Thread: Punch 12mm hole in 8-10mm steel

Theres a local guy selling quality second hand bits all big brand names 19pc for $20 multiple lots or the milwuakee is a kit of i think 10 pc new for $45

Just seller of the 19 pc is away for another week, if i am breaking $23 drill bits like last night gee i dont want to invest much and its likely i will break a few small ones over time

https://www.bunnings.com.au/frost-25...t-set_p6350124

25piece metric under $50, Frost manufactured by Sutton in China

You broke the drill last night through careless handling, not through use, with more care and diligence that will cease to be an issue.

Racingtadpoles i ruled them out as someone commented earlier they were made in China but i'll pick up a pack and see how i go with them

As for sharpening i plan on using the hole thru a nut just need to find some big nuts for the 13mm drill bit

Maybe before you buy those Frost bits, take a read of this thread. Lots of negatives about them in there

https://metalworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=157892

Seems like those Sutton Frost bits are really poorly made, they say the Sutton Vipers are aggressive which i dont mind one bit, they mention some UK brands but i really dont want to wait weeks for shipping, Bordo got a few mentions i think that was the UK brand...

Seems it does pay to play with quality $150 set is out of my reach for a fee more weeks i can afford a under $100 set

There has been no mention for Milwaukee, Bosch, Makita, Dewalt how come?

I seen P+N get a mention but from my search it comes up as a Sutton brand

Yes I commented they were made in China and wouldn’t buy them personally, but figured I would link them anyway as your purchase has price constraints.
Makita, Bosch, Dewalt etc all make their Bits in Asia

If you want the decent bits but have budget constraints why not buy individually over a period of time. Pick up two or three each pay packet until your index is full. I can send you an empty metric index if you decide to do that.

I wouldn't buy them individually, would end up costing too much.

Check out eBay, facebook market place, gum tree, local markets and second hand stores, something will come up.

Depending on the accuracy of the holes you need to drill you could even pickup good quality imperial sets even cheaper second hand.

Sutton Blue Bullet 1-10mm for $99 https://www.totaltools.com.au/4631-s...t-19pc-d102sm2
1-13mm for $145 https://unitedtoolsmckinnon.com.au/p...tric-drill-set

We use them at work and they do a great job.

Hi Guys,

If you want cheap good quality tin box drill sets, you can't go far wrong with Aldi's German made ones ! I've bought a couple of sets of these 1 to 10 mm in 0.5 mm increments and I'm quite happy with them. The latest ones are in plastic rotary selection tubs, whilst similar in price, they are not German made, but are Chinese ones. They are definitely not as good ! But for £7.00 UK for a set, are hard to beat.

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These are the good ones. I did have a picture of the branding stamped into the shank of the drills, but I cannot find it at the moment.

I bought a set of these https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/19x-P-N-...efb0%7Ciid%3A1 i have bought from this guy about 5 times drill bits, taps etc.. seems he has a ton of tools u hear him rummaging thru chests or bucket fulls of tools out the back of his house, products are always rusty or dirty but they work

$20 for the set leaves me some cash to possibly buy a sharpener or i can self sharpen or try to

I bought this set about a year ago form the place I get my nuts and bolts. I cannot remember what I paid for them but quick scan of the net shows $25 to $50. I would not have paid $50 or I would have bought Suttons. I just wanted a separate set I could keep in the room where I play with my audio stuff. Aluminium an light steel work is all they have ever done. I am not sure where they are made, probably China but have lasted will.
How they would go in the real world I don`t know.

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Originally Posted by gazza2009au

I bought a set of these https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/19x-P-N-...efb0%7Ciid%3A1 i have bought from this guy about 5 times drill bits, taps etc.. seems he has a ton of tools u hear him rummaging thru chests or bucket fulls of tools out the back of his house, products are always rusty or dirty but they work

$20 for the set leaves me some cash to possibly buy a sharpener or i can self sharpen or try to

Charles does the auctions from the look of his stock, I’ve bought quite a few milling cutters from him recently. He’s quite reasonable as an eBay seller, has realistic expectations of what the tooling he is selling is worth.

Originally Posted by bts

I bought this set about a year ago form the place I get my nuts and bolts. I cannot remember what I paid for them but quick scan of the net shows $25 to $50. I would not have paid $50 or I would have bought Suttons. I just wanted a separate set I could keep in the room where I play with my audio stuff. Aluminium an light steel work is all they have ever done. I am not sure where they are made, probably China but have lasted will.
How they would go in the real world I don`t know.

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I own 3 sets of Alpha drill bits -1 to 13mm . When I purchased the first set I asked about COO and was told they are made in Europe.

Mine are 135 degree split point.They are individually replaceable and the available as individual pack, jobber packs, complete sets and long series.The local Global fasteners shop carries them.They are high quality and excellent value for money.I can't remember exactly what I paid but it was a darn sight better than the Sutton stuff.

If you are curious to why 3 sets- one for the drill press ,one for lathe and one for backup.

Grahame

Maybe have a look at the Smith and Arrow drill sets.
I bought the 1/2 inch cobalt set a couple of years ago and I think they are great.
They also have HSS sets listed and the price seems very good.

I reckon the second hand bits from c tool charles will be great he sells some great quality tools i rememver going to a nut and bolt shop i asked about a 6mm fine tap they didnt have one and suggest total tools i headed over to tt and they wanted $60-$70 i went to c tool and bought it off him for $12