Anyone have good direct experience will drills and drill bits?
I'll attempt to summarize what I've read:
- Generally HSS USA drill bits are fine, or cobalt if you're cutting something really hard. The disadvantage of the cobalt is that it is hardened and can shatter
- Buy American, Chinese drill bits are generally garbage
- Use cutting oil!!
- Remember to use the appropriate drill speed (lower speeds on larger drill bits, this is why 3/8" drills turn much faster than 1/2" drill bits and why someone would have both)
- Air drills are handy for tight spaces and won't overheat
- Drill Doctor (http://www.drilldoctor.com) to sharpen your own bits
Please jump in and correct me if I'm wrong on any of this or if you have different opinions.
I've considering drill bits like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Norseman-29pc...0151&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=NORSEMEN+DRILL+BIT
Norsemen is a name that keeps coming up.
I'm also looking for an air drill because the past few times I've wanted to drill something in the Jeep, the Milwaukee electric drill I have has had clearance problems because of something I didn't really feel like disassembling to make more room.
I'll attempt to summarize what I've read:
- Generally HSS USA drill bits are fine, or cobalt if you're cutting something really hard. The disadvantage of the cobalt is that it is hardened and can shatter
- Buy American, Chinese drill bits are generally garbage
- Use cutting oil!!
- Remember to use the appropriate drill speed (lower speeds on larger drill bits, this is why 3/8" drills turn much faster than 1/2" drill bits and why someone would have both)
- Air drills are handy for tight spaces and won't overheat
- Drill Doctor (http://www.drilldoctor.com) to sharpen your own bits
Please jump in and correct me if I'm wrong on any of this or if you have different opinions.
I've considering drill bits like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Norseman-29pc...0151&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=NORSEMEN+DRILL+BIT
Norsemen is a name that keeps coming up.
I'm also looking for an air drill because the past few times I've wanted to drill something in the Jeep, the Milwaukee electric drill I have has had clearance problems because of something I didn't really feel like disassembling to make more room.