The BEST Drill Bit For Your Money

There are some interesting claims about drill speed running around- 2 times faster, 4 times faster, 8 times faster??? How do you tell who’s legit? We tested 5 titanium bits, from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Kobalt, Craftsman, and added Spyder’s new Mach Blue Armor coated titanium bits for good measure. We chucked each one up in a drill press set to 850 RPM and used weights to give each one the exact same amount of downforce as they drill 10 holes in ¼” mild steel bar stock. Coated bits are a jobsite essential, and after adding up all of the results we’ll decide who’s got the fastest titanium drill bit!
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[@billvillwock8829]

I'm much much more interested in longevity of the bit than how fast I can drill the hole.

[@jawojnicki]

This makes sense if you're drilling regularly, but if you're like I am who rarely drills metal but has snapped a bolt head off twice on an automobile and spent hours drilling it out, you'd care more about the speed I promise!

[@EACODBO]

@@jawojnicki agreed

[@jackle842000]

@@jawojnicki the problem with your speed is keeping the bit cool most likely. Let it heat up once and it will lose some of the hardness which will make it dull super fast. With that said super cheap bits stink. Way better off with a quality hss bit than a cheap coated bit. Coatings are pretty well worthless. Better to spend that money on quality steel

[@jawojnicki]

@@jackle842000 cool. can you recommend specific brands of high quality hss bits?

[@jackle842000]

@@jawojnicki there's multiple good brands availabile. Project Farm has a KZbin video comparing some bits. It's not that there can't be good coated bits but the majority of coatings seem to be more of a buyers gimmick than effective. You'll see many of the no name cheap brands with coatings and they are always poor performers. You'll notice the coatings wear off quickly during use. I'd have to see a scientific comparison video myself to believe there's much benefit to the coatings when drilling steel. I personally have some craftsman hss bits that I've noticed one is better than 10 of those dirt cheap no name coated bits which I obtained in bulk through a Sam's club purchase. I'm not recommending that brand over others but that's just the brand I have right now which don't get a ton of use. There are better brands out there I'm sure depending on your use. Those drill dr supposedly work pretty good for sharpening them once dull I've heard from some that's had them. Much of my steel drilling was on a job and they provided good quality hss bits and they were thrown when dull to save time. Key is keeping the bit cool and don't apply more pressure than needed. Apply just enough pressure to see small shavings (ideally can even drill out in a single long stand even if the bits cutting at its best) instead of tiny dust particles. If all you're getting is tiny dust sized pieces your bit is junk from the start and or dull.

[@chantalfarr7743]

This press has worked like a charm for my projects kzbin.infoUgkxajoEbapTfqWaadnqb04h6U576yxXp-FE . I didn't even secure it to my table top, mainly due to the fact that I was using a 15 lbs drill vise. It's not flimsy at all as to what others have claimed it to be. Make sure the locking nuts and levers are secured and there won't be any issues with light pressure and patience. I was able to drill through aluminum, plastic, and steel (steel took a while) with no problems at all. Yeah it took a little longer than a regular drill press, but I don't have the space OR the money for one.The instruction manual was worthless, but luckily assembling the press was intuitive. However, the manual would be good for ordering replacement parts if needed. There is a nice breakdown of the parts that are included in the kit. Before ordering, make sure it is compatible with your unit, it is clearly stated what models the press is compatible with.This was an excellent purchase for $40!!

[@galvanizedgnome]

Protools on that ProjectFarm game

[@screwball69]

I legit thought it was a ProjectFarm video when I clicked it

[@D3thM3tal]

@@screwball69 Same!

[@actionjksn]

Project farm posts spreadsheets at the end so we can compare prices and results. With this one you have to memorize everything.

[@daneidsmoe3542]

Is protools better than project farm? WERE GOING TEST THAT!!

[@felixf5211]

How do you know if you're drilling metal well? The drill is slightly warm to the touch when it comes out of the hole. If you did it really well, the drill is almost at room temp. Keep that in mind as you watch the PF video. I could only take it for two and a half minutes.

