fixing stupid mistake?

[d_meister]

I have the genuine Vix bits, but needed a portable set for a work toolbox. I bought the Rockler kit, and was pleased to see that the bits had the hex quick change feature:
https://www.rockler.com/rockler-inst...centering-bits

[LCHIEN]

I have the genuine Vix bits, but needed a portable set for a work toolbox. I bought the Rockler kit, and was pleased to see that the bits had the hex quick change feature:
https://www.rockler.com/rockler-inst...centering-bits

Actually the VIX are available with the hex drive, too, as an option.
Well, I thought it was, but I can't find it. I guess its not.

OK here, you can get a set
https://www.amazon.com/3pc-Shank-VIC...2194401&sr=8-2
but I don't see the individual bits for sale with hex shank on Amazon
Although I do see S.E. Vick Tool Company Vix 5H and 7H with Hex shanks sold individually.

[d_meister]

Just happened to be in the brand-spanking new Harbor Freight in San Diego (nice), and saw their version. They, too have hex drive:
https://www.harborfreight.com/hinge-...-pc-61550.html
$8.99 for the set of 3.

Incidentally, I change the bits to brad point or split point to reduce walking along the hard grain. I would guess that giving the bit a tap with a hammer might also help keeping the bit in center when starting.

[atgcpaul]

Just happened to be in the brand-spanking new Harbor Freight in San Diego (nice)

Holy cow! When I lived in SD 15 years ago, it was a real chore getting to HF in El Cajon (or was it La Mesa?) or Chula Vista from Clairemont Mesa. Now I'm seeing a whole bunch on their store finder in the area now.

[LCHIEN]

Just happened to be in the brand-spanking new Harbor Freight in San Diego (nice), and saw their version. They, too have hex drive:
https://www.harborfreight.com/hinge-...-pc-61550.html
$8.99 for the set of 3.

Incidentally, I change the bits to brad point or split point to reduce walking along the hard grain. I would guess that giving the bit a tap with a hammer might also help keeping the bit in center when starting.

In this review
https://www.sawdustzone.org/articles...ing-drill-bits

I noted I had some bad luck with some Imported ones from Amazon; I subsequently found the US made VIX by SE Vick Corp were a lot higher quality.

I do have an older set of large self centering bits from HF but with little or no use.

[capncarl]

I noticed that woodworkers supply has a bunch of different bits such as this on sale now,