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15th October 2012, 07:58 PM #1Beginner
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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.
What sold me was the shiny made in germany sign on the box... IMG_1774.jpg
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15th October 2012, 10:37 PM #2Senior Member
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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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26th October 2012, 10:15 AM #3Senior Member
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Where did you purchase these drills?, have you contacted them with your problem?
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