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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[billvillwock]

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

[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

[CaptAwesome]

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.

[rafaelmarin]

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

[punknugget]

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.

[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.

[Michael-tbb]

The real drawback to DeWalts pilot point bits is the difficulty in sharpening them. Many DIYers have a drill Doctor or other drill sharpener and these cannot be used on the DeWalt bits. So for me it’s the Spyder or an actual cobalt bit set

[brianmoore]

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.

[rongollonik]

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

[MRGfork]

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

[TheJttv]

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

[terry]

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.

[_Ptat_]

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

[dro]

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

[ArcanePath]

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

[markashlock]

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!

[wimruitenbeek]

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

[JCorLC]

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

[petebusch]

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.