Which Drill Bit Brand is Best? Let's find out!
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- Опубліковано 8 гру 2019
- 12 drill bit (twist drill) brands tested for speed and durability on spring steel, 304 stainless, and mild steel using various drill bit sizes and a drill press. Drill bit showdown highlighted two very impressive brands. All drill bits tested were between $10 and $40 per set. Brands tested: Bosch, Craftsman, DeWalt, Harbor Freight (Warrior), Harbor Freight (Bauer), Ryobi, Walmart (HyperTough), Milwaukee, Metabo, Work Force, Black & Decker, and MasterForce (Menards).
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A big "thank you" to Chuck, a very talented machinist, who helped me put together the test approach. He gets credit for everything that went well, and I get the credit for any mess ups. Sorry it's taken me a year to get to this one but wanted to get it right the first time. Thanks again Chuck!
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
Bosch: amzn.to/32h9Kfh
Craftsman: amzn.to/2EoL7Fu
DeWalt: amzn.to/32dr7hl
Harbor Freight (Warrior): bit.ly/2CLXwTg
Harbor Freight (Bauer): bit.ly/2Qb1ece
Ryobi: amzn.to/3gjOcE7
Walmart (HyperTough): www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-15-Piece-High-Speed-Drill-Bit-Set-3431/196625192
Milwaukee: amzn.to/31gwxIU
Metabo: amzn.to/3j4dcAR
Masterforce: www.menards.com/main/tools/power-tool-accessories/drill-bits-accessories/masterforce-reg-titanium-twist-drill-bit-set-21-piece/5332/p-1497525447647.htm
Black & Decker: amzn.to/2Yo3YYc
Try making a cylinder out of JB weld
No industrial brands??????????????? Only homeowner junk????????????????
Dude you're a legend. You need your own TV show.
@@JayzBeerz Agreed!!!
I would love to see a test on circular saw blades! I’m a construction worker and use them almost every day!
You ever wondered what dads watch when everyone else is sleeping? Well look no further because this is it
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching!
Well ummm just because everyone is asleep and I'm watching this doesn't make it true. Maybe I watch this when they are awake too lol
I’m 16, but not a dad lol
Levi V good for you!
Hey I ain't no dad, and I watch this daily lol
Friendly reminder to everyone that this guy doesn't accept a penny of sponsorship money. He's on Patreon. $1 a month. You won't even know it's gone.
He can't buy any this stuff without us.
Thank you very much!! I spend every penny on the products I test. It helps a lot.
On the money. 👍
PF is so humble he didn't even pin this comment. This channel is one of UA-cam's best of the best. I drop everything and watch PF vids when they appear in my sub feed.
👍Done. Only channel that I monetarily support. Great channel!
U don't want to give us a PayPal account? Does not have to involve an email address. I've had a gutsful of patreon, GoFundMe, Facebook, googlepay, etc. U get 100% if it's a transfer from a bank account and not a credit card. Been using PayPal for nearly 20 years.
These kinds of unbiased tool tests done by Project Farm are priceless to me. They cover tools (like the drill bits in this video) that span a range of prices, so I can pick a brand and level of quality that matches my pocketbook for the particular tool I need. Sometimes I'm looking for a tool that I only need to use occasionally and sometimes I'm looking for something that I'll be using everyday. Either way I can find the answers I'm looking for here. A big Thank You to Project Farm!
You are welcome!
This video was a lot of good work, but completely missed out on two of the more important aspects, TOOL GEOMETRY, and WHAT the drill material PURPOSE is for.
The ONE feature not emphasized was the "split point" feature. This one aspect alone IS important. The other geometry feature is the drill point angle. Standard drill point angle is 118°. Alternative angle is 135° often used for harder materials. Also important is "web thinning" and "rake". This is a matter of simply looking at the tool bit set BEFORE purchasing. None of this was even mentioned in this video.
Then the drill material was skipped over with no explanation ....yet it seemed that "cost" was more important. Well, if you're not going to provide any information about drill material or "coating" ....and in particular "SHARPENING" .....then this video is fundamentally only for people who need a drill every five or six years .....for wood.
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That's me.
The Dewalt drill bit's seamed to do pretty good, Since Dewalt has so many kinds I'd like to see a drill bit comparison with black oxide, titanium, black and gold and cobalt bits all compared. Dewalt has all of those types available. I'd also like to see a drill bit comparison between Dewalt pilot point and split point with both drilling speed and bit life. Thanks for all your hard work.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Kobalt drills are the way to go imo. Suckers last for a long time and can be resharpend
Its 14, and the others have 20+ its more expesive than most
Same thing with Bosch, they have different levels of drill bits too.
