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Jul 27, 2023 3:14 AM

14-Piece Makita B-65399 Impact Gold 1/4" Hex Shank Titanium Drill Bit Set $11 + Free Ship w/ Prime or $25+

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Amazon [amazon.com] has 14-Piece Makita B-65399 Impact Gold 1/4" Hex Shank Titanium Drill Bit Set on sale for $11. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ orders.

Note: I believe this set goes OOS quickly at this price.
  • Features:
    • Titanium nitride (TiN) coating lasts 2.5x longer than non-coated bits
    • 135 degree split point geometry for faster starts and reduced walking
    • Impact rated: For use in 1/4 inches Hex impact drivers
    • For drilling holes in ferrous metal, wood, plastic, non-ferrous metal, cast iron and stainless steel
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Amazon [amazon.com] has 14-Piece Makita B-65399 Impact Gold 1/4" Hex Shank Titanium Drill Bit Set on sale for $11. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ orders.

Note: I believe this set goes OOS quickly at this price.
  • Features:
    • Titanium nitride (TiN) coating lasts 2.5x longer than non-coated bits
    • 135 degree split point geometry for faster starts and reduced walking
    • Impact rated: For use in 1/4 inches Hex impact drivers
    • For drilling holes in ferrous metal, wood, plastic, non-ferrous metal, cast iron and stainless steel

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Jul 27, 2023 4:31 AM
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StrongMoney163
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Jul 27, 2023 4:31 AM
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yeah yeah - if you're not sure put it in your cart - amazon will tell you when it drops to this price again

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Jul 27, 2023 7:32 AM
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duenorJul 27, 2023 7:32 AM
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makita makes nice tools but their bits are not very good. triumph for example is significantly better.
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Jul 27, 2023 7:35 AM
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zechs77Jul 27, 2023 7:35 AM
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Don't buy this set unless you intend to throw them out after using. I bought this 12 months ago and 5 bits from the set are completely toast. Bent, split, shattered. They don't hold up well when used with impact, and one of the heavier gauge ones bent off at the shank just drilling out a screw. Not a good quality set, unfortunately.
Jul 27, 2023 8:39 AM
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WallerJul 27, 2023 8:39 AM
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At 10 times the cost, they should be better.LMAO

Quote from duenor View quoted comment :
makita makes nice tools but their bits are not very good. triumph for example is significantly better.
Jul 27, 2023 8:40 AM
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duenorJul 27, 2023 8:40 AM
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Quote from Waller View quoted comment :
At 10 times the cost, they should be better.LMAO
Good bits last for years. Ten times the upfront cost once vs a new set over and over plus all the cursing and grumbling
Jul 27, 2023 12:26 PM
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SelmanJul 27, 2023 12:26 PM
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Quote from duenor View quoted comment :
Good bits last for years. Ten times the upfront cost once vs a new set over and over plus all the cursing and grumbling
I hope you are right. I'm going to give them a try. The reviews with snapped drill bits don't scare me. Any small drill bit is prone to breaking, and the harder ones are even more brittle. What does concern me is the images where the drill bit debonded from the shank. Hope I don't have that happen.

I've got some cobalt drill bits for tough jobs, so I'm going to dry to only use these for wood and softer metals.
Jul 27, 2023 12:30 PM
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SelmanJul 27, 2023 12:30 PM
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Quote from zechs77 View quoted comment :
Don't buy this set unless you intend to throw them out after using. I bought this 12 months ago and 5 bits from the set are completely toast. Bent, split, shattered. They don't hold up well when used with impact, and one of the heavier gauge ones bent off at the shank just drilling out a screw. Not a good quality set, unfortunately.
I'm heeding some caution based on what you are saying, but also realizing you may have been using them pretty hard.

Just drilling out a screw can be more than a cheap set of drill bits are up to. If it was anything more than a drywall screw, it was likely hardened and I wouldn't touch it with anything other than a high quality cobalt drill bit. These are cheap titanium nitride coated bits best served in plastic, wood, and soft easy drilling metals. Hardened steels will almost certainly lead to rapid destruction.

