#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:

1. Insert 3/32" shank into drill collet, tighten.
2. Set RPM 15,000–20,000 (medium for cuticle work).
3. Hold drill perpendicular for sidewall, angle 45° for cuticle approach.
4. 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.