This is the first time I’ve ever bent drill bits… and it happened to all but one or two out seven or so. I was drilling into 2x4s or 3/4” plywood, all dry.
Don’t buy Temu drill bits
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Post of the year considerations right there.
I broke a HF "Warrior" bit drilling out an M6 screw because it's all th base mechanic had. The bit snapped and I put a hole in the adjacent composite.
Twist drills are a "first world" purchase for me.
Twist drills are a "first world" purchase for me.
Typical of the junk that's out there today.
This company makes 'great' drill bits / Made in U.S.A.
https://norsemandrill.com/
This company makes 'great' drill bits / Made in U.S.A.
https://norsemandrill.com/
Whoa! That's some high quality right there!
US, Japan or Europe HSS is all gonna be good enough when used with a knowledgeable operator. Stuff from Poland can be a hidden gem as it's often less expensive than, say, Germany but still very good.
Probably Taiwan, too, although Taiwan isn't well-known for their cutting tools -- but their machine tools are good.
Probably Taiwan, too, although Taiwan isn't well-known for their cutting tools -- but their machine tools are good.
Gühring can be had at a decent price if you look around, I paid about $100 for this set from Hoffman a few years ago. Many Euro companies will ship to the USA at a reasonable cost.
https://www.mytoolshed.co.uk/guhrin...lt-m42-10-13mm-by-05mm-drill-set/prod/626736/
https://www.mytoolshed.co.uk/guhrin...lt-m42-10-13mm-by-05mm-drill-set/prod/626736/
I’m done with Temu. I knew their stuff wouldn’t be good, but I was expecting Harbor Freight level “good enough for the price,” not these abominations.
It’s hard for me to bust out of the struggle mindset. When I got out of college in ‘04, my first job only paid $10/hour (with $460/month in college loans on top of that). I bought a two story house in 2005 for $30K, and I repainted it myself using a wooden extension ladder I got at an estate auction for $5 or 10. In one bedroom, I installed 3/4” hardwood oak flooring leftovers from a neighbor with no power tools except a gifted miter saw. I didn’t get a cordless drill until I got one as a gift when I was nearly 30. I didn’t have any car payment until I was 41. Lifestyle creep is creeping very slowly for me.
I tend to buy quality used things, but for consumable items like drill bits, that doesn’t make sense unless they’re free. A lot of my drill bits came from my deceased grandparents, but I’ve broken or worn through most of those by this point.
Now that my wife found an even better job, money isn’t as tough, and I feel less guilty about spending money.
My dad had a really good set of drill bits that came in a dark green metal container. I know those were great because I drilled out a bolt stuck in a cast iron exhaust manifold like it was nothing. Anyone know what brand that might have been?
It’s hard for me to bust out of the struggle mindset. When I got out of college in ‘04, my first job only paid $10/hour (with $460/month in college loans on top of that). I bought a two story house in 2005 for $30K, and I repainted it myself using a wooden extension ladder I got at an estate auction for $5 or 10. In one bedroom, I installed 3/4” hardwood oak flooring leftovers from a neighbor with no power tools except a gifted miter saw. I didn’t get a cordless drill until I got one as a gift when I was nearly 30. I didn’t have any car payment until I was 41. Lifestyle creep is creeping very slowly for me.
I tend to buy quality used things, but for consumable items like drill bits, that doesn’t make sense unless they’re free. A lot of my drill bits came from my deceased grandparents, but I’ve broken or worn through most of those by this point.
Now that my wife found an even better job, money isn’t as tough, and I feel less guilty about spending money.
My dad had a really good set of drill bits that came in a dark green metal container. I know those were great because I drilled out a bolt stuck in a cast iron exhaust manifold like it was nothing. Anyone know what brand that might have been?
Old Greenlee came in a dark green metal case but they could have been anything in that case.
I think I once had an index of Hansons in a green metal case.
Learn to sharpen and good bits make more sense financially. That said, I rarely sharpen smaller than ~5/16" because it's trickier and new bits aren't that expensive. I usually buy a given size in packs of six or twelve.
Learn to sharpen and good bits make more sense financially. That said, I rarely sharpen smaller than ~5/16" because it's trickier and new bits aren't that expensive. I usually buy a given size in packs of six or twelve.
If a product (like furniture) includes a hex key or screwdriver for assembly I scrap it immediately and go get my shop tools
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yeah temu just isn't my thing.
Some things in life DON'T need a warning.