I would love to see exactly that!
This channel is one of the true joys of UA-cam.
Thank you for the kind words!
@@ProjectFarm you should use Centigrade plz and include Metric
He actually help us unlike other youtubers advertising us something expensive that works like trash
@@stevethea5250 ...do the conversions yourself.
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This man does a great public service. Thanks mate.
You are welcome!
@@ProjectFarm I've been working with metals for over 50 years and I'm also a mechanical engineer, which helps a lot to understand the problems. I have several solutions, not found in the books, that I'm willing to share for free. You have much broader reach that I have the time to develop. How can I contact you?
@@panan7777 he probably has an email that has project farm in the address
As a blacksmith who make knives and tools with hardened steel, I figured out which bits were best by trial and error. Bosch is definitely my go to for most medium to high carbon steel and DeWalt are the ones I use for mild. Even though they are the best, they do wear out pretty quickly when you're doing a lot of hardened steel. Two things help... Don't let them get too hot and use something like a drill doctor to keep them sharp. I have saved tons of money on bits using my $50 Drill Doctor. You won't get factory results, but you can definitely sharpen old bits into very functional bits. When all of that fails, you bust out the carbide bits, which are about $15-$20 a bit. They will go through anything...
Thanks for sharing.
I know this is an old comment, but if you are still around, I have a project where I need to modify some table saw wings to fit with a table saw with different hole spacings. The wings and table are cast iron. Should the Bosch work well for that project?
@@SavageDarknessyes just use a lots of cutting oil
I've just recently found your channel- OUTSTANDING!! Your ability to convey a multitude of testing variations without occupying an hour or more to do so is impressive. Thanks a lot for your efforts!
Thanks and you are welcome!
My 8 year old son stopped to watch this video with me while i had it on. He asked what you were doing. I told him you were testing drill bits for me to see which one was best so i dont have to do it. He thought that was very kind of you. I am very thankful myself for all your videos. They are very informative and save me time. Keep on doing what you love my friend! We all love it!
Thank you for the kind words!
Kids are awesome.
Yep, so true
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Invest in your children! They are your most important asset and one of your few means to make a positive impact in this crazy world.
My wonderful grown up daughter is just about the only thing in life I feel comfortable bragging about!! That is on account of my entire family, (the other thing I'll brag about) not just me.
Hillary Clinton once claimed it takes a village to raise a child. I disagree, along with everything else she says. Look where 'that village' has gotten us!
IT TAKES A FAMILY TO RAISE A CHILD!!
That’s so sweet. My son and I also watch these kinds of videos. Then we walk into the garage and build rockets lol
I thought he was going to say: "lets see how long drill bits can be run in a lawn mower's crankcase before the engine blows up"
Great video!
Now....that would be a great video !!!
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lol. Thank you!
"That's some serious damage."
LMAO!
@@wheelstandr OMG, now at night, I'll hear Todds voice and all the familiar phrases. Maybe he needs to make a bunch of sound bites. Ring tones, or entry greeting.
Your videos are so helpful and informative, and this one is no exception! No nonsense testing, no distracting music, packed with the salient info right to the point...
Creative and thoughtful testing methods to ensure consistent conditions, and now...
You even have an alphabetical product guide to find videos fast!
This is brilliant - I so wish other UA-camrs with myriad vids would do this!
Thank you so much for all you do!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Dam ! Very impressive!!! I made my mind up witch set I'm getting. Thank you for putting all the time in to review these bits.
You are welcome!
I swear, it's like you know exactly which tool i'm going to buy next..... This channel needs more recognition.
lol. Nice! Thank you
I was shopping for drill bits this morning to go through leaf springs for a project I am working on. This video just saved me thirty bucks!
@Sven3xs so what will u buy?
@@kadenjohnson1072 what did u buy?
@hotrodd100 hyper tough is walmart
I *love* it that you talk fast. It help to get through a lot of material quickly. Your videos are engaging beyond belief! Thank you *so* much.
You are so welcome!
Well edited too. it cuts out all the blah, blah blah, and gets right to the point. Jim
Agreed. Some people talk so incredibly slow and I have to up the video speed, but he just delivers a good steady fast stream of information
I just wish there wa a note that list the best tool, without having to rewatch the whole video again. I know a lot of mechanic that just go with the brand name for all their tools. Some times a different brand might be better.
Really classy comments here gang. PF is for this new homeowner an absolute blessing. I feel assured when I make purchases for paint, drill bits, ratchet straps, my wife's Bosch icon wipers, that I bought the best. How do you place a value on that knowledge? Thanks PF, and you guys for being great.
