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decent drill bit set recommendation

  • 25-07-2016 9:49pm
    #1
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,797 ✭✭✭


    Been browsing Amazon but clueless as to what is a good brand to get. Intend drilling some light metal, wood and plaster for putting up shelves etc. Cheers


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  • #2
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,279 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    sweetie wrote:
    Been browsing Amazon but clueless as to what is a good brand to get. Intend drilling some light metal, wood and plaster for putting up shelves etc. Cheers


    Personally I think the sets are a waste of money unless you plan on doing lots of different things. There will be bits in the set you'll never need and bits you'll need a few the same.

    Whether I drill a wall, tiles etc I use a 6mm Bosch drill bit. I use red plugs with this. Only you know what you will be drilling but I'm betting all you need are 3 or 4 different bits. You can always add to these as you need them.


  • #3
    DublinDilbert
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    Go to the likes of B&Q and pick up a set of makita bits for €25 http://www.diy.com/departments/makita-3-65-mm-accessory-set-101-pieces/84233_BQ.prd

    This will cover most DIY needs, then go to a hardware store and pick up a few good quality 5mm, 6mm, 8mm masonry bits.

    Between both of these you will be sorted for most things around the house.


  • #4
    EdmondShiels3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭EdmondShiels3


    If you are looking foe a good dril bit set EPT Carlow have a range of them. https://www.ept-irl.com/600-dril-bits


  • #5
    doctorchopper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 899 ✭✭✭doctorchopper


    If you are drilling a lot of metal get cobalt drill bits


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