OT: Best drill bits for automotive work?

[rapieper at yahoo.com (Ron Pieper)]

I'd go for a standard set of high-quality high-speed steel drills, and skip the coatings and fancy
point shapes.  Get yourself a Drill Doctor sharpener...so you can regrind them easily to like-new
condition (std. 118 degree tip).

I got this http://www.drilldoctorstore.us/drildocddhan.html one for Christmas a few years
ago...one of my most valued accessory tools.  About $80.  Home Depot has them.

Believe me, you'll be glad if you do this.

Don't forget to oil the drill liberally during use!  You'll be amazed at how much faster it
penetrates and how much longer it stays sharp!

Ron

--- Jeff Toomasson <jtoomasson@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I'm lucky enough to have a wife who doesn't scoff at the notion of buying me power tools for an
> anniversary present. Hence, my new 6.0A/1000rpm Craftsman Hammer drill  :)
>  
> But I kinda lost patience when it came to the bit selection. There were several different types
> of bit materials at Sears: black oxide, zirconium nitride, cobalt, titanium-tipped. The cobalt
> ones were recommended for the heavier/stiffer metals, but those sets only came with bits 1/4"
> and smaller. The black oxide ones were supposedly OK for metals up to mild steel. Then I figured
> I'd ask you guys before I wasted any money!  :)
>  
> Can anyone throw me some recommendations (brand included)? I would like to get a decent set
> that'll remain reasonably durable (the Black and Decker crap I bought when I got my cordless are
> extremely fragile).
>  
> Thanks in advance - hope you all are enjoying your weekend!  Jeff
> 
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