Great videos. Project Farm is my first go-to YT spot to check for reviews on tools/things I need to buy. Thanks!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I just wanted to thank you for doing all these tests, especially for people like me. Unskilled, but willing to learn to do projects.
whats the best drill sharpener?
Great test idea! I'll do it if there's enough interest. I'll check back to see how many likes this comment receives.
Eyeball to measure and a wheel grinder (+and some trial and error to master it)
Experience offhanding the tool is the best twist bit sharpener. I bought a whole box of bits for a buck and boy did I get some practice then. But you do have to know what you're doing. If you don't dress the wheel for instance you're using you're done then before you've even started etc. You can't sharpen a twist drill very good on some hooped out rounded over and worn up grinding wheel. They need to be flat and sharp.
I’d love to see this test!
A good finer grit grinding wheel and a good eye backed by experience. It's the only thing I have ever trusted for going on 30 years.
Yes, after destroying countless drill bits in my youth, I finally learned how to drill metal about 20 yrs ago, high force, low speed, lube, back off the pressure right at the end of the cut. Works every time.
I worked in a machine shop drilling holes all day, every day, day in, day out. After a few months you get pretty good at it. I had this funny way I'd wrap my whole arm in the spider to really get some force.
Makes sense. Thank you
Thank you for the feedback
also true in the bedroom
@@Hyperian Ha!
You saved me hours of time. The Bosch drill bits are the only bits that would get through a bolt I had to drill out on my VW Cam Timing Bolt. They are amazing.
Thanks for sharing!
The channel always provides a wealth of knowledge and provides a library of information.
With winter around the corner, an idea for another project is battery chargers / maintainers / trickle chargers. What is more appropriate for different conditions.
If your are storing vehicles over winter, a car, is it best to just disconnect the battery, use a maintainer that can be just clipped on and keep the battery in optimum condition without having to disconnect the battery and lose any previous settings.
The effect of different maintainers/ trickle chargers for the multitude of different battery chemistries.
15:43 This should be informed in every drill bit set!
I bet 95% of DIY guys don't have clue about correct rpms and forces to apply
Agreed and hands up at being one of those people. Done many a project struggling on like a tit, oblivious to my mistake.
Wish I could give two upvotes on this! guess this comment will have to do.
Mr. Victory,
Agreed, I never knew the correct way to use a drill either. One thing is for sure , Project Farm is more educational than any other teaching video that I've seen
Just amazing
@Moto Guzzi This is the first I've heard of it as well. I've always been taught to let the tool do the work and I've broken more than a few drill bits by putting too much pressure on it (usually drilling small holes through metal) so I would apply moderate pressure and let 'er eat!
I know about it but sometimes its kind of hard when drilling without a drill press. I though i wasnt putting enough force and later on when i bough a new similar sized drill bit i discovered it wasnt me, the drill bit was just crap and the newer one drilled through no problem. :/
If you have good quality drill bits then yeah, follow the sugested speeds and feeds, but otherwise its kind of hard.
Best advice would be just try to keep the chips are a good size and constand. The edge is supposed to cut slices not make metal dust.
Thank you for adding your summary assessments / recommendations at the end, very helpful.
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
As always your videos are spot on with technique and relevant info. Always appreciated !!
Thank you very much!
As a machinist no one would be more likely to criticize this video.
All I can say is thanks and you did a great job with the test. You also provided good drilling advise.
Thank you very much! I've held off on this video for over a year since I wasn't happy with the original test setup. A very talented machinist "Chuck" visited the shop and helped a lot. He gets credit for everything that went right and me for everything that isn't. Thanks again!
As a machinist, you know that a full pilot hole should be drilled prior to drilling with larger bits. This was the only criticism I have, as most home shop do it your self types are not aware of this practice. Also, chip breaking, but again, I revert back to the general do it your self type. Otherwise, it shows which bits will handle "abuse" better than other brands, which will help the weekend warriors. Cheers! Zip~
ZippoVarga exactly especially larger bits pilot holes are recommended but if your rushing or are lazy as you said shows what bits will take the abuse better
Rian Callahan Agreed Rian, my comment was based on the target audience of the video.
@@curt149k hola me llamo es walter. me gusta calabaza yo soy grande calabaza chico
UA-cam must give you an award for best channel of the year 2019 and you realy are the best channel with very good fair comparison without sponsors
Thank you for the feedback!
@@ProjectFarm now lets compare feedback and see whose best
@@shawnrogers8571 very funny! That'd be so subjective. Lol
@Project Farm
You are one of the best and most worthwhile channels on YT or any other video site for that matter. Merry Christmas to you, your family, and all the subscribers to Project Farm!
