Fisch H150007K Vortex-D 7 Bit 1/8-Inch to 1/2-Inch Brad Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment in Wooden Case

by Fisch

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

7-piece set with a custom wooden case. (Includes - 1/8-, 3/16-, 1/4-, 5/16-, 3/8-, 7/16-, and 1/2-inch). Vortex-D brad point design. This premium quality high speed steel Vortex-D initiates centrifugal cutting action, while eliminating linear movement. Precision ground, polished fluting maximizes chip removal, extends bit life and allows these bits to run cooler at higher speeds. Advanced Tip to Spur ratios create outstanding O.D. control for super clean cutting action every time. For use in soft, hard, exotic, veneered or laminated wood. Made in USA.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000224EQ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: H150007K
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,034 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a clean hole, December 23, 2000

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Todd J. Niblo (Portsmouth, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fisch H150007K Vortex-D 7 Bit 1/8-Inch to 1/2-Inch Brad Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment in Wooden Case (Tools & Home Improvement)

As you can tell from the title of this review, I am impressed with these brad point bits. I recently built a hobby table for a Christmas gift, and the table was built of hard clear maple. These bits did a marvelous job. Fisch recommends a 2-3,000 rpm speed range and my drill press belt ratio put mine at 2610 rpm, almost perfect. The holes were clean and burr free each time. After drilling over a hundred holes, I wanted my local blade sharpening shop to check them out. They said it was clearly a quality HSS bit, that had an interesting tip spur configutration that maintains the outside hole diameter while drilling, and no clean up or sharpening was necessary. Whatever the reason, I can assure you that these bits drill a nice, clean, burr free hole. I cant attest to how much the bits are worth in relation to the walnut case they come in, but after using these brad points, I dont care. A nice set that should last for years to come, I certainly recommend these. One other note, like most products, HSS is graded, my sharpening service ( who has a very good reputation locally ) said that these were true HSS steel and despite being more expensive initially, will endure fewer sharpenings over their life span. Pay now, or pay later.

2.0 out of 5 stars Pro Cabinetmaker weighs in, March 13, 2010

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John E. Dinger (Rockville, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fisch H150007K Vortex-D 7 Bit 1/8-Inch to 1/2-Inch Brad Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment in Wooden Case (Tools & Home Improvement)

Save your money and buy some nice cobalt or titanium nitride bits. These bits do blowout in most veneered materials and are useless in all MDF products. They clog almost immediately. I had high hopes for these when I bought them three years ago, but since I paid so much for them I can't bring myself to just throw them away. The best feature is that they do center very well when started. After that, expect problems.