On Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:15:43 GMT, Red Green
wrote:

OTOH, Vix bit. Never heard of it. Yep, Googled it. Neat...all 50
bizillion times I coulda used it. Doesn't appear to be a Borg item (not
surprised). Woodworkers supply store bailed town long ago. Maybe
contractor tool supply.

I just looked them up at:

http://www.woodcraft.com/Family/2002022/SelfCentering-Hinge-Drilling-Vix-Bits.aspx

It has California's Proposition 65 notice.

"...Tools

California requires the following notice:

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals a
lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and
cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber.

Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a
well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles."

Even has a warning for electrical cords -- imagine that!