What a killer project. Well done. Seriously come along over the years. Congrats. And thanks.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Would love to see a test of smaller drill bits. Specifically, how well they resist breaking. You know, all the empty spots in your drill bit sets ;) Maybe using your torque gauge to see when they break. Great stuff, as always!
Thank you for the video idea!
Second this, I need less snaps in my life and toolbox
If anyone is doing small-hole drilling ....in metal, ....ferrous ....they need to educate themselves specific to kind of work and learn a lot more about tool geometries, coolants, and have the right kind of equipment as well. It is very common for a large full drill set to have the bottom three or four sizes to be empty.
These sizes ARE very delicate and they DO break very easily, as careful as anyone can be. IF a person does this kind of drilling regularly, they usually purchase a dozen each of these sizes.
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@@taxicamel Yes, I totally agree. Still would be nice to see a Project Farm test to see which ones hold up best for the value.
This is a quality channel. The gold standard in terms of honest titles and enjoyable videography alongside narration by a knowledgeable host.
Yes. I totally agree.
Yes pleasee
Thank you very much!
Me: I wonder what -
Project Farm: I got you, fam. Say no more. We’re gonna test the world.
Thank you for the feedback
What plantes the best for habitation?
Well find out, we are not sponsored by any plantes, lmfao!
This is an excellent channel that uses thoughtful testing processes to deliver the information that many of us need to make better choices in buying our tools. Thank You!
Thanks!
This is a great comparison and as a starter guide is unmatched.
One thing you might want to look into if you ever revisit this subject is the difference between 118 degree and 135 deg points. The 118 or split points are a better geometry for metals while the 'regular' 135 are more of a general purpose bit.
You do great work, man, and i totally respect that you never take sponsorships.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Actually, you are 100% incorrect on the drill point angle. Let me repeat .....100% INCORRECT. The very first drill bit in this video is a 118° and very clearly shows no split point.
118° IS the standard "GENERAL PURPOSE" geometry put on most drill bits. These bits generally do NOT have split points. Split point is an added geometry, only of value to those people who know they want it/need it, and don't have a drill grinder that can put this feature in.
The 135° is NOT the "regular" point angle. It is an angle that is better-suited to drilling harder materials. It too, is not "split pointed" as standard. There are some bits that DO have a split point, but you have to request it or find products that are already "split pointed".
This is the one DOWNSIDE of UA-cam. People who make statements, sounding as if they really do know what they are talking about ....yet they've got everything wrong or backwards .....and some people reading the garbage, think they have just learnt something......and now they've got it all wrong.
SOLUTION: LOOK UP AND INVESTIGATE FROM MORE THAN ONE SOURCE. If someone has got it wrong, then the next source will probably reveal a problem ....then check another source that is more of an "authority".
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Lawmower: thank God! They're not testing something on me!
“This week on Project Farm, we are seeing if you can run a small engine on slightly used drill bits.” 😜
Are you the guy that sings that shrek song
Wait. The dude from smashmouth?! 🤣🤣🤣
🙄🤤😴
@@jamessmithers5206 more like dude from shitmouth
I just bought the DeWalt set a few weeks ago. Since I'm outside the US, it's time consuming and expensive to import tools and hardware. It's really nice to know I accidentally made a good choice!
Steve S what country are you from that tools are expensive?
You better check. Dewalt also has cheaper chinese rebrands. Make sure you bought the "expensive" dewalt and not the cheap line. The cheap line is crap and expensive, you better just buy some chinese brand that looks good at least in appearance.
b22chris A set of DeWalt bits like he showed here cost me about $92 American where I grew up. Import fees, taxes etc. it all adds up 😐😢😢
Steve S Please check out a company called Drill America. I have one of their full carbide sets. It was about $980- BUT and this is huge. I’m not constantly buying more and more bits because of wear and breakage.
I’ve used the crap out of the 3/8s, 1/2 and 5/8s bit through AR500 steel.
The only draw back really is I had to buy a diamond wheel to sharpen them. But I can do a whole armored SUV before having to resharpen a bit. So the initial cost ends up saving me time and money in the long run.
Those DeWalt bits are really nice. All the diesel techs at my shop use those
Thanks so much! This is so helpful for someone that is new to craftsmanship. Knowing what tools to invest in for someone that does not have a big budget is such a relief. Thanks!
Thank you!
I have that same drill press and i had no idea you could change the RPMs... It was handed down to me. I learn something everytime i watch this channel.
Glad to hear!
