Recommend a left hand drill set

[pendragon1998]

I need a leftie drill set, jobber length, HSS, made in USA, fractional at least from 1/16 to 3/8. Don't need an index, would like to spend ~$50-70. I can get 20% off at zoro, if that helps. Intended purpose is bolt extraction. Any suggestions?

 

[rodm1]

I'm looking to and thinking of ordering these from Morse kind of pricey but a broken drill cost even more.

http://www.morsecuttingtools.com/cg...s.com/?bookcode=mcd15flx&pagelabel=33&WXREFC=

 

[Ctkelly]

Search on eBay for a user drillhog. They have a set for 39 obo, free shipping with index. 1/16-1/2 by 32nds. Lifetime warranty, not sure if made in USA for certain.

 

[gdocktor3]

Irwin http://www.ebay.com/itm/Irwin-5pc-L...843490?hash=item4aff4d6a62:g:kVAAAOSwcvdXOgeh

Drill Hog http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-Left-Ha...561365?hash=item2800d3a1d5:g:EM4AAOSwNSxVbVFA

 

[T45]

Norseman 58510 with LH drills + extractor , $45 bucks (9 left)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/58510-Norse...ctor-Set-USA-Left-Hand-Bits-NEW-/161599234579

 

[Wamsutta]

Norseman 58510 with LH drills + extractor , $45 bucks (9 left)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/58510-Norse...ctor-Set-USA-Left-Hand-Bits-NEW-/161599234579

Nice drill bits, but I would not recommend those spiral extractors.

 

[Jason280]

Search on eBay for a user drillhog. They have a set for 39 obo, free shipping with index. 1/16-1/2 by 32nds. Lifetime warranty, not sure if made in USA for certain.

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[pendragon1998]

Nice drill bits, but I would not recommend those spiral extractors.

I really don't want the extractors - heard too many stories about them breaking. For now, I want the lefties.

The Drill hogs sound pretty good. Looks like they have a version in High Moly M7 steel for $38 and one in Titanium M2 for $57. I am not versed in metalurgy, but wikipedia seems to say they're both HSS, M2 is the standard HSS, and M7 is for heavier drills where flexibility is important. So is M2 worth the extra $20?

 

[Wamsutta]

I really don't want the extractors - heard too many stories about them breaking. For now, I want the lefties.

The spiral type puts more and more outward pressure on the walls of the hole as you turn it to the left and they give you a springy feel. The tapered square kind don't feel springy and the outward force does not increase as you turn them. If you ever get any, I recommend PROTO.

 

[T45]

Snap on, is $57

non catalog p/n DBCL105A

Manufacturer is Erasteel, Inc (France)

HSS cobalt steel

 

[KnurledNut]

From Zoro...$35.77
https://www.zoro.com/century-drill-and-tool-left-hand-cobalt-jobber-drill-bit-5-pc-74105/i/G4076865/

And fill in the blanks with their Chicago Latrobe or Century singles...
https://www.zoro.com/search?q=Left+hand+drill

With the 20% off, that would keep you in your budget.
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