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Howdy all. Looking for a quality drill bit set. Up to 1/2 inch fine. Im sick and tired have not having a decent drill bit when i need it. Thanks!
 
Cheapest set you can find cause they all burn up.
 
I bought a 10 pack of 1/8" HS coated bits from HF just to see if they could drill holes even as well as other cheap-ies like Ryobi from Home Depot. They were about 3 bucks.
The HF were definitely junk in comparison right out of the package.
 
I love Dewalt power tools. Last year a local place had a $30 Dewalt drill bit kit on sale for $20. I got them, and they are the BEST drill bits ever. I have replaced a few of the smaller ones that broke, but they work great. The larger ones (3/16 and up I think) are beveled on the chuck end so that they will not slip in the chuck. Let me say that when you burn our bits drilling through metal, a lot of times it is your fault. Drilling through metal requires much slower speeds than most people use, and for larger bits I always use a bit of oil to help the bits cut better.
 
ike61 said:
Howdy all. Looking for a quality drill bit set. Up to 1/2 inch fine. Im sick and tired have not having a decent drill bit when i need it. Thanks!
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Try any one of these or a combination of them... The last two are clearance priced and good deals.... The most expensive is $33....


I think this is a good set and affordable:

https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...t-160-piece/82770/p-1444448125712-c-10079.htm


https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...t-246-piece/84946/p-1455229457844-c-10079.htm


https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...t-333-piece/84948/p-1455229457714-c-10079.htm
 
drilling is an acquired skill knowing speed - pressure - use of cutting fluid - how to sharpen - unless you know this no matter how much is spent the bit will burn up quickly I personally like the 135 degree coated high speed steel bits
 
Back in the day I would sharpen all my bits on a bench grinder. I had a good nac for it back then. The drill Doctor works real good my neighbor had one I borrowed on a rainy day and sharpened a whole box full of old bits.
 
Kendog 170 said:
Back in the day I would sharpen all my bits on a bench grinder. I had a good nac for it back then. The drill Doctor works real good my neighbor had one I borrowed on a rainy day and sharpened a whole box full of old bits.
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When the Drill Doctor came out years ago I worked for a large industrial supply company and I think they got more back than they sold hope they got better
 
I see too many folks that don't know how to drill. Do not go at max speed, you're just generating heat. Use oil and heavy pressure. Use a center punch if you bit walks or you're drilling something hard.
 
dodge71demon said:
When the Drill Doctor came out years ago I worked for a large industrial supply company and I think they got more back than they sold hope they got better
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I found with the Drill Doctor it is easy to mis-use. It really pays off to read the instructions. No Really!!! lol
 
Fastenall has some of the best bits I have ever used.
 
Jadaharabi said:
What it got down to with me was getting the bit positioned correctly to cut the tip correctly.
After I got that worked out, I have not bought but a few odd size bits since.
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Yes, if you don't set the bit up correctly in the collet, the chisel edge will be at the wrong. angle. The Drill Doctor works best with 1/4" and larger bits.
 
Johnny Dart said:
$106.00 ?
Holy cheesecake Bat man !!!!!!!
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Not bad price for cobalt
I bought a cobalt fractional set from Enco which was the place to go for low price machine tools. But they got eaten by MSC.
https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn...12106099#navid=12106099+4287789143+4288232966

Cobalt is good for tough metals - especially if you can't keep the tips cool.
But they are also more less tolerant of bending and jamming.

Otherwise, basic stuff, a set of high speed bits, letter, number and franctional for general use. I think the gold colored coating heps a little, but only a little.
For sheet metal such as holes for rivets, shorties are worth it.
If you have a sharpener you can get a bunch more life out of bit - if you don't break 'em.
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Mattax said:
Not bad price for cobalt
I bought a cobalt fractional set from Enco which was the place to go for low price machine tools. But they got eaten by MSC.
https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn...12106099#navid=12106099+4287789143+4288232966

Cobalt is good for tough metals - especially if you can't keep the tips cool.
But they are also more less tolerant of bending and jamming.

Otherwise, basic stuff, a set of high speed bits, letter, number and fractional for general use. I think the gold colored coating heps a little, but only a little.
For sheet metal such as holes for rivets, shorties are worth it.
If you have a sharpener you can get a bunch more life out of bit - if you don't break 'em. View attachment 1715492958
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Our Cobalt MAC bits were almost $400 for a 29 piece set. Quality bits but spendy. They would be half that price or less if they weren't lifetime guaranteed. Lifetime guaranteed? What were they thinking?
 
I actually have a old Foley 1055 sharpener will do just about any sharpening task needed. They are still out there and you can still get parts if needed.

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