Drill hog drill bits and easy outs

[lastgoodusername]

anybody every used these? saw them on ebay, claims us made.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drill-Hog-2...463352?hash=item27fb194af8:g:jkkAAOSwe-FVAK3D

 

[Buckgnarly]

Wonder what the warranty entails?....

 

[rsanter]

Wonder what the warranty entails?....

My though as well

Bob

 

[MJD1]

They give a card that has a serial # to the purchaser, and it gets sent in with the damaged product. I bought some step bits from the., very good quality

 

[tarbellb]

I bought a 4pc Step Bit set from them off Ebay at very good price, ~$5ea?

Their marketing is very ambiguous. There are American flags and USA all over, but
no actual phrase "made in USA" on any of the packaging??? Only "made by Drill Hog USA"...

Anyways, ive only used 3 of them, 1 dulled almost immediately. The HF bit surpassed it side by side.

I have yet to warranty it, we will see. Im under the impression that they are not USA made, and price reflects it.

 

[organ]

This guy seems to like them...

I suspect that he's a shill, though... I commented on that video when it was uploaded, mentioned the ambiguity behind where the bits are made and said that Norseman bits aren't much more expensive and are a known quantity... I was very respectful and didn't trash Drill Hog but he deleted my comment and when I brought that up, he told me the bits are made in the USA but I now see that conversation has disappeared.

 

[MN Battery Chuck]

Any other thoughts opinions on these bits? Really want a 1/2" to 1" set but wonder about quality.

Thanks

 

[Protofarmer]

Old post I know, but I got two sets. The 9/16 -1" and 1/16 - 1/2". Very good quality on the small bits. The larger bits cut like a goid one, but scored on the rest of the shank like butter. Haven't broken any yet though.

 

[tarbellb]

Update:

Well since I last posted on this thread (bout 18 months now) I can say the step bits have been OK. Still not happy about dulling 2 of 4, but the stubby version has held up well.

I havent sent them in for warranty yet tho.

They have changed their copy to now say "Made in USA", it is also a rumor around here that they are rebranded Norseman bits... no actual evidence yet.

Overall, I bet these are in fact quality bits and buying a set would be worthwhile.

 

[B_Bimmer]

I have both and wouldn't be surprised at all if they came out of the same factory. The machine marks are very similar.

 

[anndel]

My though as well

Bob

I have the left hand drill bits, bought them from their ebay store. It comes with a card with a s/n that you go to the website listed on the card, register and that's all - you're now covered. So far the bits worked great and I will buy more soon. I read their bits are re-branded Norseman Made in USA.

 

[jhnlngn]

I have the left hand drill bits, bought them from their ebay store. It comes with a card with a s/n that you go to the website listed on the card, register and that's all - you're now covered. So far the bits worked great and I will buy more soon. I read their bits are re-branded Norseman Made in USA.

Which of the left hand bits did you buy? I was just looking at them at it's a little confusing. Like what's the difference in these 2 sets?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drill-Hog-U...rew-Extractor-Lifetime-Warranty-/172512149179

http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-Pc-Left-...-DrillHog-USA-Lifetime-Warranty-/182421681740

And then they have these. Not sure if they are that much better:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drill-Hog-U...rew-Extractor-Lifetime-Warranty-/181767323378

 

[jeffmoss26]

I have used them, they are pretty good. Warranty process is easy!

 

[metaldad]

Wonder what the warranty entails?....

are you kidding?
drill bits are consumables.
they dull, they break under extreme misuse.
throw away and use a new one

 

[theoldwizard1]

I have 2 sets, 1/2" and 3/8". I will not say that I have "given them a good work out", but I am happy. I like the Huot index !

Rumor is, they are buying in big volume from Norseman and getting big discounts.

 

[jeffmoss26]

They definitely look like Norseman to me.

