Drill Bits Whats the best without breaking the bank?

I've got a set of cobalt bits (going on 10yrs) they work great. I have built my crawler and worked on other various projects at home throughout those 10 years. I have broken a few, mostly my fault.

Anything with a warranty, cobalt like mentioned above. Some of the new drill bits have a pilot tip built into them which makes the bits last longer. I have a set like these but from a tool truck.

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I bought the warrior products cobalt drill set from Harbor freight. So far the drills I have used work just like more expensive cobalt drills. Time will tell but for the price so far I think they are a good deal.

I have some Ryobi set. I found a sharpener is really valuable and helpful for making good cuts.

NorCalJalopy said:

Anything with a warranty, cobalt like mentioned above. Some of the new drill bits have a pilot tip built into them which makes the bits last longer. I have a set like these but from a tool truck.

KnKut 29KK10 29 Piece Mechanics Length Step Point Drill Bit Set

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X 20 on anything that has points like this. I also have a set from a tool truck guy as they were the only place i saw them at the time. Now I have seen knock-offs around but have not tried.

These Norseman bits have been awesome!
Pretty sure they make them for Matco, less than half the tool truck price on the Amazon
Norseman 22903 1/16 in. - 1/2 in. Super Premium Black and Gold Oxide Hi-Molybdenum Steel Drill Bit Set, 29-Piece, grey https://a.co/d/9uFtk0I

jeepin4x4james said:

These Norseman bits have been awesome!
Pretty sure they make them for Matco, less than half the tool truck price on the Amazon
Norseman 22903 1/16 in. - 1/2 in. Super Premium Black and Gold Oxide Hi-Molybdenum Steel Drill Bit Set, 29-Piece, grey https://a.co/d/9uFtk0I

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I bought mine from MAC a couple years ago. The only reason I buy off the truck is for warranty purposes. My tool guys will make special deliveries and go out of their way to help. Prob a good way for them to keep in business in this crazy time.

According to Project Farm testing, these are the best drills in order.

drill bit - step bit
dewalt - temo M35 colbalt - hercules

drill bit (hard metal)
bosch - dewalt

I have had good experience with the Irwin set for lock smiths, especially useful are the 1/4" with a shank end. I used to buy them at Ace Hardware, but, that was a few years ago.