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πŸ”© Efficient Drilling with the Kreg Hex Shank Pocket Hole Drill Review

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Description of πŸ”© Efficient Drilling with the Kreg Hex Shank Pocket Hole Drill

Made specifically for Pocket-Screw Joinery. 1/4" hex shank works with any quick change chuck. Hex shank with power groove resists slippage. Specialized stepped bit drills guide hole for screw. High quiality hardened steel for longevity.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Replacing a Broken Tip + Poor Supply

This is a replacement for the same tip that broke while going from large to small diameter. Most HSS bits are perfectly capable of surviving the occasional metal clip in their path, but not this one. To be honest, I'm not sure if the Chinese copies are any better. The delivery wasn't very good either. When I got a notification that the package was delivered, I couldn't find it at home. I replied "shipped to wrong address" and got a quick reply that it was on my back porch. Well, it wasn't…

Pros
  • Power Tool Parts & Accessories
Cons
  • Unsafe

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The perfect replacement drill bit

If you look at this product you already know what it is for. This is the same bit that comes with the kits you bought (K4 in my case). The kit does not include a retaining ring so be sure to remove it from your old, worn or broken nozzle before discarding it. I almost bought the $20 mini set when local vendors were selling a basic $15 nozzle. An extra $5 for a mini jig and collet would make sense, but not when you can buy a Revain drill bit for $11.xx. I ordered two of these as I don't want to…

Pros
  • Drill bit
Cons
  • New competitors appeared

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great for countersunk screws, not just pocket holes.

Many of my projects require screws. I don't use pocket hole carpentry that often, but this is a great tool if you use pocket holes. However, I also use this drill bit for all my countersinking needs. Drilling the screws deep enough into the shank allows me to plug the holes with dowels (cut from foam brushes) and avoid using wood putty or the infamous sawdust and glue mix, which is far from ideal if you plan on painting afterward the job is done. to build. This bit comes loose and falls out of…

Pros
  • Hex Shank Drill
Cons
  • Available in Black only