What Drill Bit is Best? America takes on China. Milwaukee, DeWALT, Bosch, Ryobi take on Spyder 100x

Way back in February of this year, Sypder, an American Bits and Blades producer, told us they had some new bits that were strong, durable, and extra long-lasting. Also, blue and purple. So we drove to Home Depot and Lowes, and bought every bit that claimed it would drill through metal. As it turned out, every bit we bought was made in China, with one exception. This DeWALT bit was made in Germany for some reason. Only the Spyder was made right here in the good ole US of A. Interesting. Are you ready for this? Let’s go.

Top 3:

DeWALT German Made: 556 Holes

Spyder Mach Blue USA Made: 481 Holes

DeWALT Chinese Made: 472 Holes

[TorqueTestChannel]

Big ups to B&B. The number of holes drilled by hand here is immense. I can speak to having a long body breaking day of testing only to get 30 seconds of sped up footage. So Rob and the gang deserve props for bringing us this info. My money would be on Matco Hyper-Step as nothing else seems to drill like it, but also $$$$

[VanDrp]

One of the things about making things is that you get better at making things. That’s the #1 reason to buy American made stuff. It’s not that it’s “ours” or any hippy dippy stuff like that. It’s supporting American manufacturing which will hopefully lead to more things being made here while continuing to improve on quality, price, performance and availability.

[timsaxon]

Really pleased this is an honest review and not a Spyder add. Thank you guys!

[gabesmith]

I would choose Spider because America, but I highly respect German made tools.

[wolviestryder]

I actually didn’t skip a second in this video. Love it from beginning to end.

[noelwarner]

Always looking for quality made in USA tools and I’ll be looking for Spyder next time I need bits. Good reporting.

[Manu__R]

I'm an ironworker, and at work we use Champion Brute XL5 bits, they drill very well and are made in the USA as well. If you're not too sore (or if you can convince your brother), I would love to see how they hold up against their American brethren. Great video!

[benjaminbaker]

Germans have always made incredible things. For hundreds of years they have made profound weapons, tools, cars, etc. But... I will always buy American. More or less expensive, higher lower performance, doesn't matter. Given the choice, always buy American. It's a mindset, and I want my kids to think that way too, so that's why I do it! 💪 Phenomenal video by the way! Had me the whole time and totally subscribed now!

[MAX_max_]

extremely thankful for the video! I was using Ryobi bits with lots of frustration and had no clue they are SO bad. Just bought Spyder to finish drilling steel that Ryobi was unable to do, and completed job in 5 min after spending 1h+ yesterday with Ryobi. The drilling effort you made is impressive but tells a story very well!

[halofan]

Really love this video it would be interesting to see more tests like this

[forgottencameras]

After working in manufacturing in the US, I'm actually surprised the US-made bit held up as well as it did, but would like to see a larger sample size. Consistency was the big issue I always had with US machine shops, and why we went to Japan.

[Darthwill]

Huh definitely some good food for thought with bits. Thanks for making this!

[Handymanllc]

Excellent review, Drilling the point home, that there is a lot of inconsity in product production & performance. Seeing Spyder with those results is impressive and equally satisfying that it is American made. I did not know spyder made saw blades, that I am interested in.

[doxdoomsday]

Wow that is some dedication to making a episode! Thanks for your hard work.

[brandonpatton]

The shear will power to drill that Many holes and keep count. Is intense. Thank you for the comparison and the passion you have for tools

[fingernic]

Awesome video! So interesting to see the varying results from different brands. I wouldn't say it's fair to compare something made from high speed steel with something made from cobalt steel. Though it's interesting that a cobalt drill only did 75 more holes than a high speed steel bit.

I also wish a drill press with a weight system was used to make sure this was absolutely scientific, but I know I'm a little obsessive.

I want to see Spyder make a cobalt bit with their blue coating! I own these Mach Blue drill bits, and they are phenomenal. Feels great to support an American business and keep the jobs here! Keep it up Spyder and B&B!

[dchargerfan]

Someone finally did it. I’ve been waiting for a solid bit review!!! Looks like spider for me

[tommyobrien]

Fair play to you lads that was some amount of drilling, very interesting results well done 👏

[kevinhoober]

Rob, this video is GREAT! All the things that make this channel so awesome!

[atrainace]

Yeah spider blue drill bits are awesome. I saw a few early reviews and immediately went out and grabbed some. Well, tried to grab some. They were so new at lowes they were still in the freight box that hadn't been unpacked so I opened it and got me a box to purchase. They are some of the best bits I have used in a long time. That dont cost 100 per. I hope spider comes with a larger set in the future.