Amazon.com Customer Reviews
Very nice kit - Review written on April 10, 2007
Rating: 5 out of 5
12 customers found this review helpful.
I really like this. I didn't expect anything too great, but the bag alone turned out to be worth the price I paid. It has a metal framework embedded in the fabric so it holds its shape and will fully open without flopping all over the place like other soft cases. It is compact enough to not take up too much space, but roomy enough to add all your other drill bits, forstner bits, and other drill-related things to keep together in one place.
The smaller drill bit holders are heavy-duty, with rubber grips and secure closures. Much nicer than the thin plastic, snap-close versions you may be used to seeing. The holders inside are clearly marked, and flip out for easy access to the bits.
Finally, the bits themselves are a very wide assortment of types, and are suitable for drilling a variety of materials. There is plenty here to keep you busy!
Probably Best Value, and Great for Beginners - Review written on February 20, 2007
Rating: 4 out of 5
4 customers found this review helpful, 3 did not.
These bits are not Top of the line or even 5 star bits. They are nothing compared to my DeWalt and Craftsman Bits, But they are worth the value. Paid around 16 dollars for it using a screw extractor as a filler, got the free shipping and applied a coupon i got.
For 16 dollars getting all of this is a steal. This kit is great for beginners. Most noticible is how cheaply they are made. The boxes are a good idea, i just labeled all four of them. The bag is good, i would say i saw a bag like that in sears for around 10 bucks. Although the bit drivers do not come with a sleeve, Most professionals use 3 to 6 inch bits in impact wrenches, so thats not really a problem.
After using the spade bits, and the HHS bits i can say, they are not even sharp to begin with. The nut drivers are good although they aren't magnetic.
Over all this is a good set for the price. Quality isn't top notch, but it will get the job done. I give it 4 stars because of everything they give you for the price. Quality rating i would give it 3.
cheap but worth it - Review written on February 11, 2007
Rating: 3 out of 5
18 customers found this review helpful, 13 did not.
yes i agree with the other reviewer that these masonry bits are worthless. the spade bits aren't all that sharp and dull easily, even when just drilling through wood. the hex bits aren't very useful if they aren't magnetic.
professionals don't use the 2" bits offered in this kit, except once in a while when a screw is buried in wood and can't be reached with the standard 1/2" bit. professionals use 1/2" bits accompanied with a bit driver with a sleeve. you put the bit in the bit driver, then extend the sleeve over the head of the screw so it wont slip out when you drive the screw. if you don't have one of these drivers, the bit will slip off the screw head, especially when using phillips screws, and the bit will hit your finger, and it will hurt, leaving a blood blister or tearing the skin, even through gloves sometimes. this is known as "cam-out." with more resistance, in torque, ie driving screws in harder, thicker materials, such as a 2x4 as opposed to ½" cdx plywood, the more likely the bit will "cam-out" of the screw head. even worse is when it cams-out and damages the fine, exotic baseboard or trim that costs over 200.00, plus the time to go get more, uninstall the damaged piece and reinstall the new one; (for some people putty is just not an option).
but for 20.00 this kit still seems worth it; 4 cases and a carrying case. you can always upgrade the bits and use these bits for "lenders," in case they never come back. i spray paint mine so i know if they end up in someone else tools, i can retrieve them without conflict. just pick out your color and spray everything.