Try this same test with non "retail" high end drill bits sets like Triumph, Irwin, Matco Hyper-Step, Chicago latrobe, and Norseman. Also, drill speed is a factor of split point chisel edge design/relief and web thickness. You can always make a drill bit cut faster with a thinner web, but the question is how many of those holes is it going to last.
Great point and thank you for the video idea!
Don’t forget Walter drill indexes as well
Matco is Irwin. They just put the bits in a matco case
I'm just glad you mentioned some "High end drill bits" because.. I was looking for something
better than the big box brands... and it was driving me up the wall, trying to find straight forward
reviews for great drill bits.
I bought these Norseman... glad I accidentally picked a winner?
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CZH2SK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@davidlong5755 Not since 2018.
I recommend to test the laundry detergents - like Tide, Ariel, Persil etc., powders, liquids, caps...
Go clean a dish bitch
Atis R. It would be cool to see which ones get grease stains out of garage clothes best
yes this please!
Ariel is hard to beat given how well it works and how little it costs.
Please put human feces mixed with urine to test as engine oil. There is a legendary story that a guy was stranded in a desert due to engine running out of oil and he used his own feces mixed with urine as engine oil and got him out of trouble.
Useful as always! Thank you for the video!
You are welcome!
Thank you for doing all these videos they are a big help
You are welcome!
I requested this test a year ago and I'm glad it finally came. I used to be a machinist and I broke alot of bits in my day. Learned alt from this video. I bought a ryobi and dewalt drill bit kit this black Friday. I was going to return the dewalt. Not anymore lol
Hi. I bought an oscillating sander (280x110mm pad size) from Rioby years ago. It lasted 20 minutes. 20 f...g minutes ! I returned to the shop, got a refund, bought a Bosch, and went back to work. Personal note : Rioby, although japanese, is worse than LIDL, a german hard discounter. Never buy anything from Rioby again.
Thank you!!
@@CaptainDangeax Good to know, I had been contemplating buying some Ryobi gear but after seeing how shoddy their drill bits are, i'll make a hard pass.
I'd like to see more of a "how many holes you can drill before the bit is toast" over pure speed. I care more about longevity.
The bit that drills best drills longest. Unless it just wasn't ground so swift at the factory. Which does happen. A lot of this test was just pitting different grinds against each other. What you really need to do is a hardness test on each bit.
Thank you for the video idea!
Drill that drill COOLEST drills longest. Heat kills drill bits.
@@peterwelsh6975 hola me llamo es walter. me gusta calabaza yo soy grande calabaza chico
Yes that would be very very important, how many holes...............
I love the test. It will help me to pick my next drill bit set. Thanks
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Love what you’re doing sir!! Excellent channel and content
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This is probably the most informative channel on UA-cam. I've learned so much from this channel...
I suggested this a year ago, THANKS SOOO MUCH... MUCH APPRECIATED.
I loooooove Project Farm: my no 1 go to channel regarding tools and equipment. Thank you so much for your dedication
Thanks and you are welcome!
I have watched many of your reviews, and have found them to be without doubt the best, and straight forward reviews for any handyman or trades person.
Thanks!
i love how creative you get to try and make the tests completely natural with no human interaction :D
Thank you
Seems the same rules apply with drill bits as they do with knives.
If they're cheap and come in a large set then they're cheap for a reason
Great point!
They're cheap for a number of reasons. Some reasons you can do something about, and some you can't. Some cheap drills just come with bad grinds. You sharpen it right and you're off to the races with it then.
Cheap knife sharpen properly will do wonder.
Sauce, work in a kitchen.
Yes proper sharpening is quite amazing. Usually if it's cheap the edge is very soft and easy to sharpen. It makes sharpening very quick and easy, and it can still hold edges sharper than razors.
@@SteveofArms but if its soft and easy to sharpen it also goes dull faster too
These videos are extraordinary. The amount of time and detail is just great. Hats off to you sir!
Thanks!
The effort you go to on your videos is amazing thank you, its helped me out on many of my purchases
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I respect the amount of time and effort you put in this video. Great stuff man!
Awesome! Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm your videos have become a must watch for me. I have huge respect for the scientific approach you take to testing products. As a result of this video, I have been looking for the DeWalt Black-Oxide bits. It seems that they have replaced them with "Black & Gold" (for example...... look for product DW1177 - used to be Black Oxide and is now Black & Gold). I can't find any information on the purpose for the change, and more importantly I now don't know how the Black & Gold will perform compared to the Black Oxide. Do you have any idea? Thanks!
Great
Results at 6:14 12:03 14:27 and conclusion at 15:55
Thank you for another great review.
