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7th March 2024, 08:17 AM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Brad point bits - where?
I'm looking for some good quality metric brad point bits. The ones I've found at the usual places seem cheapish
Any one know of a good supplier?
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7th March 2024, 09:01 AM #2
This has been covered recently on here, if you scroll down below this post there should be about 4 references to posts on the subject.
I have US made Fuller which in my opinion are the best.
I also have a set from before the collapse of the Soviet empire which are equally as good but not as pretty.
A mate who was a sheety ground me up a set which is easy to do but you need a very narrow wheel to grind the wings.
All down to how much you want to pay.
H.Jimcracks for the rich and/or wealthy. (aka GKB '88)
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7th March 2024, 04:30 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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Fisch have a couple of great HSS brad point bit sets. https://www.timbecon.com.au/fisch-st...s-25-piece-set Have the set, no regrets. I've also got Carbitool carbide tipped brad points - they're good but should only be used in a drill press.
The Bosch ones with black flutes aren't terrible but dull quickly. Frost, Aldi, and the generic Chinese bits that are sold with German on the packaging are garbage.
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7th March 2024, 05:30 PM #4
Not brad points but have you considered pilot point drill bits? I have an old set of US made Black and Decker bits and they are great, though not metric. You can get the DW version here for example
DeWalt 21pc 1/16 - 1/2" HSS Tough Case Titanium Pilot Point Set DW1361 | tools.com
Otherwise search pilot drill bits.
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7th March 2024, 07:41 PM #5Member
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I have an imperial set of W. L. Fuller brad points which I'm happy with, but for metric brad points I use this set from Famag which is excellent. Pricey though.
FAMAG Wood Twist Drill Bit Set 25-Piece Diameter 1-13 mm (Increasing by 0.5 mm) in Rose Box : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement
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7th March 2024, 07:59 PM #6Intermediate Member
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I recently bought this CMT set from Carbatec. I’ve only used them a few times but they seem fine so far. CMT 8 Piece Brad Point Drill Set | Carbatec
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7th March 2024, 09:35 PM #7
I have the old Colt [made in France/made in Germany] plus W.L.Fuller [made in USA]; all excellent!
Both pricey but I've now approaching 10yrs of use!
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