- Titanium pilot point for longer bit life
- Starts on contact for cleaner holes
- No spin shanks
- Tapered web provides greater durability to reduce breaking
- Includes sizes from 1/16-inch to 1/2-inch in a plastic tough case
DEWALT's titanium drill bits have a titanium coating that provides longer life when drilling in non-ferrous metals. These bits are also suitable for drilling in wood and plastic and are ideal for commercial and residential applications. Includes sizes from 1/6-inch to 1/2-inch in a plastic tough case.
By Max Power
You can drill holes in galvanized metal with these and the titanium coating wont even have a scratch in it. If you cock the bit wrong on accident they have more flex than cheaper bits so they are less likely to snap. When they do snap they are good steel in the middle rather than carbon. I've had these for years. I get cheap sets for $10 thinking that I'm saving money and then they snap off in the middle of their very first hole, that literally happened to me with a set of DrillCraft drills, and that just makes the job that much harder, plus you just threw out your money. With drill bits you always get what you pay for. I usually trust Dewalt. Milwaukee's drill bit set on Amazon is $23 as opposed to this set at $29. Usually milwaukee is just as good, but I haven't tried their drill bits so can't say for sure, just pointing it out. Between Bosch, Milwaukee, and Dewalt, I tend to just go for the cheaper of the 3 because I can't tell any difference in quality.
Hope that helps!
Hope that helps!
By EOB
I have never purchased titanium bits before. Always used the regular bits and they would dull almost immediately on metal. Tried these bits for drilling through a steel i-beam and was surprised that they did not dull and cut through the beams like butter. I sprayed a lubricant while drilling to help dissipate heat. I definitely recommend these bits!
By John Carter
You can't buy high grade tools/equipment and give bad reviews because you use them wrong. i think it's fair to say that most folks use a drill by putting in the correct size bit, pulling the trigger and pushing. when you are dealing with varying conditions (materials), it helps to understand that speed, torque and pressure should be adjusted if you are wanting perfection (or as close to it as you can). these bits should not be the only bit set you own. buy a cheap set for situations where cheap sets work fine. i won't get into a long winded discussion on proper use of bits and drills but it almost never hurts to start with a lower torque setting on your drill and work your way up. i don't mean to offend the other reviewers, i've been on job sites and had to school old vets on this subject. i grew up with very basic tools and have had the pleasure of learning new techniques as better tools have come on the market. it takes a lot of trial and error before you find what works best. i like these bits for very hard and very soft materials. i use my cheapo bits for everything in between.
By A
I am a huge fan of anything dewalt they seem to make quality products and have not failed me yet. I use these bits for everyday use and love them. The pilot point seems to help with getting holes started and limits the bit from walking in harder materials. I am yet to break a bit although I have not used the smallest bit as of yet. The case is compact and easy to use. Great for the DIYer in us all.
By G3
These Dewalt titanium-coated drills are some of the best I've used. When new, they are nearly as sharp as machine-shop drill bits, and the coating keeps the edge useful for a LOT of drilling. I had one 1/2" pilot-point bit last through more than 50 holes through 1/4" to 1/2" steel plate.
However, note that once dull, when you sharpen the bit, the coating goes away and so does the longevity of the edge. After sharpening, these drills are good for only 5-10 holes in steel before they dull up again. Kind of disposable in a way. Also, the pilot point drill bits can't be sharpened in a Drill Doctor or any such machine; they have to be hand-ground. Again, sort of a disposable bit. After mine get dull, I'll sharpen them once and then use them only on wood. Since it costs $14 to replace the 1/2" bit, and $24 to get a whole set - - well, you get the idea.
However, note that once dull, when you sharpen the bit, the coating goes away and so does the longevity of the edge. After sharpening, these drills are good for only 5-10 holes in steel before they dull up again. Kind of disposable in a way. Also, the pilot point drill bits can't be sharpened in a Drill Doctor or any such machine; they have to be hand-ground. Again, sort of a disposable bit. After mine get dull, I'll sharpen them once and then use them only on wood. Since it costs $14 to replace the 1/2" bit, and $24 to get a whole set - - well, you get the idea.
By Elizabeth A. Carr
These are sharp and the range of sizes are great too. Have used them on wood and metal in these first few weeks of owning them. Neighbor asked if I had HSS bits to drill holes into 1/4 inch metal plates. So I went to his home with these to try them out. And they cut into the metal fast and easy. In no time the project was done. None have broke as of yet, and even after drilling into the 1/4 metal they are still sharp. The anti slip triangle shape is a time saver also. Once you have it correctly in your key-less chuck you can start drilling without the hassle of having it spin around wildly as you drill into the project. These are easy to use, easy to get the size your looking for, have a tough case included and with proper use will last a long time. YES I WOULD RECOMMEND THESE DRILL BITS.
By M.T
Very strong quality and a great range of drill sizes.
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DISCLOSURE:
I received this product at the REGULAR price (no special discount). No payment was received to give a rating or to write a review. My ratings are purely based on my perception of how good the quality and features of a product are. I do not consider the usefulness of a product, as a customer would only buy an item which is useful/needed for them. I am an avid online shopper and realize the importance of reviews from other users. Thus, I take extreme care in offering the most fair review and rating possible.
If you found this review helpful, please give a Helpful Vote! If you have any questions about the product's quality, looks, features or anything else, simply make a comment and I will promptly respond. If you need pictures or videos of the product, I will be happy to provide them as well.
By Scott K.
