Drill Bits
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You're asking about 3 different applications. But each brand out there will do the job. I've never used Chinese (HF) bits if that's any help.
Ceramic (floor) tile and WALL tile are two different animals and require different bits.
My favorites are:
Metal, just about anything commonly available. I use a number set since it works for tapping holes as well as general drilling.
Floor tile, depends on the hardness...wall tile requires a glass drill bit to get through the glaze, and you might need a dremel tool to get started.
Concrete, Blue Point.
Ceramic (floor) tile and WALL tile are two different animals and require different bits.
My favorites are:
Metal, just about anything commonly available. I use a number set since it works for tapping holes as well as general drilling.
Floor tile, depends on the hardness...wall tile requires a glass drill bit to get through the glaze, and you might need a dremel tool to get started.
Concrete, Blue Point.
For hardened steel and stainless M42 cobalt, for hand drill use M35 cobalt they really improve battery run time, Viking are good, drill hog are close but cheaper. For sheet metal, aluminum and soft metals HSS bits are fine. For concrete and tile Hilti and Bosch. No Irwin or cheap Chicom stuff.
The Hilti and Bosch masonry SDS series bits are made in Switzerland and Germany, the Viking are made in USA. Never buy Chicom drill bits, tap or dies.
Edit: some other USA made.
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Edit: some other USA made.
The Best USA-Made General Purpose Drill Bits on a Budget?
Are you up for a challenge? A reader asked for general drill bit recommendations! I know which I would pick, but which set do you think fits the bill?
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Are there any "Made in USA" drill bits?
I'm looking for a 29 piece drill bit set made in the USA. (I'd much rather support several North American workers than one American CEO who makes billions off cheap labor...) I was told this Cleveland set (Item Number C70365) was made in USA but this website doesn't show country of origin. Can...
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I've used a Bosch for concrete, it held up well in a hammer drill.
