DEWALT DW1969 29 Piece Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment with Metal Index

Amazon Sales Rank: #4622 in Home ImprovementBrand: DEWALTModel: DW1969Dimensions: 4.00" h x 7.00" w x 10.00" l, Pilot Point starts on contactUnique, no-spin shank keeps bits securely seated to save you time and frustrationPatented, tapered web ensures durability for less broken bitsSide markings above the shank for reference points that don-Inchest wear awayIncludes metal index, split point bits from 1/16-inch to 1/8-inch, and Pilot Point bits from 9/64-inch to 1/2-inch in 64th-inch increments

The DeWalt 29-Piece DW1969 twist drill bit assortment is a professional kit designed to deliver reliable performance across the board. Each bit larger than 1/8-inch features a patented Pilot Point Tip to prevent walking for improved accuracy and better finished products. DeWalt's patented tapered web prevents the frustration caused by broken bits, and a no-spin shank keeps the bits securely positioned, even when working with keyless chucks. As a bonus, the size markings on these bits are located above the shank, so you won't have to worry about wear making them unreadable. To help you stay organized, a useful metal index is included in this kit, along with split point bits from 1/16-inch to 1/8-inch and Pilot Point bits from 9/64-inch to 1/2-inch in 64th-inch increments.DeWalt DW1969 29 Piece Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment with Metal Index

Most helpful customer reviews50 of 52 people found the following review helpful.Drill bits get stuck in the woodBy Mel D.Pros:- 1/64" steps- Very nice plastic case- "No spin" hex shank (also lets larger bits fit 3/8" chucks)- Pilot point works as advertisedCons:- Gold Ferrous Oxide instead of TiN- More shank and less flute than your average drill bit- Design aggressively chews up wood badly (with tear out on exit)- Not good for soft woods (works better with harder woods)- Flutes seem less sharp than other brands- Too much heat concentrated at pilot point risks burning the bit- Halfway down, bits bite hard into the wood (especially the larger ones) and cause the drill to screw itself into the wood until the chuck hits requiring you to backout and try again. This is very frustrating and is a major design flaw in my opinion. As such these bits are not well suited to hand drills.If you are set on this purchase, consider the package with the measuring tape:DEWALT DW1969TM Heavy Duty 29-Piece Pilot Point Set with FREE Tape MeasureOr the 25pc Black Oxide version with the normal tip:DEWALT DW1164 25 Piece Black Oxide Drill Bit SetNote there also exists a cobalt version with the Pilot Point tip:DEWALT DW1269 29 Piece Cobalt Pilot Point Metal Drill Bit Index Set29 of 30 people found the following review helpful.These are the best Drill Bits I have ever used!By A CustomerI have burned up many drill bits in the past, and for the price these are the best. These bits alleviate the drill bit change from having to drill a pilot hole when using larger bits. Every hole is dead on. No drill bit traveling or pulling of the wood or steel. I have used these bits to drill through wood, 1/4" steel plate and plastic. I have had no problems with any of the materials. The holes are straight and clean and right on the measurements that I needed. If you require an accurate hole being drilled, then there is no other drill bit to be using.10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.Not good for cordless drillsBy Michael LeibrandI am a serious amateur carpenter, and a long time Dewalt tool loyalist, so I was very excited to get this set. Unfortunately, although I have a drill press, much of the work I need to do requires a cordless drill, and I have found these bits to be difficult to get good results with. As the other reviewers state, they tend to grab hold and thread themselves into the wood, particularly if you are trying to enlarge an existing hole, and there is little that can be done to stop them. The results are often a blowout on the back side, and they are so aggressive, the hole is not as clean as I would like. I have experienced blowouts even when blocking the back side, as you should with any bit. Most recently, I clamped my blocking to the piece and it blew out anyway. Frustrating.I will say they are great in the drill press when everything is clamped down and you have better control of the rate of descent of the chuck, but otherwise, I tend to shy away from using these bits, they are just to aggressive and destructive. I wish I had tried another brand, like Milwaukee or Irwin.See all 14 customer reviews...