Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 3/8-in 5-1/2-in Titanium Coated HSS Jobber Length Twist Drill Bit
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers report mixed results with these drill bits. Many praise sharpness, clean drilling, and excellent value, particularly for metal work and controlled applications like drill presses. However, a substantial number experience sudden breakage during first use or with minimal pressure in wood, aluminum, and composite materials, describing the bits as brittle or poor quality. Some note inconsistent performance depending on usage context and material type. Despite durability concerns, most customers who experience successful use find them worthwhile for the price.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.DO NOT USE
Bought 2 and each snapped within an hour and a half of using. just doing simple pre drill into 2x4s for screws. very poor quality.
From 5_SLASH_32-in 3-1_SLASH_2-in Titanium Coated HSS Jobber Length Twist Drill Bit
sharp
worked perfectly for my project
From 2 -Piece 3_SLASH_32-in 2-1_SLASH_2-in Titanium Coated HSS Jobber Length Twist Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Sharpness
Would RecommendJust what was needed. Perfect!
From 2 -Piece 7_SLASH_64-in 2-3_SLASH_4-in Titanium Coated HSS Jobber Length Twist Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Did the job.
Would RecommendDid the job.
From 3_SLASH_16-in 3-3_SLASH_4-in Titanium Coated HSS Jobber Length Twist Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Junk
Verified Purchaser
Absolute Trash
Would Not RecommendSanpped from few uses on simple cabinets wood. Plus it's not straight, the bit is crooked. I would like to get a refund. I'm never buying anything Kobalt again.
From 2 -Piece 7_SLASH_64-in 2-3_SLASH_4-in Titanium Coated HSS Jobber Length Twist Drill Bit
If you are on the fence this bit will save you tim
Would RecommendWent throug the metal like butter. My old bits sucked.
Eh drill bit I would pass
Would Not RecommendMaybe I was using it too hard or it didn't quite fit the different drills I used; but I was getting the same issue where the part in the drill (silver/grey portion) would spin with the drill but the actual bit would not spin/drill.
From 7_SLASH_32-in 4-in Titanium Coated HSS Jobber Length Twist Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Drill bit
Kobalt brand drill bits are great for drilling into metal.
From 9_SLASH_64-in 3-1_SLASH_4-in Titanium Coated HSS Jobber Length Twist Drill Bit Verified Purchaser