Chap 15

Question 1

Concentric bits

Answer 1

Balanced bits that do not wobble or vibrate

Question 2

Shank

Answer 2

The industry standard shank size for electric files is 3/32”(2.38mm)

Crafts are usually 1/8(3.2mm)

Question 3

Diamond bits

Answer 3

Made from either naturals or synthetic diamond particles attached to the surfaces of metal bits

Can be used in back and forth motion in forward or reverse

Question 4

Carbide bits

Answer 4

Made of carbide metal with flute-like cuts that shave the enhancement product instead of scratching it the way file, sanding bands, and diamond bits do.

Flutes are long slender cuts or grooves found on a carbide bit

Question 5

Carbide bits four types

Answer 5

Traditional, one-way, cross-cut, and pointed flutes that cut in both directions

Question 6

Small and large barrel bits

Answer 6

Used to shorten the length and shape the surface of the nail

Should not be used near cuticle area

Flat top of bit can be used to make new smile line

Question 7

Rings of fire

Answer 7

Grooves carved into the nail by filing with bits at the incorrect angle

Question 8

Tapered barrel bits

Answer 8

Coned shapes bit designed with a flat top and can be used to shape the top surface of the nail and to cut maintenance on small nails at a flat angle and at the cuticle and sidewalls

Question 9

Cuticle safety bits

Answer 9

Designed for safe cuticle work. Can be used for underneath the nail and for shaping

Shorter tapered shape and round top of this bit allow tech to get into cuticle area and sidewalks to bevel nail enhancement flush with natural nail

Question 10

Come-shaped bits

Answer 10

Slim long tapered and pointed bit can be used at the cuticle, underneath the nail on top of the nail and to prep the cuticle area for fill. Come in various sizes

Question 11

Football shaped bits

Answer 11

Can be used for underneath the nails and the cuticle area.

Has a point on top that can damage the hyponychium so use with care.

Perfect for finishing the underside surface of long curved nails

Question 12

UNC bits

Answer 12

The under-the-nail cleaner bit is a small pointed bit that can be used for tight spaces such as under the nail sidewalls and for making designer holes in nails

Question 13

Bullet bits

Answer 13

A small slender bit that is available in a flat topped or round tipped version and is similar to the UNC.

Many nail techs use this bit in a fine diamond style to prep the natural nail at the cuticle area for nail enhancement work

Question 14

Needle bits

Answer 14

Pointed bit usually as slim as the actual shank of a bit. Can be used at the cuticle; underneath the nails; in small tight spaces; and for specialty design work.

Question 15

Maintenance bits

Answer 15

Commonly referred to as backfill bits. Originally designed to trench (carve) out the growth at the smile line and to replace white tip powder.

Comes in two sizes small(1/4 size of barrel bit) medium (1/2 the size of a barrel bit).

Available in inverted shapes for more ergonomic and precise cutting.

Question 16

French fill bits

Answer 16

A French fill bit was designed to used sideways to carve out a V into the smile line area during a maintenance procedure.

Made in diamond style only, these bits come in several sizes

Question 17

Natural nail disc

Answer 17

Has a diamond surface that is used flat on the tip of the natural nail to shorten and shape.

Outer edge is made of metal or plastic and acts as a safety edge when you file

Question 18

Rubber synthetic natural nail bits

Answer 18

Come in three different color grits (yellow,black, and green) and three different shapes ( long barrel shape with a flat top and two different sizes with rounded tips).

Buff the surface of a natural nail smooth or to smooth the cuticle areas.

Perfect for difficult cuticle clean up.

Wear down quickly and can be reshaped in between use with a clean hand file at a low speed

Question 19

High shine bits

Answer 19

Sometimes called buffer bits are usually made of natural chamois, cotton, or soft leather material.

Used on nail with buffing cream to create a high shine.

One use only bits

Question 20

Pedicure bits

Answer 20

Cone-shaped and made of diamond or sapphire material.

Best for smoothing and contouring dry callused skin.

Most come with longer shanks

Some have hallow centers to ensure that they do not heat up too quickly.

Used on slow or medium speed

One direction only to prevent discomfort

Perfect for use on a mans hand calluses and for getting into difficult spots on the feet that a large foot file cannot

Question 21

Prepper bits

Answer 21

Diamond prepper bits are similar to a tapered barrel shape but slightly smaller.

Question 22

Mandrels

Answer 22

Mandrels are the metal or rubber bits that are inserted into the handpiece. The sanding and arbor bands are slipped over the mandrels.

Question 23

Sanding and arbor bands

Answer 23

One use only paper bits that slip onto a mandrel.

Question 24

Jewelry and specialty bits

Answer 24

A long slender carbide bit configured to drill a hole into the free edge of a nail enhancement to attach nail jewelry.