Prices, Promotions, styles, and availability may vary. Our local stores do not honor online pricing. Prices and availability of products and services are subject to change without notice. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Lowe's reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions including after an order has been submitted.

ELITE SERIES 3/16-in 3-1/2-in Cobalt alloy steel Jobber length Twist Drill Bit

Ratings & Reviews for DEWALT ELITE SERIES 3/16-in 3-1/2-in Cobalt alloy steel Jobber length Twist Drill Bit

4.4
184
Review
 4.4 out of 5
186 Reviews


87% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these drill bits for exceptional durability, reliability, and consistent performance across metals like mild steel and aluminum. Most report the bits drill cleanly and precisely without drifting, with many noting they significantly outlast previous brands. Reviewers highlight the sharp, hardened construction that cuts through materials efficiently, with several mentioning the bits handled hardened stainless without issues. A few users experienced dulling in extreme conditions like hardened steel, and some noted faster wear in aluminum, though most consider the quality worth the investment and would repurchase.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
186 Customer Reviews

Drill bits

So far so good.

Was this Review Helpful ?

Drill bit

Unit seems well made and has performed well I was using it in some heavy aluminum.

Was this Review Helpful ?

Drill bit

I was assisted by a Lowe’s associate. It it worked exactly as I wanted, which was to enlarge existing holes

Was this Review Helpful ?

Best product for the value

Would Recommend

I got this a few weeks ago and it worked perfectly

September 7, 2026
From Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Sharp ,long lasting drill.

Would Recommend

Stays sharp! I am glad Lowe’s carries wide range of sizes.

Was this Review Helpful ?

Not good for drilling steel beam.

Would Not Recommend

I wasn't entirely impressed with the durability of the drill bit based on the cost. I needed to drill severall holes in a 5/16" steel beam flange. The drill bit took longer than expected to complete the two holes. A third hole was needed but the drill bit was pretty dull by the completion of the second hole.

Was this Review Helpful ?

Cobalt shines

Would Recommend

Cobalt shines because it maintains its edge under high friction without softening. This help me drill on some rather difficult steel. Got the job Done.

August 28, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Drill

Would Recommend

Work great.

Was this Review Helpful ?

Would Recommend
Was this Review Helpful ?
Response from DewaltProductExpert

We appreciate the rating. Your feedback is valuable as we consider every piece of feedback we come across. Please email us at wecare@sbdinc.com a...

DewaltProductExpertAugust 21, 2026

Super Impressed

Would Recommend

I had to drill additional screw holes through a 16 gauge stainless steel shelf. Doing research, it dictated I needed a cobalt drill bit due to the harder material. Since I didn't want to mess it up, I bought the 1/4" size for the screw rather than trying one of my regular ones. I did not have any cutting oil so I used motor oil to keep the bit from over heating and used a slower speed with firm pressure. To my surprise it only took about 10 seconds to make a perfectly round hole. It was l...

Was this Review Helpful ?