25-Piece Steelex D1034 Deluxe Brad Point Bit Set

Kent Leitch: Dull very quickly!

Canada on May 28, 2023

Amazon Customer: Overall this is a nice set of brad point bits. Steel case is durable and the bits are sharp.....but that's where it ends. I have found that any of the bits in the set that are machined down to 3/8 for the chuck have terrible run out. When chucked into the drill press these bits are almost impossible to use. My only solution to this problem may to be to cut off the 3/8 part and chuck on to the bit that way. Too bad cause I had read a few reviews and probably should have listened.

Canada on Apr 28, 2023

perruptor: These seem well-made. I tried the 5/16 bit, and it spun true, cut smoothly, and left a flat bottom. The case is a little odd. It's wider than the traditional steel drill case. The drills are in two sections, with the smaller bits in the front section. Some of the bits in the front obscure the size markings of bits in the back. There are holes for a few drill sizes smaller than 1/8", but I doubt that anyone makes brad-points that small. One edge of the case was bent out, and required use of pliers to let the lid close easily. The lid snaps securely closed.

Update: I did find one of the smaller bits was bent. I haven't used many of them, so may find more bent ones. Don't know if they can be straightened.

More update: I found another small bit that wobbled, also the 29/64ths bit did. I was able to straighten them pretty well using 3 dowels, 3 rubber bands, and a 3-inch vise. The rubber bands are to hold the dowels upright on the vise jaws; 2 dowels toward the ends of one jaw, and the 3rd dowel near the center of the other jaw. I rolled the drill bit on a flat plate and marked the high side, then put that side against the single dowel and tightened the vise. You may have...

United States on Apr 23, 2023

William NoblesWilliam Nobles: I like that it’s a full set. The bits I have used seem OK. Decently sharp. Haven’t used too many of them yet. Just pulled out the 5/16 and found that it’s bent about 1/8 inch so that one’s useless. Haven’t checked the rest of them. Shame it’s one of the common sizes.

United States on Mar 10, 2023

DonnestDonnest: These are the same brand they sell at Budy Bee and the same price. Normally I like to support bricks and mortar stores but it a 100km drive for me. Buying from Amazon means the product comes to me instead of me going to the product.

Canada on Mar 04, 2023

Craig: I find that the drills are pretty good for use in drilling clean holes in wood without splintering the wood on entry. Other reviews said the case is flimsy. While not the sturdiest case, it’s on par with other cases I have. My only complaint is that the hook on the case is plastic and feels like it will break if I hang the case by it. A metal ring hook would have been better.

United States on Feb 13, 2023

Laurent Lacoste: Drill bits are great, but the case is not to good. Can't see the back row size. Should have been more space between rows. Beside that , it is a great product

Canada on Dec 03, 2022

Charles C.: Box was damaged and could not get it open at first. Took some prying to finally get the box open and then had to pry the brad point bit to get them to come out. once I got that done I had to fix the box so it would open properly and put the bit back in. The metal box was banged up pretty badly in transit but everything seems to be okay now that I fixed it. Don't know it this was the company's fault or the shipping company's fault but a little more care would be nice.

Canada on Sep 15, 2021

Opforsoldier: These are great bits for working projects. I make small items using my lathe and from time to time I need to drill out the center to put in a brass tube(for pen making) and such and only brad point bits do the job well. When needing to drill through several inches length the brad point helps keep the bit centered.

I also like that they are in 1/16th increments, which for pen making and a few other hobbies is important. It means all my bits are in one kit and I'm not having to hunt an odd size down and then pay $12 for 1 bit. The price for this set makes it a great purchase. But it also makes me wonder, why in the world would someone make things that are 27/64"

Like any bit, these can be prone to binding but I've found this to be particularly true with woods like burls or any of the denser woods like Katalox, Padauk etc...just be mindful and it isn't a problem.

If your just a pen turner this is the set you want for turning pens that aren't made with metric tubes. Price wise much cheaper than trying to locate even just a handful of the individual sizes you need and it comes with a stamped metal case silk-screened with bit sizes that make it easy to keep things...

United States on Feb 08, 2021

David D. SmithDavid D. Smith: Prior to ordering this bit set, I read several of the "less than favorable" reviews so I had some idea what to look for, and/or to expect.. I already own quite a few bits of assorted types, but no brad point bits. That said, I have since received the Steelex D1034 Deluxe Brad Point set and decided to run a very unscientific test. Before I get to that, let me say that they arrived quickly (thank you Amazon Prime), in an acceptable metal case for safe storage, and are crazy sharp. My drill press is a 10" 12-speed Bench model, manufactured by Central Machinery and sold by Harbor Freight.

Initially, I wasn't impressed with the run out, so I replaced the factory chuck with a Woodstock D2931 1/32 to 1/2-Inch B16 Taper Drill Chuck (also purchased from Amazon, and for about $17). Run out was improved, and while still not perfect, is much better. So, now for the bit test. I chucked the 1/8" bit and turned the drill press on. Based upon some of the previous reviews, I expected it to spin wildly and while there was "run out" present, it was no worse than other new bits I own. I placed a piece of writing paper on the drill press table, anticipating the brad point would scribe a 1/16"...

United States on Feb 22, 2017