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I need a set of high quality Impact ready drill bits?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by kstateskier, Aug 17, 2018.

  1. Aug 17, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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    kstateskier

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    Prefer they be made in USA.
    Prefer there is more than 10-12 bits in the set
    Prefer they go up to 5/8, maybe 1/2 but its not necessary.
    Prefer theyre under $100 (which seems incredibly reasonable).

    I've used the Irwin Black Oxides before but the smaller bits haven't stood up. Dewalt's titanium bits seem decent but they don't offer them with hex shanks to plug into my impact drills.

    What have you guys used and where have you bought them? Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Aug 17, 2018 at 7:50 AM
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  3. Aug 17, 2018 at 8:01 AM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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  4. Aug 17, 2018 at 8:04 AM
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    Good suggestions! Looks like Milwaukee has some good impact options. Am I crazy that dewalt used to offer more options but no longer do?
     
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  5. Aug 17, 2018 at 10:09 AM
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    Have you looked at a drill bit sharpener? I do steel fab work and was eating through bits, until I got a sharpener. I can even get super cheap bits to cut well, since it puts a new cutting edge on them every time.
     
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  6. Aug 17, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    I’ve never sharpened drill bits. It looks complicated. By the way, using a little bit of cutting oil make drilling much smoother and make the bit stays sharp much longer.
     
  7. Aug 17, 2018 at 10:41 AM
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    I have the Drill Dr. It's amaze balls!
     
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  9. Aug 17, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    Pretty straight forward and not difficult. I agree with cutting oil. Makes a huge difference.

    This.
     
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