[@actionjksn]

Project farm posts spreadsheets at the end so we can compare prices and results. With this one you have to memorize everything. That's how you should be doing yours, a lot of us like to pause that part of a video and compare all the results.

[@sanozatsho]

I always prefer a bit set that lasts vs speed. Yea you get 4 fast cuts then they usually die hard

[@CaptAwesome400]

Love this testing quality! You guys are headed down the right path. My only suggestion is next time don’t put your weight on the crank of the drill press, but run a wire or rope from the crank to a pulley which would allow the weight to have a straight line to the ground every time. You may have accounted for this, but I was thinking if the drill bits were different heights or installed at different heights, one bit might have more pressure to start the bit than another bit would.

[@CaptAwesome400]

@@Protoolreviews 🤘🏼

[@punknugget561]

I was told to use consistent water when drilling. I'm going to use the DeWalt Drill Bit set and use the 1/2" bit with water to see what happens and how much time it takes to drill a .304" thick tube. I'll update this to let you all know. Please reply with your requests to make sure I post a follow up to this reply. Thank you. UPDATE: I used water, but what actually work better was input that I found online about using 3-in-1 Oil periodically throughout drilling the hole. It worked out PERFECTLY! That is probably the best and cheapest way to go when drilling holes and not overheating and wearing out your drill bit faster. I did eight holes and the drill bit still work like it did the first time through that .304” thick piece of steel. Really impressed with DeWalt’s titanium drill bits. Actually they got a better review then the more expensive Spyder drill bits.

[@AToolWithTools]

Plain water isnt the way to go. However using cutting fluid (like what machine tools use) which has a base of water that you add something like Mobilcut to gives you the advantage of water for assistance in cooling while also having the oil in there to provide lubricity, reduced friction means less heat and what heat does build up it takes away. It's not really meant for dabbing on the drill though, usually requires a constant stream to actually carry the heat away.

[@rafaelmarin1963]

I’ve always used Irwin. With this review I’m gonna try the DeWalt next.

[@actionjksn]

Not only does DeWalt make excellent drill bits and driver bits but they have the best cases which all lock together to keep things organized.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Great stuff as always, guys!

[@diazaa]

The best drill bits Ive used were from a local tool store. The bits were called "purple gold". Those bits have been the best Ive used, mainly in stainless steel. They eat through the ss and hold their cutting ability better than any orher bits Ive used.

[@johnpalma7265]

@A. Diaz: Muchas gracias senyor!

[@jaderobertricarte]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@TheJttv]

I have a feeling that different bits are tuned to different RPMs and pressure combos.

[@_P0tat07_]

Solid Carbide drills are the way to go. But those are only for cnc use 😁

[@rongollonik7754]

A chart with the prices, speed, and comments would be appreciated.

[@matthewsmith1461]

Just watch project farms video, that will answer all your questions

[@rongollonik7754]

@@matthewsmith1461 Thanks. I already have but would still appreciate charts from Pro Tools. It think it would improve their videos.

[@actionjksn]

I opened the comments to say the exact same thing. Hopefully they will read our comments and include this in the future. I referred to the charts as spreadsheets but same thing I guess pretty much.

[@brianmoore1164]

Tests are always welcome, but if you want bits that last and last and drill on size then you need to pick up YG-1 Gold P bits. 135 degree split point cobalt bits with TIN coating. I have used a lot of drills and haven't found anything to beat them yet.

[@MANIAXMATIX]

Do you ever compare YG-1 Co with Dewalt Extreme Co?

[@MRGfork]

Surprised you didn’t test Bosch, they make some of the best bits.

[@jake9854]

nah bosch is a hoax, Irwin is the best bits there is just buy it!

