Harbor Freight Drill Bits Review: 115 Piece, Warrior Brand, Cobalt Drill Bits Index. Reddit said that these Harbor Freight Drill Bits were awful, but are these drill bits secretly... awesome?
If you're curious about the durability and performance of these cheap Harbor Freight drill bits on different materials like steel, aluminum, and brass, you’re in the right place. I tested these cobalt drill bits with my Grizzly G0602 lathe, and with my Precision Matthews PM-25 milling machine that I converted into a CNC mill, but they'd be awesome with a Harbor Freight drill press, too.
Whether you’re looking for cheap cobalt drill bits for metalworking or a versatile and complete cobalt drill bit index for DIY projects, I’ve got you covered. I will show you how these cobalt drill bits hold up against tough metal and softer materials, and compare them to other cobalt drill bit sets on the market - two cobalt drill bit sets from Bosch and one cobalt drill bit set from Milwaukee - and I'll explain why I purchased these Harbor Freight cobalt drill bits instead. Are they a budget-friendly option for your workshop? Are these Warrior drill bits the best cobalt drill bits on the market? Let’s find out!
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In this video:
• Overview of the 115 piece, Harbor Freight Warrior cobalt drill bit set
• Cobalt drill bit performance on steel, aluminum, and brass
• Pros and cons of this budget drill bit set - are they the best drill bits or the worst drill bits?
• This video is not sponsored by or affiliated with Harbor Freight. The set was on a clearance sale when I bought it, and I did use a 25% off Harbor Freight coupon, but I paid for the set and all thoughts and opinions are my own
If you’re a DIYer, hobby machinist, or just looking for a reliable drill set, don’t miss this humorous review and testing. Make sure to subscribe for more tool reviews, metalworking tips, DIY project content, and workshop humor!
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*Timestamps:*
00:00 Intro
00:20 Reddit Says
02:19 Bosch & Milwaukee Sets
03:16 Harbor Freight Value
03:57 Milwaukee Reviews
04:18 Review Reliability
04:50 First Impressions
05:23 Harbor Freight Spreadsheet
05:46 Measuring
06:19 Aluminum Test
06:49 Brass Test
07:18 Steel Test
07:53 Post Test Inspection
08:30 Final Thoughts
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