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Lee, I agree with you on the cobalt bits, but only if you are doing metal work. The cobalt bits do last longer when drilling mild steel and seem to start and stay on target without the need for an awl mark. The TiN coated bits seem to be enough for general woodworking with occasional foray into metal, IMHO.
On another note, I don't know about your likes, but personally I am done with these packaged drill bit assortments. I got one from woodcraft a couple of years ago and they are such poor quality, the metal is too "soft" that after light general use they are dull as rocks... I am really impressed with the high quality bits that have the sharp flutes, the ones that you are better off handling with gloves ;-) As for the dozens of bits, I have started to use them as gauge blocks and shims
Last edited by chopnhack; 02-25-2012, 08:09 PM.I think in straight lines, but dream in curves
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Well - I got a cheapo set of bits with my drill (a great Makita) years ago -
With wood working, I don't really use the bits very often. In general, I don't have much interest in spoiling my work with screws.
I do use my dowel drill bit a lot, and I use my Kreg pocket hole drill bit from time to time.
When I picked up an old ShopSmith, last year, I picked up a set of Forstner bits - which I use a lot. (Porter Cable).Comment
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