[@MRGfork]

@@jake9854 Bosch makes Irwin’s bits lol

[@jake9854]

@@MRGfork dude wtf r u cooking? they re 2 completely diff companies. bosch bits are terrible, they wear n tear and break in half all the time. vs Irwin it's literally the king of tools! you only need to sharpen the drill after thousand of holes! the performance per dollar is off the chart!

[@MRGfork]

@@jake9854 homie I work in manufacturing lol. They are both made at the plant owned by Bosch. Bosch makes like 60% of power tool accessories on the market

[@MRGfork]

@@jake9854 they are made in the same plant owned by Bosch. Bosch makes like 60% of the bits in the market including Irwin lol.

[@terry7893]

This didn't take into account how clean the holes are or longevity. One of the biggest problems I have with drill bits is that I buy a set and then the thinner ones break real easy.

[@johnpalma7265]

@terry7893: Yes the thin ones do tend to break rather easily, that's been my experience also. I'm thinking of avoiding those as much as possible and/or looking for better quality, perhaps stainless steel, if they're not to expensive.

[@dro2863]

You’re be surprised on the performance of Rigid & Irwin Cobalts!!! 🙌🏽👏🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@Brandon68plus1]

Need to test Snap On ThunderBits

[@kevinblackwell4617]

This is a good one!

[@georgiaguardian4696]

How about durability?

[@ArcanePath360]

The key is longevity when looking at value. Great to have speed, but if it only lasts one or two projects it's useless, since these type of bits can't really be sharpened

[@legendarypillow1450]

Wait this ain’t project farm

[@pgsibilo]

Cool Review.

[@markashlock9017]

Good vid, but I think to be totally legit, you needed slower speed, more pressure, and an actual cutting oil such as Tap Magic. That being said, I still think yellow one would have won ; ) Thanks!

[@JCorLC]

I've been using DeWalt drill bits for many, many years. Never used anything else.

[@user-es3nt2mr5m]

Spyder and dewalt

[@wimruitenbeek7832]

To bad you did not test Norseman bits, expensive but the best in the industry

[@bluemantom77]

I use DeWalt Milwaukee Irwin Bosch

[@flushometer19_8]

Carbide Bits Wil Slip In Metal unless It Claims To Be Multipurpose

[@RanDom-pl7fx]

Thank you!

[@RanDom-pl7fx]

next time: how many holes do they drill

[@fredortanez7652]

This should of been all the same material coating and either all split point with the same angle

[@fredortanez7652]

That’s the only way to test the fluting and metal material

[@georgemaster1413]

I've always had no problem with Dewalt bits there real work horse's. I bought 20 piece Ryobi set cheap at Christmas pure junk. You get what you pay for.

[@actionjksn]

I've seen some really well done tests with driver bits that included Ryobi. The Ryobi bits were consistently at the bottom of the pack in quality and performance. And the thing is the DeWalt bits are not badly priced at all they certainly are some of the cheaper premium bits. And I'm talking drill bits and driver bits. The ones that do out perform DeWalt tend to be a lot more expensive and they don't usually outperform them by a large margin.

[@petebusch9069]

Its not the type of bit, its how it was sharpened. All these tests to is compare the factory edge which is very inconsistent even within the same brand from bit to bit. Once you learn how to sharpen bits really good you will realize this. Most factory edges are not that great compared to what it could be. These are mass produced with questionable quality control, you get what you get. There are many You Tube video's doing this same test and they all get different results. The bottom line is this, other than really cheap bits most are very good but too many people are addicted to using the factory grind.

[@tylerstrauch3706]

That drill is way too fast for metal. There should it be small metal flakes flying out but a long curl if you’re drilling right

[@Petesworkshop2225]

Spyder is pretty, but prove it.

[@CavemanJiz]

Spyder out of all brands shocked me how garbage their drill bits are. Worst drill bits ever made

[@xxdeedee]

Mate your using American rubbish, review German, hss, hilti,

[@georgemaster1413]

I like Bosch too.

[@johnpalma7265]

@ renn89 smith: There's an old ADAGE, one gets what one pays for.