Dewalt DW1263 14-Piece Cobalt Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Set

by DEWALT

Product Description

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The DeWalt DW1263 14 Piece Cobalt Split Point Bit Assortment includes a selection of commonly used bits that have been precision crafted to provide improved durability and faster cutting. Featuring a pilot point tip design that reduces walking at startup to provide you with more precise performance, these industrial-strength Cobalt bits make quick work of tough tasks like drilling through stainless steel. And they come neatly packaged in a heavy-duty case made from industrial-grade ABS material, so you never end up sorting through the bottom of a big tool kit for a bit, only to find that it's been damaged in transport. This durable case also offers an interlocking hinge and a sliding, rubber lock, so you can count on it to stay closed and hold up to the test of time. Labeled slots for each bit and an advanced bit holder help you stay organized and ensure that you know which bits are which at a glance. Included in this kit are two 1/16-, two 3/32-, and two 1/8-inch commonly used bits, and bits in 5/64-, 7/64-, 9/64-, 5/32-, 3/16-, 7/32-, 1/4-, and 5/16-inch sizes suitable for a wide variety of applications.

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DeWalt DW1263 14 Piece Cobalt Split Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.8 x 1.4 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RGVZ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW1263
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,506 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #3 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Drill Bits > Brad-Point Bits
  • #26 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Drill Bit Sets

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great bits in a sturdy case, September 13, 2002

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Mr Joseph M. Goldberg (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dewalt DW1263 14-Piece Cobalt Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

What a great purchase! The bits are sharp and sturdy, and they cut through wood like it's butter. They come to a point at a wide angle, so they're less likely to slide away from your drilling point as you start drilling.

I've only owned them for a few weeks, so I can't attest to how long they'll stay this sharp. Also, I've yet to try drilling through metal.

The set comes with two bits for some of the popular sizes, which is great since I tend to lose or break my 1/8" bit all the time.

The case itself is quite sturdy, but a little oversized. The bits are held firmly in place, so you never open your case after a bumpy car ride to have all 13 bits fall to your feet. If you own a DeWalt drill, it fits snugly in the drill case.

My one complaint is that the sliding lock is really tough to open and close.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars very aggresive little bits!, January 24, 2009

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Andrea F "James F" (NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dewalt DW1263 14-Piece Cobalt Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

you have been reading my reviews lately, you know I have reviewed drill bits. Alot of drill bits in fact.Spadebits, auger bits, hole saw bits, masonary bits and finally twist bits. These are the standard drill bits most of us are familiar with and use for drilling in metals, woods and plastics. Good bits are vital to a drills ability to do its thing. I have reviewed many(see other reviews) and these bits had some problems.

I got 2 sets of these bits on clearance (what else is new)
This set includes two 1/16-inch split point bits; 1 each split point bits from 5/64- to 7/64-inch-by-64ths; 2 1/8-inch split point bits; 1 each Pilot Point bit: 9/64, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 5/16; and 3/8-inch Pilot Point bits in a tough yellow plastic case.

I like The "no-spin" shank used on bits sizes 3/16-inch and over, as it eliminated the anoyance of bits spining in the chuck instead of drilling.

In use, I found these bits to be a bit too aggressive due to the pilot point grabbing violently. If my workpiece hadn't been clamped down, the results may have been disasterous. I would recomend these only for rough work where tearout and overall finish didnt matter. These bits simply rip into the workpiece with a little to much zest for my taste. You could damage some expensive wood with these bits performing like this. They have all the smoothness of a spade bit.

At 16 dollars and change from amazon, they are reasonable cheap. Good quality, sure. But way too aggresive for my liking!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality and durability, January 5, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Dewalt DW1263 14-Piece Cobalt Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was amazed at the rate these drill bits chew through metal... I drilled through a 1/4" of a piece of tempered steel in half a minute and through 16ga copper sheet in barely a second. The cobalt bits in the copper were incredible, I did not even have to apply much pressure to get the bit to bite.

Very impressed.