Thanks, sometimes you just want the results without seeing all the testing. Thanks
Thank you for linking the results!
Ugh
I love that you get down to the point as quickly as possible and give straigh data and not opinions. Keep up the good work! Also love the little jokes here and there
Awesome! Thank you!
Seriously, one of best channels out there. I have made several purchases based on your videos and have not been disappointed.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
♥️I'm going to keep in mind the speed vs Downward Force, I think a lot of my drill bits have fallen victim to that combination.
I realize I run my drill too fast. Never occurred to me to go slow.
@@MrTruckerf I don't know... I find if I really push into the drill I can get a hole in a fraction of the time as going at a reduced speed. Maybe at home you wanna keep your bits lasting forever but on a job site time is money. Cheap madtercrafts bits and push like hell. When the .05 -.10 cent bit dulls or breaks, toss it and grab the next.
This is the reality on a job site no?
Hi, as someone who uses drill bits at the most once a month, i find to take it slow and easy, some times you need a small push, but i tend to look at the amount of swarth / shavings coming off the job and use that as a guide to my success.
Pushing strains both the drill and the bit, sub standard drills with plastic gears will get hot and cheap drill bits will bend / break.
So yes i keep my eye on the machinery.
Many years ago i worked in a factory that made electrical switches / contact goods ( one of the top 3 components supplier in Australia ) in 240 volt connectors ( plus the larger amperage items in switchboards and commercial environments),
Almost all of the work was in brass and every machine had a chart on drill and tap sizes and also the recommended speed and a separate chart on how to set up the belts and pulleys as every machine was set up with multiple belt drives and different sized pulleys of the motor.
Regards
George
Heat is the bit's enemy. It seems counter-intuitive, but you need to get the job done in a timely manner to keep heat from growing too rapidly. Keep it lubed, too.
Cobalt bits and proper feed rate are great. Always used pilot holes too especially hand drilling steel
This is some of the very best, no-bullshit, useful, informative content on UA-cam.
Thank you very much! That's always my goal. No sponsors (other than generous patrons), not trying to sell anything I test, just provide viewers with an honest test. Thanks again!!
Yes, but I'd take the Bosch bits if you wanted to get rid of them. Thank you very much for the content!
Thank you for this great video, you're videos help me with my projects, you do so much to help all of us that watch you're videos!! Thank you so much for what you do for all of us, you're helping so many people, you're loved by so many people, keep up what you're doing, I will keep watching as long as you make these videos, thank you again!
You are so welcome!
I really can't thank you enough for the work that you do! Another GREAT video that will help me 1) Get work DONE and 2) Save me money. Awesome job!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Suggestion: add at the bottom or top of your charts something like "Higher is Better" or "Lower is Better". Sometimes it is really obvious, sometimes not so much, and I think it would be a nice addition :)
Thank you for the feedback
But he has his top picks on the podium at the end
@@britjamaine9229 Yup, I know. It's just that I recently found out about this channel and I've been binge watching a lot of his videos for the past week or so. They are great, but there has been a couple of times that I got a bit confused with the results and had to rewind a few times to make sure I got it.
And a big slide, with huge letters to tell people who are slow or don't listen which is best.
Thank you for what you're doing on UA-cam! You're a reference for us because we know that you won't be sponsored or something.. Keep it up! Love from Switzerland
Greetings and thank you very much! No sponsorship is testing freedom at its finest!!
Best UA-cam channel hands down! Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
These videos are fantastic. I have used this information to buy the best products - tested by you. Thank you!
Thank you! Glad to hear!
Will we see masonry bits in a future episode?
I'll be very happy to test them if there's enough interest. Hope there are a lot of likes to your question. I'll check back.
@@ProjectFarm masonry bits on ceramic tile, porcelain, stone, brick, etc.
@@ProjectFarm yes
Yes
I’d really like to see this one
OK this is the 5th video thats popped up for me from you. I know I'm 9 months late here, but hear me out. I can't get over the level of ingenuity you apply with setting up these tests. I'm impressed by the thoroughness of your performance to cost comparisons as well. I'm subscribing and liking and hope your channel grows more so you can keep helping us out with valuable real-world product analysis as well as maybe getting sponsored or some kind of compensation for coming out of your own pocket to buy all these items.
Thank you for your work!
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
This was a great demo, I've always wondered about the different manufactures of drill bits vs price point. Thank you for this fascinating experiment.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Thank you so much for what you do! Absolutely the best channel on YT!
Wow, thank you!
@@ProjectFarm no Sir, thank you for all that you do. I don't move one inch forward with any of my purchases until I've checked to see if you have tested the product(s) of my interest. You need merchandise to represent! It absolutely blows my mind how you have not as many subscribers as some of these inane channels that have very little to offer. You rock my man!
