best wood bits??

[BuyBrandTools]

Well, they are touted as "nail proof".

I quote:

"http://www.buybrandtools.com/acatalog/armeg-nail-proof-wood-beaver-16mm.html"

to me, nail proof infers....they are nail proof

Yes, the black WoodBeaver drill bits are definitely sold as being Nail Proof. I would be happy to put you in touch with a very knowledgeable Armeg rep if you are having problems with them?

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Hi , no need but thanks , I think they are great. Aspertions hsve been cast as to just how nailproof they can be (not by me ).

:stooge_curly:

 

[MDJ]

Yes, the black WoodBeaver drill bits are definitely sold as being Nail Proof. I would be happy to put you in touch with a very knowledgeable Armeg rep if you are having problems with them?

Rollocks, I have never seen a bit which will not blunt after hitting a nail, that is false advertising, even the very best bits will end up blunt afterwards, the good bits can be restored by sharpening them again but no bit is nail proof, impossible if a wood bit, definately could be if made for metal drilling though.

 

[jaypp]

I always use Milwaukee ogre bits, they go through joists in seconds and they are pretty tough against impact! You just have to put your drill on Gear 1 and they glide through. Armegs ogre bits are pretty good too! Milwaukee bits are only about £21 for 4, well worth the money I normally buy a new set every couple of months as I end up losing them or eventually they get blunt but they definitely earn their money first!

ogre bits are deadly!

 

[markc123]

Ive got to say it a 20mm wood bit is the answer lol. No seriously I agree with MDJ the cheapest as you will surely hit something,

If it's not a nail, it's a pipe.

Que the mad rush looking for the stop-cok! lol

 

[CockneyReject]

Been using the Irwin blue groove bits, 8 quid a set and they sharpen up a treat too when they go blunt unliike those red armeg stubbys sometimes they sharpen up ok but 2 holes later and they are fubar again

 

[mart79]

Are the irwin blue bits the flat spade style or augers?

 

[Resu]

Are the irwin blue bits the flat spade style or augers?

They do both. The flat bits are pretty good. The augers aren't great, the power bits are much better and will chew through nails, etc. They are a bit pricier but worth every penny.

 

[mart79]

Thanks resu!

 

[Resu]

No bother mate. In future if you could hit like or thanks (or both!) on posts you find helpful it'd be appreciated

 

[MattSmith]

If you want to drill deep holes fast, you can't beat an Auger bit .... both Bahco and Irwin are decent, if pricey. If the material is only thin, you'll get a better result with a flat bit ...... If you want a good finish where the hole would be seen, try a forstner bit which will produce the cleanest hole.

 

[vxwestie]

I've used 100's if not 1000's of auger bit over the years doing site work timber frames..
ive just bought the red armeg and have been very disapointed. I'll be using augers again next time

 

[guest119]

I've used 100's if not 1000's of auger bit over the years doing site work timber frames..
ive just bought the red armeg and have been very disapointed. I'll be using augers again next time

Do you go to Stoneleigh, May bank holidays?

Boydy

 

[vxwestie]

Do you go to Stoneleigh, May bank holidays?

Boydy

Havent been for years
too busy racing ;-)

 

[ideas4lighting]

Armeg 'Wood Beaver' Bits are brilliant. Only available as a hex fitment but can be used with an 18V Cordless with no power loss.

Other brands are available, under the general term of 'Flute Auger'.

 

[vxwestie]

Sorry. I'm regretting ever buying the wood beaver bits.... Bloody useless,
the shafts bend, the go blunt quickly and are a load of carp... Won't be buying anymore

 

[Badged01]

Ive had a problem with a bent shaft, probably due to my own brute ignorance using it, but other than that have found them great to use. Had them a good few years and they just keep going and going ...... dont seem to have any issue with then blunting!

 

[jackhammerJIM]

Still using a set of cheap flat bits .

resharpen them with an angle grinder .

had them for ages and still going strong ...

I am a very tight man !

 

[john25]

I have the DeWalt wood bits that come in the tough case a bit pricey @ 18 quid for only 8 of them but they Last a long time!!.

 

[shanky887614]

I have the DeWalt wood bits that come in the tough case a bit pricey @ 18 quid for only 8 of them but they Last a long time!!.

I got mine for £12 inc vat from local wholesalers

 

[john25]

I got mine for £12 inc vat from local wholesalers

been spending the last 4 weeks cutting out 250x80mm sections of 45-60mm thick plaster in the ceiling every 600mm to expose the troffs for Cable routes which just destroys anything I used to make pilot holes for a recip saw lol even the recip blades end up with no teeth left after like 5 cuts, Augers & Spades barely last a day but I used one of the DeWalt Spades & it lasted a few days before it went from 20mm to like 10mm

 

[shanky887614]

been spending the last 4 weeks cutting out 250x80mm sections of 45-60mm thick plaster in the ceiling every 600mm to expose the troffs for Cable routes which just destroys anything I used to make pilot holes for a recip saw lol even the recip blades end up with no teeth left after like 5 cuts, Augers & Spades barely last a day but I used one of the DeWalt Spades & it lasted a few days before it went from 20mm to like 10mm

The £12 set I got were the black dewalt set.

They have lasted me quite a while to be fair, ill need to stock up at some point as 16,20 and 25 have disappeared

Work with some right thieving scrouts.

 

[john25]

yea mine are The tough Bits, black with thick frames so they don't snap as easy as Cheap ones

 

[Badged01]

......Work with some right thieving scrouts.

Is that scrouts or scousers? Though I guess its one of the same thing

 

[shanky887614]

Is that scrouts or scousers? Though I guess its one of the same thing

Nah worse than Scousers

 

[Badged01]

Nah worse than Scousers

Now I know you must be telling porkys .....

 

[shanky887614]

Now I know you must be telling porkys .....

There worse than scousers cause I have to bloody work with them so often.

I tend to work with brumies so dont come into contact with scousers very often

 

[mofo123]

I find an auger bit will last longest

 

[telectrix]

maybe i should report badged for that scousers comment LOL.( see thread on elv car chargers ) . :drool5:

 

[john25]

I find an auger bit will last longest

nope for me my Augers didn't last very long before the drill bit on them buckled after a couple of hours when putting pilot holes through 45-55mm thick plaster.