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Does anyone have a handle on where drill bits are manufactured these days?? I was looking at the MSC big book but they never say where they are made and sometimes you might see the word import.

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Cleveland
Hanson Irwin
Guhring
Triumph
Precision Twist
Chicago Latrobe
Vermont American
Dormer

These are the different ones I have been looking at. If someone can identify where they are made it would clear things up. Thanks!:thumbup:
 
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Oh yeah any suggestions on some good ones in any configuration would be great because I am always drilling different metals every day from stainless to aluminum on all kinds of equipment. Thanks.
 
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I have a set of left-handed Neiko brand bits that had no problems drilling out a broken 9/16 wheel stud.
 
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ricleh said:
Norseman Magnum Super Premium from Harry Epstein.
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I researched drill bits for weeks and finally ended up getting these. Only had to use two in non demanding situations so far, but I got high hopes.
 
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cleveland and chicago are chinese now.

check out Alfa. They have bits made in USA.
 
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mrb said:
cleveland and chicago are chinese now.

check out Alfa. They have bits made in USA.
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I will check them out. Thanks.

Never figured buying some reasonable quality bits could be this difficult. I suppose it will only get harder in the future.:wtf:
 
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29 piece Cobalt Set 1/16" to 1/2". Made in China.

I made the mistake of buying these and do regret it. The 13/32" bit already chipped while drilling 3/8" metal plate on a drill press at slow speed.

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I'll try Dormer for the metric set next.
 
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Shocker said:
You didn't say anything in your post about a big set. Buy 3 small sets and make a big set.
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Now I take it you have them. Have you put them to the durability test? I thought I saw a previous post that talked about them. They seemed limited on what they carried. I always used Vermont American stuff and they carried everything but now are made overseas. I figured there was some machine shop people on here that would be on top of this stuff with the major brands and what works.
 
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toolnut said:
Just went there and purchased some cobalts that were missing. Liked what I saw and will probably return for more. Thanks.:beer:
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Here's another place that has come up in the past for where to buy the Norseman magnum's.

http://www.fairburyfastener.com/norseman.htm#Why Choose Magnum

And for what it's worth . . . my local pro tool store only sells Irwin and Norseman Magnum's. Irwin for those that want cheap and the Norseman for quality.
 
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I believe Irwin Unibits are made in Maine, but their standard bits are not of US origin.
 
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