury aesthetic and slightly enhanced heat dissipation.
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Can I use this Medium bit to remove a thick acrylic set? While it can remove acrylic, it will take longer than an Extra Coarse bit. For rapid, heavy-duty bulk-busting and shortening length, we highly recommend our Extra Coarse flat head bits available at Oz Nails & Beauty Supply.
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Is this bit safe to use close to the cuticle area? The Medium grit can be used carefully to blend product near the cuticle zone. However, if you are a beginner or want maximum safety near the skin, we recommend our specialized smooth-top safety bits or an Extra Fine bit.
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Can I use this Medium bit directly on the natural nail? No. This is a tungsten carbide bit with sharp cutting teeth specifically engineered for artificial enhancements like acrylic, hard gel, and polygel. Never use it on the natural nail plate.
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Will this bit fit my standard portable or desktop e-file? Yes. It features the industry-standard 3/32" shank diameter, ensuring a perfect, snug fit in any professional salon electric drill worldwide.
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How do I prevent the bit from overheating or burning my client? To avoid heat buildup, always keep the e-file bit moving in continuous, swift strokes across the nail. Never hold the bit stationary in one spot, and let the sharp carbide teeth do the work without pushing down heavily.
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Where can I purchase authentic professional e-file bits in Australia? You can buy the 3/32 - Flat Head Drill Bit - Medium in all color and size variations safely and reliably online or in-store at Oz Nails & Beauty Supply, Australia's ultimate destination for professional salon supplies.
Balance speed, control, and precision in every single service with the 3/32 - Flat Head Drill Bit - Medium. Select your preferred size and color combination today to upgrade your essential daily kit at Oz Nails & Beauty Supply.
Welcome to Oz Nails & Beauty Supply! We are committed to providing you with the best possible shopping and delivery experience. This policy provides detailed information about our shipping process, costs, and how we handle special situations to ensure your order arrives safely and on time.
1. Shipping Coverage
Oz Nails & Beauty Supply only ships within Australia. If you wish to ship outside Australia, please contact us here and provide the product information you wish to purchase (link and quantity), your preferred shipping method (express or standard), and your desired delivery address. We will assist you in creating an order with shipping costs after receiving a quote from the shipping carrier.
2. Order Processing Time
All orders will be processed within 1-3 business days. Once your order has been processed and is ready for shipment, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with a tracking number.
3. Shipping Methods
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Australia Post: Most orders will be shipped via Australia Post.
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TNT (Dangerous Goods): For products classified as "Dangerous Goods" such as Acetone, Alcohol in large quantities, we will use TNT's specialized shipping service to ensure safety and compliance.
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Delivery to PO Boxes and Parcel Lockers: We deliver to PO Boxes and Parcel Lockers. When using Parcel Lockers, please provide the street address of the Parcel Locker (note: dangerous goods cannot be delivered to Parcel Lockers).
4. Shipping Costs and Estimated Delivery Times
Estimated delivery times are calculated from the time the order is shipped, not from the time the order is placed.
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Standard Orders:
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Under $150:
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Standard Shipping: $10 (2-8 business days)
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Express Shipping: $15 (1-3 business days)
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From $150 to $300:
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Standard Shipping: Free
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Express Shipping: $15
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Over $300:
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Standard Shipping: Free
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Express Shipping: Free
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Dangerous Goods (e.g., Acetone, Alcohol, etc., in large quantities):
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An additional +$50 shipping fee applies.
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These products will be shipped separately via TNT. If your cart includes both dangerous goods and regular items, shipping fees will be calculated separately for each type. For example, if your cart contains 1 dangerous item and 1 regular item, the shipping fee will be $60 ($50 for dangerous goods and $10 for standard shipping).
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To ship regular items via Australia Post Express when dangerous goods are in the same order, please create a separate cart and purchase them separately. We encourage you to contact customer support if you have any questions about combining these product types in an order.
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Heavy or Oversized Items:
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Standard Shipping: An additional +$15 applies.
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Express Shipping: An additional +$25 applies.
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Products classified as heavy or oversized (weighing 1 gallon or more, or exceeding the courier's standard dimensions) will incur additional shipping costs beyond the initial shipping fee. If a heavy or oversized item is purchased individually, only the heavy or oversized item fee will apply, without any additional charges.