This one of the most useful channels on you tube, especially when you consider the time invested for the information gained. Very high return.
I know that having the right tools gets things done faster and efficient . I wish they had videos like this one when I was out there spending $ on tools that would not endure, your giving everyone a hell of shortcut. Great job👍
Thank you very much!
Had to drill into a serious suspension bolt that I sheared the head off of and none of my drill bits were cutting it. Car (Audi 😓) has been sitting for weeks because I can only work on it on the weekend (when it isn't raining 🙄).
Bought the DeWalt set ($15!!) after watching this and within minutes, all done, bolt out.
Thank you *once again* for your service 🙏
Hello ReydioTube ,
Can I ask you about the process that proved successful for you to get the bolt out ? I see that you used a drill bit but what other steps / solutions tools were required to solve the problem of the sheared off (stuck bolt) ?
Thats pretty damn cool of you to test out all those drill bits for your people. Thank you
You are welcome!
I'm always amazed at the thoroughness and attention to detail that go into your tests. Thanks for another great video!
Thank you very much!
Never a “dull” moment on this channel... sorry for that corny “bit”...
I will be here all night.
Ps: keep up the great work!
I can bring a few flutes if you're bored and need to be entertained
"I will be here all night."
...and please: Try the fish. :-)
Crickets chirping...
Lmao, awesome
Sharp sense of humor
Many times these videos confirm the gut feeling i have about different tools, but sometimes results are surprising. Very valuable info
Thanks!
Love your test videos. I need to rebuild my trailer so need to make some holes thru the metal. Always frustrating not having the right bits for this. The DeWalt products are impressing me more n more for the money spent. Thanks for the hard work and great tests.
You are welcome!
I've always been impressed with Bosch's consistent quality regardless of the product
Except for the power tools.. Sir AvE just dissected one and wasn't impressed at all. ua-cam.com/video/Lpf67S2qH0I/v-deo.html
Thank you for the feedback
I don’t like their automotive applications. More expensive than the rest, but the quality is on the average side
@@yurik1994 Like those gimmicky spark plugs with multiple conductors?
They have really good wipers too. Whereas the 'store brand' (RainX garbage) lasts maybe 3-6 months before shredding on ice, a Bosch wiper will last for a good 2-3 years. Sure, they're about twice as expensive but I don't have to worry about replacing them.
My grandfather left me a nice set of DeWalt from the 80’s or 90’s I think. I still use them to this day. Good stuff. Thanks for the video!
Nice! Thank you
Had to watch this 3 times because I kept falling asleep and i mean that as a compliment (it was night time)
These tests you do are so calming and satisfying, and so entertaining. Luckily my memory is terrible so I can re-watch these all the time
Thanks for watching!
I like how you do your research on all the products keep up the good work. i watch your videos and take notes to buy tools from these if i need a tool.
Thanks!
You really taught me something today, that explains why I've gone through so many drill bits
Thank you very much!
Drill bit companies hate him. Lol teaching people how to use bits properly is gonna kill sales lol
Probably one of the best channels on UA-cam... I appreciate all of the effort, time, and MONEY you put into doing this!
Thank you very much!!
keep up the great work... excellent information every time I watch your videos : - )
Thanks, will do.
Very helpful video saw you talking about it on the sharpener video and had to watch. Good video ad usual
Thanks!
Been shopping for a decent set of twist drills for years, but I never knew what I was actually getting for my hard-earned bucks.
One of the most useful videos you've published - at least to me.
Happy to support this channel via Patreon.
Thanks again, PF!
Great to hear! Thanks for being a Patreon!
Project farm has deffinately reached the top of my views from notifications, always interesting, informative and a quality test
Thank you!
Have always found your testing very informative.From practical experience, I have found the Dewalt drill bits better performing than Milwaukee so I stick to Dewalt. I am pleasantly surprised at Bauer’s performance on both the drill bit and driver tests.I will look at them next for my purchases of drivers in particularly.Thanks for your time and effort!
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
Project farm best reviews ever thank you so much, save me so much work you are the best
Thanks for sharing.
Really put them to the test and drill some of that old bed frame steel everyone has laying around. Legend has it you can cut diamonds with it.
It's recycled rail, so mostly 880 MPa (127ksi) so yes it's surprisingly hard compared to structural steel (36ksi)
Thank you for the feedback
I learned something new! It makes sense now why it’s so hard to drill through. I always grab bed frames when I see them thrown away. The Small Angle iron comes in handy for many different uses.
