Ratings & Reviews for DEWALT ELITE SERIES 5/16-in 4-3/5-in Cobalt alloy steel Jobber length Twist Drill Bit
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these drill bits for reliable performance and durability across metal drilling tasks. Most report they drilled cleanly and efficiently through aluminum, steel, and angle iron with precise holes and no drifting. Many note the bits outlasted competing products, particularly on mild to medium-grade metals, and describe them as tough and hardened. Reviewers frequently commend the quality-to-price balance, expressing surprise at strong performance given the cost. A small number report wear on hardened steel or aluminum, but overall, most customers consider them excellent value and highly recommend them.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Sharp ,long lasting drill.
Would RecommendStays sharp! I am glad Lowe’s carries wide range of sizes.
From ELITE SERIES 11_SLASH_64-in 3-3_SLASH_10-in Cobalt alloy steel Jobber length Twist Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Not good for drilling steel beam.
Would Not RecommendI 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.
From ELITE SERIES 1_SLASH_2-in 6-1_SLASH_10-in Cobalt Jobber length Twist Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Cobalt shines
Would RecommendCobalt shines because it maintains its edge under high friction without softening. This help me drill on some rather difficult steel. Got the job Done.
From ELITE SERIES 3_SLASH_16-in 3-1_SLASH_2-in Cobalt alloy steel Jobber length Twist Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Drill
Would RecommendWork great.
From ELITE SERIES 1_SLASH_4-in 4-1_SLASH_10-in Cobalt alloy steel Jobber length Twist Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
From ELITE SERIES 1_SLASH_8-in 2-4_SLASH_5-in Cobalt alloy steel Jobber length Twist Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Super Impressed
Would RecommendI 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...
From ELITE SERIES 1_SLASH_8-in 2-4_SLASH_5-in Cobalt alloy steel Jobber length Twist Drill Bit
Great product
From ELITE SERIES 3_SLASH_16-in 3-1_SLASH_2-in Cobalt alloy steel Jobber length Twist Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
No pilot hole needed, one and done.
Love the multi step bit. No need to drill a pilot hole first. No need to swap bits, one and done.
From ELITE SERIES 1_SLASH_2-in 6-1_SLASH_10-in Cobalt Jobber length Twist Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
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