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Post by Clank on Sept 4, 2014 15:37:11 GMT -5
I bought a 13pc. set of HF high speed drill bits w/the hex end for quick change. In My Opinion they're CRAP! I was trying to drill 20g and this happened.  |
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Post by Clank on Sept 4, 2014 15:38:13 GMT -5
By the way this is the first time I've ever seen a drill bit bend. Break yes bend no.
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Post by jhobe6678 on Sept 4, 2014 16:51:03 GMT -5
Sure you didn't knock it with your hammer?  JK. HF bits and such I buy as disposables mostly, or use them on soft items like wood or plastic. I have some Ryobi bits if I need or I'll just go by real carbide bits if it calls for it. Rarely do I do much metal work/fabrication on the account of I live in an apartment and have limited work space. They guarantee their hand tools but I doubt their bits and such. I bet it's another case of China strikes again. Sorry bro. |
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Post by 2TDave on Sept 4, 2014 16:55:37 GMT -5
Yeah those bits suck. I bought a set on sale knowing they would but they are worse than I imagined. Mine either broke or spun the shafts.
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Post by birdman on Sept 4, 2014 18:53:37 GMT -5
LOL
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Post by sirironduke on Sept 4, 2014 22:03:48 GMT -5
I have a few of those that came in a larger set. I found that none of them are realy centered and a couple i spun right out of the hex attachment. And yes the harbor freight bits snap and dull fast, but ive never seen one bend like that.
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Post by defenestrate on Feb 24, 2015 20:45:06 GMT -5
When I last picked up bits at HF, there were a few options better than the cheapest bits, priced accordingly. Have had good luck with the titanium coated M2 bits, but I have not tried to drill steel yet. The tungsten carbide ones looked decent, but were close to what I'd expect to pay to get a set from Craftsman or similar. My bits were a bit cheaper than better known brands, but the quality looks to be pretty decent so far. Will report back if I do some drilling in steel, or get them to fail unexpectedly.
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JK. 
