Source for quality metal drill bits?

[Dpmulvan]

Looking for a good source for metal drill bits.

[Steve F]

MSC.com or McMasters.com

[faverymi]

I buy good stuff from Snap on truck

[Dan J]

Norseman Drill Bits 44170 available from Amazon
US made super quality reasonable price. I love these things

[Tippy]

What I've learned from machining and machinists at work, is you don't need really good drill bits, just make sure you use a good tapping fluid.

We drill through SS with jobber bits all the time.

[MBAtarga]

Originally Posted by Tippy

What I've learned from machining and machinists at work, is you don't need really good drill bits, just make sure you use a good tapping fluid.

We drill through SS with jobber bits all the time.

So you have no issues with Chinese made bits? That is what you appear to be implying.

[nocarrier]

The term "jobber" has to do with the length of a drill bit. Not the quality.

[Mike R.]

fastenall has good quality bits that are reasonable.
i do like Hanson hs bits the most, which are on most tool trucks

[porterdog]

I've never gotten anything regrettable from McMaster-Carr.

[dad911]

What are you drilling?

For steel/Aluminum, for the most part I use bits from Harbor freight, buy and index set every couple years. Can but the common sizes in bulk, like 1/8" for pop rivets. Unibit for 'large' holes.

Most people tend to drill too fast, and not use enough pressure. The bit should always be making a chip (or curl) When you drill too fast, the bit rides on top and just generates heat(gets dull)

Wood, use spade or forstner bits.

[dicklague]

Originally Posted by dad911

What are you drilling?

For steel/Aluminum, for the most part I use bits from Harbor freight, buy and index set every couple years. Can but the common sizes in bulk, like 1/8" for pop rivets. Unibit for 'large' holes.

Most people tend to drill too fast, and not use enough pressure. The bit should always be making a chip (or curl) When you drill too fast, the bit rides on top and just generates heat(gets dull)

Wood, use spade or forstner bits.

I agree with you 100% Good HFT bits are fine.

I would never buy from the Snap On truck.....unless somepme else were buying!!

[Billthebuilder]

Sams club
28.00 with steel case

[Tippy]

Originally Posted by MBAtarga

So you have no issues with Chinese made bits? That is what you appear to be implying.

Not sure where MSC sources their bits?

[Tippy]

Originally Posted by nocarrier

The term "jobber" has to do with the length of a drill bit. Not the quality.

I didn't know that. Thought it meant cheaper priced.