Slip-Strip™ Pressure Sensitive Label Holders Width: 48 Package Quantity: 6

• Package Quantity: (1) 6 Pack


• Width (Inch): 48

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Almost A Regret?

I took on the project of building my new shop. I've made numerous purchases and saw the Irwin Cobalt drill bits. It was as close to an impulse purchase as I've made and I quickly regretted my decision as the set was pretty expensive. I figured that when they came in if I didn't like them I could return them.



Well they came in and I was very impressed with the quality and sharpness of the bits. This is by far the BEST set of bits I have ever owned.



If you compare the costs of 'throw-away' drill bits and then figure the frustration of having busted small bits...then look no further than this Irwin set.



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Surprised at Their Quality

I've alway considered Irwin to be once removed from junk. But these appear to be pretty good bits. I'll write again once I've had more experience with them. I'd like to mention that I emailed Irwin to ask them what kind of steel the bits are made from and they replied that they are High Speed Steel. It would be interesting to find out what alloy. In any case the finish and grind are very good. Above 3/8 the bits have hex flats growned in their shanks. This could affect concentricity but it also prevents slippage in a chuck. I like the hex shanks as they make a perfect accessory for todays keyless chuck drills. Now I bought this set from Amazon when they had a half price sale. The bits are made in China but sadly they seem to be a quality product and at half price they were a bargain. More detail ...

Eh?

If your buying this for big tough projects this isnt the set you want. Its more of a household set for household projects. I used this set to modify my quad trailor and all the big bits either got dull after one use or they chipped and as far as the small ones go there alright but brake quite fast.More detail ...

Brittle Bent and Expensive

This is an expensive set of drill bits and indicated that they were of a high quality but as it turns out I am not overly impressed. First I found the smaller bits extremely easy to snap sure you have to be careful with smaller bits... but these broke easily. Then some others were just fine. The metal index box is almost as important to me as the bits since it is what allows me to make the correct selection in a fast and timely manner as well as protecting the bits when not in use and allowing me to get the right bit back into the proper place for use next time.



While the sizing is fine the box itself is nothing to get excited about and if you drop it once count on the racks flying out of the box all over the shop floor. Again... something that would not be a big deal... but this is the top of the line and I thought I would get a little bit better box.



The final straw was when I used the 1/2" bit the largest in the set and I was needing an extremely precise hole... and I didn't get it (seating a bearing) I took the bit out and it rolled across my tablesaw top and was as crooked as can be.



This was NOT caused by any fall drop or misuse. It was the first time I had used it I was drilling into soft plastic and this is a 1/2" piece of steel/titanium. I couldn't bend if I tried. I wish I could say that this was a good set some of the bits ARE good but no way I can say that it is worth the price. You might be able to overlook a problem here and there.. but not when you are buying for the very best you can get.More detail ...

Only drill set needed

This is a fantastic drill set. It has tough durable drills in a very nice rugged case.More detail ...

Thank God for expert reviewers

This set has really good quality bits. Would I drill into concrete with these???? No no no; these bits are NOT meant for concrete drilling. By the way the don't have pilot points neither. Nonetheless they are great bits.More detail ...