#22 Carbide Small Barrel Tapered Drill Bit Medium – 3/32″” Cuticle + Sidewall

#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).

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