B&D Drill bet set...

[christopheralan]

Just got paid from a commission and it is time to get some new dirll bits. I saw this online but have never purchased Black & Decker bits before. I think it has the quick connects but not totally sure. Thoughts?

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=278288-70-71-740&lpage=none

 

[Mike Davis]

You are paying for a bunch of screw drivers that you probably don't need and getting only a few drill bits which are probably of dubious quality.

 

[Bas]

I have a set like that. It's worth getting as a starter set. The spade bits tend to dull/ burn quickly, but they're OK for incidental use. The screw driver bits wear out pretty quick, especially the regular slotted/ philips head ones. But it's nice to have all the odd shapes and sizes. Twist bits aren't great for WW, but they'll make a hole.

In other words, treat it like a starter router bit set. Replace the items you use a lot (and wear out) with high quality stuff. For example, I bought a good 3/4" spade bit when I drilled my bench dog holes. But the other sizes - I use those once a blue moon.

The price is OK. On sale, you can find a set like this for $20.

If you're buying it just for the drill bits, you're better off with the Woodcraft brad point set that's currently on sale for $30. Or get a bunch of bits from Harbor Freight.

 

[christopheralan]

Nuff said gents. I'll keep looking. Thanks!

 

[Threejs]

Woodcraft has a set of 170 drill bits (brad or twist point) on sale for $30.
I bought one of these sets last time they went on sale, and have been very happy with them. Now you don't get any screwdriver bits with them, but you do get a lot of drill bits.

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=20268

 

[ScottM]

I second the WC sets. Bradpoint is what you want to most WW.

 

[JJD]

I also got a set of the Woodcraft bits and have been very happy with them.

 

[michaelgarner]

ok ok,,I need to find a Plasma center, sell my hand planes, and not eat and I can afford the bits. You will love the Brads. God bless my friend.