theoldwizard1
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I found the same thing. Not 100% proof positive, but it appears that "Consolidated Drill & Tool products sell under the brand names of Toledo, Norseman and Viking".
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I found the same thing. Not 100% proof positive, but it appears that "Consolidated Drill & Tool products sell under the brand names of Toledo, Norseman and Viking".
I found the same thing. Not 100% proof positive, but it appears that "Consolidated Drill & Tool products sell under the brand names of Toledo, Norseman and Viking".
That is true. I know for sure that a Viking and norseman have the same part numbers for the screw machine length sets that I checked. Consolidated is part of the same company. Why 3 separate names, I don't know. Viking is aimed at the industrial users I was told.
mikehaugen
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I did buy a set of dewalt bits about 7 years ago that were goid quality. They were made in germany and had a pilot point. The pilot points are great, but very difficult/ impossible to sharpen. Dewalt bits now are not the same quality.
Tiny Jackson
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I have two of these C-L 115 piece Aviation bit sets.
http://www.grainger.com/product/CHICAGO-LATROBE-Jobber-Drill-Bit-Set-1G915
They are cobalt steel, made in the US, and come in HUOT index boxes. Top notch stuff. I will be selling 1 of them soon, as soon as I replace the few missing bits so the set is complete.
http://www.grainger.com/product/CHICAGO-LATROBE-Jobber-Drill-Bit-Set-1G915
They are cobalt steel, made in the US, and come in HUOT index boxes. Top notch stuff. I will be selling 1 of them soon, as soon as I replace the few missing bits so the set is complete.
jeffmoss26
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That is true. I know for sure that a Viking and norseman have the same part numbers for the screw machine length sets that I checked. Consolidated is part of the same company. Why 3 separate names, I don't know. Viking is aimed at the industrial users I was told.
I believe the Winters drill bits are also Norseman.
CGT80
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The Dewalt titanium coated split point have been my favorite. They were made in Germany, but I don't know if that is still the case. I used them as a construction professional and for hobby work or auto work at home, in various materials. Home depot sells them. I used one recently that was 11/32 or so to drill 60 holes in 1/4" cold roll plate with a drill press on low speed and didn't even bother with lube since the bit didn't get more than warm. It cut great even to the end of that project, but a big part is due to the drill press. My set is 1/16" to 1/2". I don't know if they have large bits.
You might try a couple of a brand you may like, before buying a whole set.
I have used my Dewalt drill set a few more times since the post I wrote above. I broke a couple 3/16 drills on a job that shouldn't have been a big deal. I looked closer at those drills...............they are made in China, and so are all of the replacements at home depot.
I can no longer recommend Dewalt bits, unless you can get your hands on some of the older German made bits.
Now I will read this thread again, and try one of the other brands that was recommended here.
bmk
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Precision Twist drill bits are what I've used in the trades for 30 years.