#22 Carbide Small Barrel Tapered Drill Bit Medium - 3/32" Cuticle + Sidewall
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#22 Carbide Small Barrel Tapered Drill Bit — Medium
The pro's small-barrel cuticle and sidewall bit. Tapered shape lets you precision-prep without nicking surrounding skin. Carbide medium grit handles acrylic + gel without loading up.
Specs: Carbide medium grit small barrel tapered shape. 3/32" shank. Compatible with all pro e-files.
Who it's for:
- Salon owners: stock backup bits per tech — carbide replacements wear faster than you think during busy weeks.
- Home-studio pros: precise bit shape for the targeted cuticle/sidewall/surface work your sets require.
- DIY home users: starter-friendly bit that won't damage natural nail when paired with low RPM.
Highlights:
- Tapered small barrel = precision cuticle/sidewall work without nicking skin.
- Carbide construction holds edge 5-10x longer than steel — pro daily-use worthy.
- Medium grit = versatile (cuticle prep + acrylic surface + sidewall cleanup).
- DTK ships within 48 hours from California.
How to use:
- Insert 3/32" shank into drill collet, tighten.
- Set RPM 15,000–20,000 (medium for cuticle work).
- Hold drill perpendicular for sidewall, angle 45° for cuticle approach.
- Sanitize with 70% IPA + autoclave or barbicide between clients.
You'll also need:
- #02 Carbide Smooth Top Safety Bit M — safety variant
- #11 Carbide Small Barrel Flat Top F — fine grit companion
- LAVIS Cuticle Oil — finish + condition
DTK ships within 48 hours from California.

