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Home Depot Bosch Diablo Spade Bit Replacements June 2020

Drills & Drivers

From Devils to Demons: Is Home Depot Switching from Bosch Spade Drill Bits to Diablo?

Jun 26, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

It looks like Home Depot is switching their spade drill bits over from Daredevils to Speeddemons. Read More

Milwaukee Shockwave Step Drill Bit

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Best Impact-Rated Step Drill Bits: Milwaukee, Lenox, Dewalt, Diablo, or…?

Apr 27, 2020 Stuart 60 Comments

Have you used impact-rated step drill bits yet? Which do you recommend? Read More

Dewalt Extreme Tri-Flue Drill Bits

New Tools

New Dewalt EXTREME Tri-Flute Drill Bits

Aug 16, 2019 Stuart 59 Comments

Dewalt is introducing new tri-flute drill bits overseas. Read More

Porter Cable Forstner Drill Bit Set

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Porter Cable 14pc Forstner Drill Bit Set

Jan 5, 2018 Stuart 33 Comments

This Porter Cable 14pc Forstner drill bit set looks to be a good budget buy. Read More

Dewalt Tap Drills Set

New Tools

Dewalt Tap Drill Bits

Jun 8, 2017 Stuart 21 Comments

Dewalt has come out with Impact Ready tap drills, which drill, tap, and countersink holes in one operation. Read More

Dewalt Hollow SDS Drill Bit Larger Diamater

Drills & Drivers

New Dewalt Hollow SDS Drill Bits

Mar 8, 2017 Stuart 11 Comments

New hollow SDS drill bits from Dewalt pair with a dust extractor to suck up masonry dust right as it’s created. Read More

Drills & Drivers

TiN-Coated Drill Bits – Yay or Nay?

May 23, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

TiN-coated drill bits – do you like them or not? Read More

Drills & Drivers

Drill (Almost) Anything With This Makita 9pc Wood, Metal, & Masonry Drill Bit Set

May 19, 2016 Stuart 14 Comments

This Makita drill bit set is a one-stop shop for your 3/16″, 1/4″, and 5/16″ drilling needs. Read More

Drills & Drivers

Keo Countersink Drill Bits

Feb 26, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

We love using zero flute countersink bits, do you? Read More

Drills & Drivers

Snappy Countersink Drill Bits

Oct 14, 2015 Stuart 13 Comments

Looking for a quick way to drill and countersink holes for flathead wood screws? These Snappy bits make it, well… snappy. Read More

Drills & Drivers

“Rotary Masonry” Drill Bits

Oct 5, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Rotary masonry drill bits are: a) not hammer drill bits, b) not rotary hammer drill bits, c) rotary-only masonry drill bits, d) hard to find and mainly available from entry-level brands, or e) all of the above? Read More

Drills & Drivers

Bosch Drill and Drive Bit Sets

Sep 30, 2015 Stuart 43 Comments

At first, it looks like Bosch has come out with a couple of neat new drilling and driving accessory sets. But after taking a closer look, we’re a little hesitant about these new offerings. What do you think about them? Read More

Drills & Drivers

New Dewalt and Irwin Impact-Rated Masonry Drill Bits

Sep 24, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Dewalt and Irwin have both come out with new impact-compatible masonry drill bits. Read More

Drills & Drivers

New Klein Holemaking Drill Bits, Step Bits, and Hole Saws

Sep 18, 2015 Stuart 15 Comments

Klein has added new hole saws, double-fluted step bits, and wood boring bits to their holemaking product lineup. Read More

Milwaukee Shockwave 2nd Generation Long Screwdriver Bits

Drills & Drivers

New Milwaukee Next Generation Shockwave Screwdriver Bits, RedHelix Drill Bits, Masonry Bits

Aug 6, 2015 Stuart 39 Comments

Milwaukee has updated their Shockwave lineup of impact-rated screwdriver bits, and is introducing some snazzy new drill bits too. Read More

Drills & Drivers

A Intro to WoodOwl Drill Bits, and a Look at How They’re Made (in Japan)

Jul 13, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Do you use auger, auger-like, and self-feeding drill bits? You owe it yourself to read this intro about WoodOwl and their Japanese-made wood drilling bits! Read More

Precision Twist 13pc Drill Bit Set

Drills & Drivers

The Best USA-Made General Purpose Drill Bits on a Budget?

May 29, 2015 Stuart 39 Comments

Are you up for a challenge? A reader asked for general drill bit recommendations! I know which I would pick, but which set do you think fits the bill? Read More

Klein Drill Taps

Drills & Drivers

New Klein Combination Drill and Tap Bit

Jan 28, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Klein has come out with new combination drill taps that can created threaded holes in a jiffy. Read More

Irwin Speedbor Max Drill Bits

Drills & Drivers

Recommended: Irwin Speedbor Max Drill Bits

Feb 18, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Looking to upgrade your woodboring bits? We have had great experiences with Irwin’s Speedbor Max self-feeding 3-spur spade bits. Read More

10-Piece Forstner Drill Bit Set

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Hot Deal: 50% Off 10-Piece Forstner Drill Bit Set

Feb 15, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Over at Woodcraft this 10-piece Forstner drill bit set is currently on sale for half off. Read More

Hilti Hollow Hammer Drill Bits

New Tools

Hilti Hollow Hammer Drill Bits

Feb 8, 2013 Stuart 6 Comments

Hilti’s new hollow hammer drill bits help lead to cleaner holes in brick, block, and cement with less fuss and effort. Read More

Irwin Multi-Material Drill Bit Used on Roof

Drills & Drivers

New Irwin Multi-Material Drill Bits

Feb 6, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Irwin’s new multi-construction drill bits can handle nearly any construction material with ease, even layered ones. Read More

Dewalt Multi Construction Drill Bit

New Tools

Dewalt Multi-Material Drill Bits Bore Through Anything

Oct 22, 2012 Stuart 1 Comment

These new multi-material drill bits work great at jobsites and anytime you don’t want to bother switching back and forth between masonry bits and twist bits. Read More

Irwin Unibit Step Bits

Power Tool Accessories

Benefits of Unibits and Step Drill Bits

Jun 13, 2012 Stuart 14 Comments

What’s so good about step drill bits? Read More

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