Metric Drill Bit Set - $17

[JimGo]

Not the highest quality, but if they're anything like the standard set I bought, they're OK. Thought some might be interested:

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/bargain2.htm

I just placed an order. I have the four or five bit set from Woodcraft, but thought this was a good deal. There have been a few instances where I've measured the diameter of a tube or other component and wished I had the appropriate metric bit, especially something like a 12.5mm bit.

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

Thanks Jim, I just ordered a set

BTW, you forgot to mention there is FREE SHIPPING!

I've ordered from MLCS before and have been always happy with thier router bits.

 

[JimGo]

Ron,
Thanks, yep, I did forget to mention the free shipping! You really can't beat the price!

 

[gerryr]

Too bad they're brad points. How do you sharpen those things?

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

With a small square stone

 

[Dario]

Gerry,

That's the only part stopping me from ordering too. I am hoping to maximize the use of my new toy, the Drill Doctor []...which I haven't used yet [V]. Actually never even read the manual yet! [B)]

 

[JimGo]

I'm in the same boat Dario! And I have family coming this weekend, so I won't be able to play with my Drill Dr. 'till at least Sunday! But I think Billy said that he uses the Drill Dr. on his formerly brad point bits.

 

[gerryr]

Originally posted by Dario
<br />Gerry,

Actually never even read the manual yet! [B)]

Real men never read manuals, until after it's too late![]

 

[byounghusband]

quote:
Originally posted by Dario

Gerry,
Actually never even read the manual yet!

Real men never read manuals, until after it's too late!

Mine came with a video. When do I watch the video???[B)][]

 

[DCBluesman]

Have your wife watch it. She wants to tell you how to do things anyway. [8D]

 

[Dario]

Originally posted by DCBluesman
<br />Have your wife watch it. She wants to tell you how to do things anyway. [8D]

NOT my wife! [^]

I know she would love to watch that video with me though. I know it is not romantic but hey...[]

 

[JimGo]

Originally posted by byounghusband
<br />

quote:
Originally posted by Dario

Gerry,
Actually never even read the manual yet!

Real men never read manuals, until after it's too late!

Mine came with a video. When do I watch the video???[B)][]

I guess that depends on whether you're a "real man" or not! []

 

[davidrei]

Excellent, Thanks for the tip. I was having trouble finding a meteric brad point set earlier this morning. Talk about good timing!

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

I just received my set of disposable drills.

No dis on you Jim, but if you didn't purchase this set yet, save your money

 

[Dario]

Ron,

Sorry to hear that and thank you for informing us.

Sounds like these apply...
If it is too good to be true, it probably is.
...and...
You get what you pay for. [B)]

Surprising that companies are willing to ruin their reputation by selling such products!

 

[JimGo]

Too late for me Ron, but thanks for the feedback! Mine haven't arrived yet; what do you see as the problem?

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

Poorly sharpen.

The flutes on the side of the bits are all chipped.

13mm is undersized, 10mm is oversized, 9mm is on the mark. these are the only 3 that I checked.

 

[alamocdc]

Ron, with a drill doctor you can convert them to split points. []

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

Thanks Billy

I was thinking of doing just that as I need them on my grinding wheels.

These bits will not be good for precision drilling, the 13mm = 12.8mm and the 10mm is 10.1mm.

Hey Jim,
When you get your set, let me know if you have the same problem.

 

[JimGo]

Will do Ron!

 

[JimGo]

Got mine today Ron. I'll take a mic to them tonight and see what I get for my measurements for some of the different bits.

 

[Monty]

Originally posted by JimGo
<br />Got mine today Ron. I'll take a mic to them tonight and see what I get for my measurements for some of the different bits.

So Jim, what the verdict on these bits? Are they worth the money?

 

[Dario]

Mannie,

Reading Ron's post...I won't buy it. []

 

[JimGo]

I think the best way to figure out the bit's size is to actually drill a hole with it, since I'm not sure I'm measuring the bit correctly. I checked a few of the PSI bits last weekend by measuring the non-fluted part of the bit, and there is a lot of variation in their sizes. They seem to be consistently smaller than the size at which they are labled, and the amount that they are off varies some. However, I also measured them against the Woodcraft metric bit set that I have, and they were pretty close to the same sizes as the Woodcraft bits.

 

[DocStram]

This seems like a really great deal. I know they're HF ... but, look at all the different sizes and sets. Seems to be worth having as a back up set.

Here's the link:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=32928

SELF-CENTERING
Titanium Nitride coated M2 high speed steel. Lasts over six times longer than standard bits. Aggressive split point design prevents skating, allowing easier penetration and better results.

* 29 fractional bits 1/16'' to 1/2'' by 64ths
* 26 letter bits A to Z
* 60 numbered bits 1 to 60 pc.
* Shipping weight: 7.9 lbs.



ITEM 32928-3VGA

$49.99 Regular Price
$39.99 Sale Price

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

I have that set Al

It's worth the money

 

[Monty]

Originally posted by DocStram
<br />This seems like a really great deal. I know they're HF ... but, look at all the different sizes and sets. Seems to be worth having as a back up set.

Here's the link:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=32928

SELF-CENTERING
Titanium Nitride coated M2 high speed steel. Lasts over six times longer than standard bits. Aggressive split point design prevents skating, allowing easier penetration and better results.

* 29 fractional bits 1/16'' to 1/2'' by 64ths
* 26 letter bits A to Z
* 60 numbered bits 1 to 60 pc.
* Shipping weight: 7.9 lbs.



ITEM 32928-3VGA

$49.99 Regular Price
$39.99 Sale Price

Al,
I've got that set also. I'm looking for a metric set.

 

[Thumbs]

If you want a set of metric bits from 1.0mm to 13.0mm by 0.5mm, go here.

http://store.drillsandtaps.com/25pimedrset.html

A 25 piece set, for less than $40, of HSS twist drills that come in a steel case. You should be able to easily sharpen these with your DRILL DOCTORs. I bought a set last year. FWIW....