I have made a few things using old bed rails. It's amazing how hard it is to drill through! Some stainless steel is very hard to drill through too.
No wonder those bastards hurt so much when you accidentally kick them in the middle of the night!
The last minute of this video should be watched by anyone wanting to use a drill press. Very informative video well done, and that last bit (no pun intended) of advice at the end is outstanding. Great work keep it up.
Thank you very much!
What's a good tip on how to gauge proper pressure?
@@Marcoosianism you'll know the correct pressure by the shavings. You want spiral shavings not bits or dust. Also, larger the bit slower the speed.
thanks for the good run down of popular priced drill bits. now its not a crap shoot when buying a set!
You are welcome!
I've noticed with almost all the tests you do with the various tools, Craftsman always seems to do very well for their price point. Great job shedding some light on them!
Thanks for the feedback.
Great review. I just bought a drill press and went through several brand new 1/2” bits while drilling .125 galvanized tube steel. I had no idea my technique or lack thereof was the problem. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you!! Glad it helped
R V yup, the bigger the bit the slower you need to go and the more downforce is required.
Best tip i can give for drilling metals. Thicker materials get lots of downpressure and low speed. Thin stuff can run at warp 10. When your chip is really long maintain your speed and pressure. If you get little needles you need more downpressure.
I drill through a lot of stainless steel and I periodically dip my bits in water to keep them cool. I believe if they get to hot it ruins the heat treatment on them, thus making them dull quicker. A little cutting oil too. Mine seem to last quite a while.
Great test as always! I need a new set of bits so I came back to watch this video again! Super helpful. Thanks so much for the great content!
Glad it was helpful!
This was a great video. Informative, and to the point. I work at an ace hardware, I'll definitely be using the information in this video at work. Thank you.
Thanks! Great to hear!
Beautiful video. Well done on the editing.
Thanks!
Tie down straps that are easy to use and will hold a load down. I can't find a quality tie down strap that will last for years, not rust or go down hill as you use them, what brand is best PF?
are you talking 1" or 2"? I am a flatbed trucker and I use Kinnedyne 2" ratchet straps. These straps see 100,000 miles of hard use, rain, snow and salt, year round. A periodic squirt of wd40 and they work for yrs. If you are looking for 1", try US Cargo online, they carry all kinds of straps for the trucking industry.
You need Shockstraps! I love them. Worth every penny. Best prices on them at fletcherproducts.com
The best ones are the cheap pack from harbor freight. Can replace them a year later at little cost
Take a stroll underneath billboard signs... particularly near major highway in rural locations... the ones the sign guys use to stretch the fabric are real nice and they air mail them to the ground... most never get picked back up.. just sit there in the weeds... only drawback is that I haven’t found one over 8ft long
Thank you for the video idea!
Something I'm never interested in: Drill Bits
Something I'm intensely interested in when I see it in a thumbnail on UA-cam: Drill Bits
Mister Niceguy lmao so true
Dude iam so glad u brought up the speed vs pressure while drilling.. I apply this to basically everything I drill ** but I learned this as a first year apprentice slow and steady +heavy wins the race. Have drill bits last decades
Thanks for the feedback.
Did you get past "first year apprentice"? Cutting speed does not change. It's based on the material and if cutting fluid is used or not. How much "pressure" you use is up to you and the condition and geometry of the drill bit.
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This was a great video thank you. Many factors come into play with respect to drills. The actual composition of the tool steel, the machining and straightness of the machining of the drill, the coatings, the final sharpening grind all play a role in the overall quality and lifetime use. Work hardening is a very real issue with drilling, that is why when you drill spring steel you can work harden it to the point where it will dull high speed steel to where it no longer cuts. Stainless is also very susceptible to work hardening, even too much coolant or cutting fluid will cause SS to work harden. Sharp, slow, consistent pressure is key. Slowing the speed down allows the operator more room to make mistakes with feed, before work hardening develops. Cobalt drills are very good for harder materials than HSS, but are more brittle and will chip more easily if chattering or impacted during cuts. Solid carbide is even more so.
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
so i had rough go with drilling into a stainless steel door at work. i learned about hardening the hard way today. do you have any advice for drilling through the hardened spots i made?
U@@metalroofer6737 Use harder drill bits...like carbide or diamond drill bits...
@@metalroofer6737 not knowing much detail .....can you drill right beside? Can you drill from the opposite side in the same spot? You need more drill pressure to break through the hardened area. Use a smaller drill bit and punch through. Then a larger bit for the same reason, then keep increasing till you reach the size you need. IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE SPEED AS SLOW AS REASONABLE.
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