Extra long brad points in HSS please

[AAvK]

> appears to be extra long brad point bits...

Right but those flutes are way too short and they are definitely HCS... who would want that?

[AAvK]

numbers is different.

[AAvK]

> which shows item #9150 at the top left hand of the page...

Problem I have with those guys, it's either HCS or carbide tipped. No HSS. Take a look at this:

click "Tool catagories".

[bridger]

here's some basic info on drill bit sharpening:

difference will be obvious once you get into it- but you will need a grinder to work with the high speed steel. what you will need is either a narrow grinding wheel or a metal cutoff disk.

are these long enough?

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[joedog90045]

Try these folks

[AAvK]

and I wouldn't mind if you proved it.

[Michael]

Try

# 35N05.01 $12.95 for a set of 7.

AAvK wrote:

> Uh-huh... and I wouldn't mind if you proved it.

[AAvK]

> Item # 35N05.01 $12.95 for a set of 7.

You got me there! I saw that page but the brad point part was obscure to me. But there still would be no way they would be HSS at that price. Thanx.

[bridger]

>>> Item # 35N05.01 $12.95 for a set of 7.

why the thing about HSS? you need them for one job. after that they will likely sit in a drawer for a few years before you need them again. if they get dull, sharpen 'em.

[CW]

[AAvK]

Well... in any case thanks for all the input and help guys, I appreciate it.

[Lee Michaels]

Were you able to finally find drill bits that met your specifications?

[AAvK]

SURE! You bet I did! At high cost too. WL Fuller bits from Bits 'n' Bores, I bought one only though, an HSS 1/2"-er that is 10" long with 7-1/2" of twist. They give really fast service which I like. I think for the quality, which is genuine, it is really the way to go. $26.xx + s/h.

[Lee Michaels]

"AAvK" wrote

Along time ago, I was involved in making lots of rustic style furniture. Lots of planks, lag screws, etc. I found that the garden variety bits were not serving me very well. I had a friend refer me to a commercial supplier. I walked into a big room with counters, a bunch of counter guys and huge warehouses in back.

I told them what I wanted. They went in back and got the few bits I needed in the sizes I required I went with one of each and two of one size. When they told me how much they cost, I almost fainted. Recovering my composure, I paid the man. It was a smart move. Those bits worked flawlessly and hardly ever needed sharpening. I still use them 25 years later.

You get what you pay for.

[AAvK]

Yes, me as a newbie I have been learning that just a shot too much, which was part of my decision. I think I'll build up a set of the 8" long brad drills slowly over time, it will be worth it. And what I got, just "well made" all the way.