Also drilling on any metal without cutting fluid is a great way to damage bits. I like this as a budget option rather than paying for small jars of expensive lubricants or using a poor lubricant like WD-40 (which is a solvent and lubricant before some parrot says it's a solvent).
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey.../203461243
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Jul 27, 2023 12:35 PM
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KwameMJul 27, 2023 12:35 PM
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o not i repeat do not buy these they are crap, i lost a drilling match to a flower pot lol amongst other thingshey all will break do not buy
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Jul 27, 2023 2:47 PM
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Back4LessJul 27, 2023 2:47 PM
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Quote from zechs77 View quoted comment :
Don't buy this set unless you intend to throw them out after using. I bought this 12 months ago and 5 bits from the set are completely toast. Bent, split, shattered. They don't hold up well when used with impact, and one of the heavier gauge ones bent off at the shank just drilling out a screw. Not a good quality set, unfortunately.
Huh. I'm just using them as a homeowner, but I've had zero issues with them. They melt through wood like butter with an impact. I was so happy with them I bought a second set to be used down the road
Jul 27, 2023 2:48 PM
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Back4LessJul 27, 2023 2:48 PM
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Quote from KwameM View quoted comment :
o not i repeat do not buy these they are crap, i lost a drilling match to a flower pot lol amongst other thingshey all will break do not buy
You should be using a masonry bit on a flower pot. All normal shaped bits have issues with flower pots
Jul 27, 2023 2:51 PM
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SquirtTortugaJul 27, 2023 2:51 PM
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To be honest, drill bits having 1/4in hex shanks does not inspire confidence in their quality. Why is that a beneficial feature? To use in my power screwdriver or impact driver?
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Jul 27, 2023 2:51 PM
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sleepybubba
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Jul 27, 2023 2:51 PM
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I see $15.87 which is not $11. Fail.
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Jul 27, 2023 3:57 PM
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zechs77Jul 27, 2023 3:57 PM
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Quote from SquirtTortuga View quoted comment :
To be honest, drill bits having 1/4in hex shanks does not inspire confidence in their quality. Why is that a beneficial feature? To use in my power screwdriver or impact driver?
They click into impact drivers very well but they don't hold up well drilling metals. Don't apply too much pressure or they can snap at the shank.

For Wood drilling and anchoring pilots this set is great.
Jul 27, 2023 3:59 PM
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zechs77Jul 27, 2023 3:59 PM
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Quote from Selman View quoted comment :
I'm heeding some caution based on what you are saying, but also realizing you may have been using them pretty hard.

Just drilling out a screw can be more than a cheap set of drill bits are up to. If it was anything more than a drywall screw, it was likely hardened and I wouldn't touch it with anything other than a high quality cobalt drill bit. These are cheap titanium nitride coated bits best served in plastic, wood, and soft easy drilling metals. Hardened steels will almost certainly lead to rapid destruction.

Also drilling on any metal without cutting fluid is a great way to damage bits. I like this as a budget option rather than paying for small jars of expensive lubricants or using a poor lubricant like WD-40 (which is a solvent and lubricant before some parrot says it's a solvent).
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey.../203461243
Good info thank you. I have 3-in-1 oil that works well. I did break one of these on a screen door frame screw and it was just too much pressure needed to punch through it, probably. Either way I will look into a few Cobalt bad boys for the tough jobs

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Jul 27, 2023 4:00 PM
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zechs77Jul 27, 2023 4:00 PM
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Quote from KwameM View quoted comment :
o not i repeat do not buy these they are crap, i lost a drilling match to a flower pot lol amongst other thingshey all will break do not buy
For ceramic or porcelain tiles or pots, get a Tile drill bit. The end of it will look like an arrow head with 2 or 4 edges. These are meant to finely shave through these materials and will leave you with a clean cut.

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