Like title states looking for a good set of drill bits for steel. Anyone got any recommendations?
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Looking for a GOOD set of drill bits....
- Thread starter brans87
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more the better!
I got a set of hitachi ones and have abused them quite badly at times and they're still cutting. Just drilled a 1/2 in hole into some 1.25" hardened chrome-moly threaded rod.
I've had good luck with the dewalts that have the pilot tip.
I think your better off getting a sharpener and just use a descent bits. In the long run your be money ahead.
No love for hand sharpening?
I've had decent luck with the complete cobalt index from hf. Just know with metal you have to slow down your cutting speed.
Been using "Drillhog" cobalts from Amazon. Coupla different set sizes, obviously hafta be used slow and ideally in a press, but USA made and lifetime warranty.
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Looked at the Drill hogs and knkut since had a set before and they work good just don't loan them out!
Drill press soon I hope got room in garage after about 2 more nights oh work but it's looking best it has in years.
Drill press soon I hope got room in garage after about 2 more nights oh work but it's looking best it has in years.
my machinest buddy says precision twist brand .
runamok151
1 ton status
I've had this set for a few year and they work well. Nice case that actually DOES protect the bits if you drop them.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/29-Pc-Bl...4411&wl11=online&wl12=456231832&wl13=&veh=sem
https://www.walmart.com/ip/29-Pc-Bl...4411&wl11=online&wl12=456231832&wl13=&veh=sem
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Need a good set myself.
thearborbarber
1/2 ton status
My buddy has that set at his shop and they are nice drill bits when his dad isn't losing them.
MAKE SURE you get Cobalt Split point drills.. DO NOT waste money on HSS drill bits. Split points are the only way to go. Try drilling a hole in stainless with a standard web drill bit. All you're going to do is work harden the point you need to drill the hole at. I must have explained this a dozen times throughout the years.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
I slightly disagree. If your just drilling mild steel a properly lubed and cooled quality HSS works great.
In stainless they work well but do tend to get duller quicker.
In stainless they work well but do tend to get duller quicker.
