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πŸ”© Enhanced Drill Bit for Kreg Jig Heavy Duty Projects Review

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Description of πŸ”© Enhanced Drill Bit for Kreg Jig Heavy Duty Projects

From the manufacturer: Make specifically for Kreg Joinery and exclusive use with the Kreg Jig HD. Features a 1⁄4” hex shank and compatibility with our Quick Change Chuck. Drills a HD 1/2” diameter Pocket-Hole. Features hex shank for compatibility with standard and quick-change chucks. Hex shank provides improved drilling torque, prevents chuck slippage. Package includes drill bit, stop collar and allen wrench. Features hex shank for compatibility with standard and quick-change chucks. Hex shank provides improved drilling torque, prevents chuck slippage. Package includes drill bit, stop collar and allen wrench.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

The last two bits only lasted a day before the tip snapped off

I make a lot of furniture out of a recycled solid oak barn. These bits cut through dense oak quite well. I probably drill 100-200 HD screw holes a week and one drill bit will last me several months. However, the tip inevitably breaks without warning, so I keep a few spares on hand to avoid downtime. Not a very good alternative that I've found. By the way, the dumbest way to break a bat is to throw it casually so that it is not reliable and the bat from the cartridge falls to the concrete floor.

Pros
  • Has a hex shank for compatibility with standard and quick change chucks
Cons
  • Requires socket

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works great, lasts long if cared for

I've seen some reviewers say the bit is weak and has imperfections. There are others who say the bits last for about 200 holes. I don't think either of these camps are using the racquet properly. In order to prolong the life of the bit, you must connect the clamping device to the dust collection system. .In the beginning I had trouble not using the dust collector. The chisel would overheat, sometimes even my HD Rigid Drill would get stuck. When the rigging is filled with wood shavings, it…

Pros
  • Has hex shank for compatibility with standard and quick change chucks
Cons
  • Minor issues

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Far from heavy use

Used this bit for just over a week and drilled about a dozen holes for new Kreg HD bolts in total. There's no great use here, I'm a master at getting small projects done around the house. The project currently underway is a deck expansion for our original limited builder deck that needed a little tweaking. Today, on my second hole at the end of the 2 x 4 diagonal brace extending the deck, the pilot section of the pilot drill unexpectedly broke off. My guess is that Kreg Tool has a contract with

Pros
  • Hex shank provides increased drilling torque, prevents chuck slippage
Cons
  • So So