Dunno where my bag of drill bits went but it went walkin….
What’s a good set these days. I’m talking about those decent industrial jambos …
I was in a bind and bought a Dewalt set, but I know these bits will just break on me. They all tend do…except for the good ole industrial ones I had. The place where I bought them closed shop though.
Anyone got a good source or recommendation.
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I recently dissed the new Irwins as JUNK.
Milwaukee is where I am headed, unless I get steered toward Bosch.
Hitachi, junk, DW , junk.
MSC Supply is mail order, and they have the industrial tooling, but grease the wallet, the cash flying out will cause friction.
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Tried these guys? They sometimes have good prices.
http://www.jlindustrial.com/
I havent had luck with any. The dewalts snap like tooth picks, my milwaukees arent too bad but three of theirs have broken too.
The only irwins i've used are their paddle bits which are fine till that first nail.
For paddles I found the bosches to be really aggressive but three out of four of the ones I had lost their pilot points.
I give up, try shooting holes through the wood with a gun. It'll keep the home owner from looking over your shoulder while your working anyhow.
Consolidated Toledo Drill 2920 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH 43606-0947 Phone: 419-531-5151, 800-537-8820 (toll free)Fax: 419-531-0697
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This is the manufacturer of my bits of choice. They last, hold sharp. Of course, the small bits when pressured are apt to break from any manufacturer.
You can find them here:
http://www.gendco.com/?catid=4&p=showproduct&showp=118&show=0&intro=true
but I got my set from my 30 yr tool supplier:
http://electrictool.com/ Call the Maumee store, ask for tim and tell him you saw this on FHB's Breaktime. Drop my name if you see fit. They'd ship I'm sure.
edit: Sorry MSA, meant this for the chef.
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Edited 10/3/2006 11:00 pm ET by calvin
Chef, see message above ^A great place for Information, Comraderie, and a sucker punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
You want industrial, try Cleveland Twist Drill. My old man bought a set of <¼" by 64ths and another set ¼"-½" by 32nds in the early '50s and left 'em to me when he died. I still use them whenever I have to drill metal. They are still sharp, too.
I think there have been maybe three bits broken in 50 years. Here's a link to the on-line catalogue.
http://www.kennametalipg.com/br_cleline1.shtml
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Another vote for Cleveland Twist Drill. Funny how two really good USA drill makers are both in Ohio.
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I've been considering a set of these:
http://www.garrettwade.com/jump.jsp?itemID=111009&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C3%2C12000&KickerID=76&KICKER
the Bosch bits aren't winners either..
Try US made TRW or Cleveland...
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Here's a fantastic used set on ebay - Cleveland twist, 2 sets for $50. Buy it before I weaken and buy them myself.
http://cgi.ebay.com/CLEVELAND-TWIST-DRILL-SETS-1-16-1-2-WIRE-SET-1-60_W0QQitemZ150034584702QQihZ005QQcategoryZ58216QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
For me, the DeWalt "pilot point" bits are the cat's meow. A second choice is Triumph (which is made by Cleveland, I think).
You're breaking them all the time? Well, it IS important to have quality bits. Most any professional supply house will carry quality bits.
You might consider the type of drill; not all drill bits are made the same, for the same conditions. Besides obvious differences in the points, there are differences in the flute designs, intended for different materials.
Perhaps the problem is not with the drill bits? Could your chuck, or drill bearings, be at the root of your problems? Are you perhaps pushing too hard, or have the speed too high? Are the workpieces secured in place?
Get the ones that are solid cobalt. Not the plated ones. Pricy, but they sure hold an edge for a long time.
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