Remember the basics and these will work great for most needs. These bits are made of High Speed Steel (not High Carbon... 0.5% to 1.5% Carbon) and coated with Titanium Nitride (TiN) using the physical vapour deposition (PVD) process. This simply means that the substrate of H.S.S. is the best quality STEEL for cutting tools in general and the Tin coating is extremely hard to help the bit stay sharp. TiN, like Carbide, has a "High Red Heat Hardness" which means that UNLIKE MOST STEEL, the hardness of this material actually INCREASES when it is glowing CHERRY RED from heat (~650 Degrees C). I recommend reading the following: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-speed_steel. Besides helping to keep the cutting edge sharp, TiN has a lubricity which helps prevent "Galling" and aids in removing chips up the flutes without generating even more heat. The MOST COMMON MISTAKE made when drilling through metals, is a feed rate which is TOO SLOW! For some reason, most people instinctively are hesitant to feed (Push) the drill into the material as fast as it should be. This causes several problems: 1) your drill bit is spinning in place while generating heat 2) the heat can not be dissipated because the material being drilled is not being carried out of the hole 3) depending on the material being cut, the first 2 issues listed will result in "Work Hardening" the metal... especially true with many Stainless Steel Alloys. Without getting into an entire lesson, your goal while drilling any material is to have a constant string of chips coming out of the hole being made; this helps to avoid the issues above. Additionally, asking if it's o.k. to use a cutting fluid is like asking if your car's engine would work better with oil. Unless there are conditions which prohibit using a good quality cutting oil (damaging the material you're cutting, contamination etc.). Avoid creating a cycle where you get the material extremely hot, then add cutting oil. This can harden the material and/or change the metallurgical qualities of the cutting tool.
I gave these tools 5 stars mainly because it is very difficult to find cutting tools of this quality AT THIS PRICE! There are better drill bits available but you should be prepared to pay 3 to 5 times the price. My machine shop will buy these bits especially when there is a sale, discount or other special. Typically we buy our cutting tools from a Local vendor, and over the years we have developed a list of brands which suit our specific needs. These Dewal Drill Bits work great in automated machining operations where the speed and feed rate are precisely controlled and the tool is flooded with cutting fluid. However, there is always a job that requires using hand drills or a drill press and we have found that these bits hold up to the imprecise forces created when controlled by the hands of a human.
I gave these tools 5 stars mainly because it is very difficult to find cutting tools of this quality AT THIS PRICE! There are better drill bits available but you should be prepared to pay 3 to 5 times the price. My machine shop will buy these bits especially when there is a sale, discount or other special. Typically we buy our cutting tools from a Local vendor, and over the years we have developed a list of brands which suit our specific needs. These Dewal Drill Bits work great in automated machining operations where the speed and feed rate are precisely controlled and the tool is flooded with cutting fluid. However, there is always a job that requires using hand drills or a drill press and we have found that these bits hold up to the imprecise forces created when controlled by the hands of a human.
By J. F.
This product arrived quickly and undamaged.
There is really not much to say here besides the drill bits are doing a great job thus far on all of my projects. I have utilized them on various woods, metals (with use of mineral oils), and even acrylics (transparent and colored) without issue on my trusty old Craftsman Drill Press (originally owned by my father to build his minimax airplane back in the day). My point with the drill press is that these bits have only been utilized in a tool that has been reworked and calibrated well enough to build a plane you'd trust your life in. As such, if they are utilized on other off-calabrated tools (cheap hand drills, etc), I can not say if you will have the same experience I have.
In either case, the molded plastic case holds the bits well, the case is much more sturdy than I would have expected, and there is even enough room for me to store my Press' key in the top corner (great since I tend to lose that little guide after time). In addition, since the case is small, it is easy to store below the press and the bright yellow coloration makes it easy to find as well.
Conclusion: As of now, these bits are doing a great job and I am still utilizing them daily. I hope they will continue to do the same in the years to come.
I hope this review helps.
There is really not much to say here besides the drill bits are doing a great job thus far on all of my projects. I have utilized them on various woods, metals (with use of mineral oils), and even acrylics (transparent and colored) without issue on my trusty old Craftsman Drill Press (originally owned by my father to build his minimax airplane back in the day). My point with the drill press is that these bits have only been utilized in a tool that has been reworked and calibrated well enough to build a plane you'd trust your life in. As such, if they are utilized on other off-calabrated tools (cheap hand drills, etc), I can not say if you will have the same experience I have.
In either case, the molded plastic case holds the bits well, the case is much more sturdy than I would have expected, and there is even enough room for me to store my Press' key in the top corner (great since I tend to lose that little guide after time). In addition, since the case is small, it is easy to store below the press and the bright yellow coloration makes it easy to find as well.
Conclusion: As of now, these bits are doing a great job and I am still utilizing them daily. I hope they will continue to do the same in the years to come.
I hope this review helps.
By Charles in Richmond
I'm not a huge dewalt fan, I think they've really gone down hill in the last 15 years. But they still make some great tools, and these bits are one of them.
We use them on the jobsite, residential home building, and consistently find them to exceed expectations. I buy a box of these for every cordless drill set and shop drill. Where they really rock is drilling metal, had consistently great experience with these, as good or better as my Bosch tap drill bits.
We use them on the jobsite, residential home building, and consistently find them to exceed expectations. I buy a box of these for every cordless drill set and shop drill. Where they really rock is drilling metal, had consistently great experience with these, as good or better as my Bosch tap drill bits.
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