A DECENT DRILL SET

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riversidedan

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I would buy a mainstream brand not made in China, such as Norseman, Cleveland, Triumph, Chicago-Latrobe, etc. I would recommend 135 degree split point, I have a set of jobber length, but I mostly use a mechanics/stubby length because they are stiffer and less likely to walk. Common sizes that I use often I buy backup drills, also those that are frequently used for tapping. The Norseman Magnum have held up well, I like their drills and they are reasonably priced. Example: https://www.emisupply.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2202

If you are using them for a hand drill then some have flats that prevent them from turning in the chuck, but if used in a mill, then I prefer them in a round shank. I use both keyed and keyless chucks and do not have issues with the drills spinning in the mill chuck vs. hand drills which seem to have poorer chucks. I keep a separate set for hand drills because they tend to damage the shanks.
 
Yes^^^^
You could use those in a hand drill, my "good drills" are machine use only, not hand drills.
 
riversidedan said:
Never was too keen on drills till I started playing with this machine hobby so am now interested in seeking a decent drill set and need suggestions...am thinking any set under $100 would fit the bill........

was looking at these>>>>>>>>>https://www.ebay.com/itm/184966357432?epid=2222310343&hash=item2b10daa1b8:g:IgkAAOSwZiNg7qmX

foot note >>>>>>>not looking for anything ASIAN
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Model:
1/16"-1/2"
Country/Region of Manufacture:
China
 
riversidedan said:
good catch............
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riversidedan said:
Never was too keen on drills till I started playing with this machine hobby so am now interested in seeking a decent drill set and need suggestions...am thinking any set under $100 would fit the bill........

was looking at these>>>>>>>>>https://www.ebay.com/itm/184966357432?epid=2222310343&hash=item2b10daa1b8:g:IgkAAOSwZiNg7qmX

foot note >>>>>>>not looking for anything ASIAN
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Can recomend these have bought some myself good finish split point and cobolt for that price you can not go wrong.
 
As a general rule, if you want good tools Don't buy anything made in China.
 
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