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I really like the Chicago-Latrobe drill bits. They're not cheap, but they cut through steel like butter.
I can +1 Chicago-Latrobe drills. My set has lasted for years, and I'm an idiot who abused the crap out of his drills until I learned better. Breaking off a drill inside of your work really sucks, so I'd rather spend the money up front and get something better. Drills seem like one of those places where it reaaaally pays not to skimp.I really like the Chicago-Latrobe drill bits. They're not cheap, but they cut through steel like butter.
There's a lot of merit to this, but I'd also say that buying a set of drills can be quite handy if you have the money for it. Being able to step up through sizes to make a large hole in some really tough material has been invaluable for me, and I wouldn't have been able to do that if I hadn't purchased a full set. I buy individual drills for projects (typically Walter Titex high helix drills because those things are freaking awesome), but I've always been really glad to have my nice Chicago-Latrobe index.I can't believe, (well, I guess I can...) no one suggested buying just the drills you need. as you need them. If you want a set, sit down with a drill chart and order one each of the tap and clearance sizes. And maybe fractions. Unless you are expecting to do drill/ream work, What else do you need!
Buy the best available, you'll pay far less than buying a set a high percentage of which you may never use.
I tend to buy "just what I need" for lots of things, but a fractional set is worth it in my opinion. I use all the drills in my jobber set fromI can't believe, (well, I guess I can...) no one suggested buying just the drills you need. as you need them. If you want a set, sit down with a drill chart and order one each of the tap and clearance sizes. And maybe fractions. Unless you are expecting to do drill/ream work, What else do you need!
Buy the best available, you'll pay far less than buying a set a high percentage of which you may never use.