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1/4-in 4-1/2-in Titanium Coated HSS Jobber Length Twist Drill Bit

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 1/4-in 4-1/2-in Titanium Coated HSS Jobber Length Twist Drill Bit

4.0
423
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 4 out of 5
423 Reviews


63% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Most customers praise these drill bits for sharp performance and reliable results when used in controlled applications like drill presses or light-pressure drilling of wood and aluminum. Many report successful use for pilot holes and deck screws with good penetration and longevity. However, a significant portion express frustration with premature breakage under minimal pressure, particularly in impact drills, citing brittleness and structural weakness. Some note the bits require careful handling and lower speeds to prevent failure. Overall, customers find them effective for specific applications despite durability concerns.

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423 Customer Reviews

Superior value.

Would Recommend

I like the longer length of the bit over other brands.

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WRONG DRILL BIT, LOWE'S

Would Recommend

THE drill bit I purchased was a Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 8 (8 cutter carbide head), 1/2"X6". I'm going to use it to drill 2 holes in the concrete cover of the opening of my concrete septic tank so I can install a ubolt to lift the top off the tank when having it pumped out. The original ubolt was cast into the cover and has rotted out. It's worrisome to me that Lowe's systems would identify the incorrect item as my purchase. And I'm a Lowe's stockholder!!

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Cant beat for the price, could be higher!

Would Recommend

Durability is great!

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complete junk

Would Not Recommend

I had an aluminum tool box which I was adding onto my alloy steel headache rack. The small 9/64 bit for the pilot hole ripped thru the aluminum breezed thru the alloy steel and right thru the side rail of the bed, perfect. Put the new 1/2 in bit in right thru the aluminum hit the alloy steel and nothing a complete dead stop mind you this was the very first hole was using a cutting oil and wasnt over heating the bit but she just flat out refused to go thru the steel. So after much cussing I went ...

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Quality materials.

Would Recommend

Exactly like the description.

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Not as strong as other brands but is a lot longer

Would Recommend

Great price and long length

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Long, brittle bits. Use only in drill press.

Would Not Recommend

They broke very easily when used in a hand drill. Might work okay in a drill press. They cost little and still provided decent value.

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Drill bit

Perfect size

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The website said it was in stock at my local Lowes

Would Recommend

The Tin coat is my go-to and the 1/4" hex shank means it fits pretty much any chuck.

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Broke within seconds..

Would Not Recommend

The bit broke free from the mounting rendering it useless.

July 4, 2025
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Poor quality

Would Not Recommend

Great price…due to poor quality. Broke drilling first pilot hole in tube steel.

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Not strong

Would Not Recommend

Broke off in the decking. Worked at first.

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