 

[Tallpilot]

So there are $10-20 cheaper than Norseman and may or may not be. They are relatively obfucatory about the COO even on the new listing linked above. If they were half the price of Norseman and reported to be about as good that would be interesting. For 15% or so more why not just get the known quality instead of some clown playing arbitrage games on eBay?

 

[theoldwizard1]

So there are $10-20 cheaper than Norseman and may or may not be. They are relatively obfucatory about the COO even on the new listing linked above. If they were half the price of Norseman and reported to be about as good that would be interesting. For 15% or so more why not just get the known quality instead of some clown playing arbitrage games on eBay?

Time will tell, but the lifetime guarantee caught me !

 

[jhnlngn]

Has anybody tried their SDS plus bits?

 

[toolnut]

Just bought a set of the 9/16 to 1 inch deming bits. Can't wait to try them. Thanks for the good info.

 

[joseywales]

So there are $10-20 cheaper than Norseman and may or may not be. They are relatively obfucatory about the COO even on the new listing linked above. If they were half the price of Norseman and reported to be about as good that would be interesting. For 15% or so more why not just get the known quality instead of some clown playing arbitrage games on eBay?

This could be the right path. A user here gave me a price he paid through ebay offer. I've submitted several offers, included two above that price, and the ebay seller isn't coming close to that. I truly believe the GJ member is being honest with me. Now, an ebayer can raise their price, as demands increases, etc. I have zero issue with that. But it's getting darn to close to the real deal.

 

[Packard V8]

are you kidding?
drill bits are consumables.
they dull, they break under extreme misuse.
throw away and use a new one

Our opinions and results may vary. I haven't bought a new retail drill bit in fifty years of making holes with them. Owning a couple of sharpeners and learning how to use them has been one of my better investments.

At garage/estate sales, there are often loose orphan bits and occasionally the half-full index. If they're not Chicom, I pick them up for nothing "throw these in with the box?" In winter, I'll sharpen the good-quality and toss the junk.

Just last week, I was at the steel scrap yard looking for some 3/8" round rod. In a bin were two like-new 1/2" drill bits. In with the rest of my buy, they were free. One pass through the sharpener and they were good to go; shanks not even scored and retailing from $7-15 each, depending on where and whose.

So thanks to those of you who consider drill bits disposable; saved me a lot of money over the years.

jack vines

 

[SKAh]

So, do any of you know what the lifetime guarantee entails? Shaft breakage, chipping, dulling? Is there a charge for the replacement?

 

[theoldwizard1]

So, do any of you know what the lifetime guarantee entails? Shaft breakage, chipping, dulling? Is there a charge for the replacement?

The first 2 for sure. My guess is you mail them the broken one and they mail you a replacement.

 

[PhysicsDude]

I bought a bunch of Drill Hog bits about 6 months ago.

I only use the bits on my drill press, haven't really done anything serious with them, but they seem pretty good. But then again, any set of bits on a drill press is good for 6 months.

I bought one of their spiral 3/4" unibits, and I use it ALL the time. Its a beast! So far its holding up better than other name brand unibits I've used and abused at work (irwin, milwaukee, klein, etc). It will create spiral ribbons of metal better than any unibit I've ever used.

On the other hand I also bought one of their countersinks, and it didn't impress me. I used it to countersink some fastener holes in some steel square stock. It did work, but not well. Still better than most countersinks you get at home depot that barely even work on metal. I tried a HF countersink for comparison and the HF bit chowdered to hell after 5 seconds of drilling, hah.

 

[GTO]

It appears that the drill bits are "Made in USA",but nothing else.

 

[meissler]

I highly doubt these drill bits are actually made in the US. There is an import company that is Chinese named Banggood (I know...what a name!) that is located in China but advertises in the US. They say on their web site that they have deals with Chinese factories local to them. They advertise their wares for sale and then ship direct to the US (or whatever country a customer is located in). They actually give product away to YouTube creators to test, which is pretty smart marketing if you ask me. Anyway, they list "Drill Hog USA" drill bits on their web site. So USA is just a misleading part of the name and NOT the COO. I found this out researching left hand drill bits. I want something better than HF. Hope this information helps someone.