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Rural/Remote Areas: Delivery to rural or remote areas may take longer than standard estimates.
5. Important Information Regarding Delivery Address
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Customer Responsibility: You are responsible for providing an accurate and complete delivery address at the time of placing your order. This includes the correct house number, street name, apartment/unit number (if applicable), city, and postcode. Oz Nails & Beauty Supply recommends using an address where someone will be available to receive the parcel during business hours from Monday to Friday. If no one is available at the time of delivery, the parcel may be taken to the nearest collection point and a collection card will be left.
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Address Validation and Proactive Contact: To ensure your order is delivered successfully, we use an address validation system. If our system detects significant discrepancies or unclear information (e.g., different state, different postcode, or non-existent house number), we will attempt to contact you via email or phone to reconfirm the address before dispatching the order. However, due to the high volume of orders, this contact may not be possible in all cases. If we are unable to verify the address or do not receive a response from you, the order may be delayed or cancelled to prevent further issues.
6. Handling Returned, Undeliverable, or Lost Orders
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Causes and Responsibility: Orders may be returned (Return-to-Sender - RTS) if the recipient is unavailable, the address is incorrect/incomplete, or the recipient refuses the parcel. In these cases, Oz Nails & Beauty Supply will not be responsible for the original shipping cost.
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Return-to-Sender and Redelivery Fees: If a parcel is returned to Oz Nails & Beauty Supply due to customer error (e.g., incorrect address, recipient unavailable after multiple attempts, refusal to accept), you will be responsible for a Return-to-Sender (RTS) fee of $10 and a redelivery fee of $10. These fees may vary depending on the courier's policy at the time.
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Refund Policy: If you request a refund for an order that was returned due to your error:
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For refunds to the original payment method, a $10 Return-to-Sender fee, a $10 restocking fee, and any waived shipping fees (if applicable) will be deducted from the total refund amount.
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If you choose a refund in the form of store credit, you will be exempt from the $10 restocking fee, and we will cover the $10 Return-to-Sender fee. This store credit will be equivalent to the product value of your order, excluding the original shipping fee, and can be used for your next purchase.
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Lost or Stolen Parcels (After Delivery): Oz Nails & Beauty Supply is not responsible for parcels lost or stolen after the courier's tracking status confirms 'Delivered' successfully. However, we will assist you in filing a claim with the shipping carrier if there is evidence that the issue occurred during transit.
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Contact and Resolution Process: In the event your order is returned or encounters a delivery issue, we will contact you within 5 business days of receiving notification from the courier to discuss resolution options. These options may include:
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Redelivery to a new address: You may request redelivery to a corrected address. The redelivery fee will be quoted based on the actual cost from the courier.
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Showroom Pickup (Free): You may choose to pick up your order yourself from our showroom at 185-195 Ashley Street, Braybrook, Vic 3019. Our opening hours are: Monday to Saturday (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM), Sunday (10:00 AM - 5:30 PM). This option is free of charge.
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Refund: If you do not wish to receive the item again, we will offer a refund (with applicable deductions).
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Store Credit: We may offer store credit to encourage future purchases.
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Handling Unresponsive Orders: If we do not receive a response from you within 30 business days from our first contact regarding a returned order, the order will be considered unresolvable and will be restocked or disposed of according to Oz Nails & Beauty Supply's internal policy. In such cases, we will automatically process a refund in the form of store credit, as this offers you the most benefit (exemption from the $10 restocking fee and coverage of the $10 Return-to-Sender fee). However, if you prefer a refund to your original payment method, it will be processed according to our original payment method refund policy (with RTS and restocking fees deducted).
7. Order Tracking
You can track the status of your order using the tracking number provided in your shipping confirmation email. Please click on the tracking link in the email or visit the Australia Post tracking portal directly at https://auspost.com.au/mypost/track/#/search.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or require further assistance regarding our shipping policy, please contact us via 0449787907 or enquiry@oznailsbeautysupply.com.au. We are always happy to help.
9. Legal Notice
This shipping policy is developed in accordance with the provisions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) to ensure transparency and fairness in all transactions. Oz Nails & Beauty Supply is committed to complying with legal obligations related to delivery times, costs, and remedies for delayed, lost, or undeliverable goods.
