METRIC drill bits

[mike528]

Trying to find a decent metric drill bit set that won't break the bank. Want to know if anyone has had a good experience with something besides Chicago Latrobe, or tool truck sets. The metrics seem to be a bit harder to find. Seen a couple sets on Amazon with bad reviews.
Anyone have any experience with ctd bits?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/291267661945

 

[vwmurph]

Bought a set thru my Wurth dealer a year or two ago. Want to say it was around a $100


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[dede2897234]

Mike528,

CTD or Consolidated Toledo Drill is actually Norseman. They manufacture excellent drill bits. The set in your e-Bay ad are for drilling thru metal once you take the precautions of center punching the material and using drill lubricant (purchase via e-bay or thru an industrial tool supply store).

Here is more information about this specific drill bit set on Amazon and eBay (view pic #3 in the ad): Amazon and eBay.

Dave

 

[MikeF2316]

I'm as metric only as anybody I know, but I have no trouble with sets of drills that go up by 64ths as well as letter and number sets. And a drill chart on the wall with metric equivalents and drill sizes for tapping.

 

[mike528]

i can get along with standard sized bits for most of the automotive and fabrication projects, but some of them i need the metrics, would like to get a whole set so i dont have to pay $20 for 3 hss bits from the place im getting the rest of the parts for. 1911 and sig use a couple metric pins.

 

[pstemari]

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Anyone have any experience with ctd bits?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/291267661945

Those are the Norseman drills, and they are DA BOMB. Razor sharp, cut steel like a hot knife through butter. 100% US made, to boot.

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[royesses]

I have a set of Cleveland twist drill made in the USA. They come in a Huot drill index. I purchased them from MSC when they had a 30% off sale. Very high quality. About $100 or so.

Roy