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  1. 15th October 2012, 07:58 PM #1
    kenny12
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    Default Snapped a colt drillbit in 3 holes

    I seem to have no luck when it comes to drilling holes.

    I bought a pack of colt twinland drill bits and used them for the first time today drilling into 14mm plywood.

    The drill bit snapped into two after 3 holes! I'm usually pretty careful drilling straight and not tourqeing the drill.

    On further inspection, it seems that the bit had a weakpoint in it, like a imperfection in the casting process.

    Did I just get a lemon or are these model of bits just poor.



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  3. 15th October 2012, 10:37 PM #2
    Prle77
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    Generally Colt is well regarded brand.. (and quite pricey too)
    Think you've got a lemon...

    They are design to last... so breaking after three holes (assuming you're not twisting it sideways) in plywood is very uncharacteristic for Colt...
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  4. 26th October 2012, 10:15 AM #3
    Anodyne
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    Where did you purchase these drills?, have you contacted them with your problem?
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