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by cheap ,pay twice, they say stated use in them since they first came out .Cheers SC. I realise the Irwin bits are not that costly, but for something that “appears” to be well made, I’m just finding that that they are blunt in the blink of an eye!
Happy to spend more for something more durable. I too believe to buy the best quality tools you can afford, but for what is a disposable purchase, are you better buying cheap & often?????
try the ones on post #5 !Haven’t found anything that is as good as the Bosch self cut ones myself.
I’ve got the dewalt extreme and the armeg wood beaver too but they don’t get a look in.
Thanks for all the suggestions/recommendations folks, looks like I’ll give the Bosch ones a try.
I’ve used auger bits in the past, but on a couple of occasions nearly broke my wrist when the jammed!
missing one vital point in all this the bits are only as good as the machine driving them, so if the drill or impact driver is not upto much then you can have the best drill bit ever invented, but it will perform poorly.
try the ones on post #5 !
I use these bits only .View attachment 40472
They look very nice Willy, now I'll have to save up for a set !
Makita SDS drill and one of these.What drill are you using, I got some of these and agree they are awesome, but as my main use is for drilling through joists, my brand new Dewalt 18V Angle drill can only manage 16mm max, the 1.3Ah battery manages 2 holes, my 4Ah does several. But neither battery will drive anything bigger?
DROOL.Armeg 16 Piece Twister Drilling Set - For Impact Drivers - https://www.buybrandtools.com/acatalog/armeg-twister-drilling-set-impact-rated-16pc.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2NXTBRDoARIsAJRIvLwhrXO7IJUtXqD9lACh_CYQD5vfBqr9YVkbib2WO0vpgbi3v_hVGykaAnBDEALw_wcB
Armeg Nail proof wood beavers are the Bees Knees you get a 20 and 25 with this kit which is expensive but the other bits are brill imho. I've done many jobs with just this kit and an impact driver.
Also I broke the 3mm bit and they sent me a new one and the shank snapped on the 25mm and they sent me a new one - they wouldn't replace the 20mm one that I dropped down a cavity thought. The masonry bits are multi material and go through wood pretty well too.
AND YOU CAN GET A MUCK EATER 18" LONG SDS BETWEEN JOISTS?????Makita SDS drill and one of these. View attachment 40604
Hello All,
I have read good things about these `Armeg Wood Beaver` 4 flute drill bits:
Armeg Wood Beaver Drill Bit 25mm - https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/armeg-wood-beaver-drill-bit-25mm/40712#product_additional_details_container
I read that although they are more expensive than even good quality Flatbits - `they cut through joists like going through butter` and apparently last much longer `in normal use`.
I see that they have a 1/4" Hex shank which would be useful for quick change into a screwdriver bit holder - if that would keep them sitting `tight & straight` ?
I have not tried one yet - as I have quite a stock of 25mm Flatbits.
For Flatbits - I have been buying Bosch and Draper Flatbits for years and I would recommend either brand - but I occasionally get a couple of inexpensive `Silverline` ones - You really can tell after a few holes the `good quality` bits from the `cheap`ones.
If any Members do try the `Wood Beaver` bits I would appreciate their Review please.
Regards,
Chris
I use the Armeg Wood Beavers and would highly recommend them. They go through all kinds of wood speedily and are long-lasting.
too late in the day to recommend anything but what i got at this moment in time. a generous measure of Famous Grouse, and Dark Side of the Moon LP on loud. BLISS, AND SOD THE JOISTS. THEY'LL STILL BE THERE MONDAY.
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