 

[meissler]

Just did a bit more research and I stand by my belief that Drill Hog is NOT a US made product. Why you say? Because they advertise their products are made with "Niobium Nb41". Sounds super scientific and impressive UNTIL you find out that Niobium is a rare element used in "Super Alloys" that are.........wait for it.........nonferrous. That's right! Had the marketing department in Chou Ping province done just a bit more research they would have realized that drill bits are made of ferrous alloys. Ooops!!! If Niobium was so fabulous for drill bits, better drill bit companies would surely jump on the bandwagon. Just my .02 on the matter.

 

[Doug Arthurs]

I never understood why guys are worried about brand and guarantees. Just go to any industrial distributor and buy what they have on the shelf. Learn to sharpen them if you break one it is due to misuse. Throw it away and get another. Also it is a good idea to buy a drill gauge and learn to sharpen drills by hand or if it works for you get a drill dr.

 

[zktk01]

I won't buy them just base on the deceptive name. I wouldn't care if they were made in Taiwan, but they are engaging in deceptive marketing with the USA label. I would definatley spend just a little more to get Norseman.

 

[brilliantv]

I suspect these bits are made by Rocky Mountain Twist in Sunburst Montana. They also produce other, if not all other USA made bits.

 

[JackOfAllTradesRuss]

I have bought and used them with good results, and will buy more as needed.
Thanks, Russ

 

[ishiboo]

Just a followup to the below comments. "Drill Hog USA" does not necessarily mean they are all made in the USA. Many of their drill bit sets ARE. Some are NOT. Looks like a lot of the other products are NOT.

Just did a bit more research and I stand by my belief that Drill Hog is NOT a US made product. Why you say? Because they advertise their products are made with "Niobium Nb41". Sounds super scientific and impressive UNTIL you find out that Niobium is a rare element used in "Super Alloys" that are.........wait for it.........nonferrous. That's right! Had the marketing department in Chou Ping province done just a bit more research they would have realized that drill bits are made of ferrous alloys. Ooops!!! If Niobium was so fabulous for drill bits, better drill bit companies would surely jump on the bandwagon. Just my .02 on the matter.

I highly doubt these drill bits are actually made in the US. There is an import company that is Chinese named Banggood (I know...what a name!) that is located in China but advertises in the US. They say on their web site that they have deals with Chinese factories local to them. They advertise their wares for sale and then ship direct to the US (or whatever country a customer is located in). They actually give product away to YouTube creators to test, which is pretty smart marketing if you ask me. Anyway, they list "Drill Hog USA" drill bits on their web site. So USA is just a misleading part of the name and NOT the COO. I found this out researching left hand drill bits. I want something better than HF. Hope this information helps someone.

I suspect these bits are made by Rocky Mountain Twist in Sunburst Montana. They also produce other, if not all other USA made bits.

I assume that's who makes the Montana brand of bits? Menards has sold their Titanium 1/4" hex shank bits under the Montana brand for a while and they seem to hold up well. A 1/2" titanium-coated bit is under $9 at Menards still, which for a Made in USA drill bit seems to be a great deal!

It seems Lowes has just began selling Kobalt-branded bits by Montana as well... same ones, the 1/4" hex quick connects.

 

[ishiboo]

I won't buy them just base on the deceptive name. I wouldn't care if they were made in Taiwan, but they are engaging in deceptive marketing with the USA label. I would definatley spend just a little more to get Norseman.

IMO they should definitely remove "USA" from their name, and clearly state COO and remove all the flags from China COO products.

 

[crazychicken]

I'm very pleased with everything I have bought from DRILL HOG. Latest adventure drove a 1/2" pritchel hole in a Swedish made anvil that rings like a bell. NO ISSUES.