Customer Reviews

Steelex D1041 Tapered Countersink Bit Set, 22-Piece

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Works well...

Being able to set both the depth of the hole and the depth of the countersink can save a lot of time and means you get consistent counter sinks unlike when using a seperate countersink.

One note...these a re steelex brand.. so this set is the same as this set for $10 less (STEELX 22-Piece Tapered Drill Set - D1041)

I found the depth ajustment to be useless as once you tighten the set screw it warps the bit and loses its center, I had to use a bit from another set. The countersink and stop collar work fine.

These countersink bits are decent quality and the size assortment is pretty good. I have had good luck using these to drill pilot holes and recess screw heads in all types of wood.

My only real complaint is that within a few months of owning the set, the depth adjustment ring on one of the bits cracked in half. I think they should be made well enough that you cannot crack it with a tiny allen wrench!

I really like everything about this set (except the broken depth ring) and I recommend it as a good deal for this price.

I purchased this set because the idea of a countersink, with a correctly sized tapered pilot hole in one step seems like a time saver. The set delivers on these points as long as you don't need to move the countersink towards the tip to accommodate a shorter screw. The set screws that hold the countersink in place have very little to take purchase on when it is moved onto the flutes of the drill bit. Thus, the countersink has both slipped and wobbled. This set will go in the trash when I receive the 3pc Pro Countersink Set from Rockler. This system uses a much longer sleeve between the countersink and the drill bit allowing you to move the drill within the sleeve and having adequate purchase for the set screws of the countersink.

OK for home shop. Would not purchase for my business. Not as good as Fuller.

Good bits and the countersink with depth stop works great. In the middle of a project I had the countersink/depth stop loosen- that's when I found the set screws in the countersink and the depth stop are a special size and only work with the one allen wrench that comes with the bits - which is a bad thing considering I own hundreds of allen wrenches. Luckily I was able to find a standard size set screw at a local hardware store and replaced all of them. Have not had any other problems and am working with furniture grade laminated plywood, drilling 2.5" to 3.0" deep holes. A tapered bit is a great item and allows a lot of flexibility and faster assembly.

I have just received and used these Steelex tapered bits. The results were poor. The bits do not cut, especially into hardwoods like oak. Even in soft woods they do not cut without a significant amount of pressure on the drill. Other, more expensive, tapered bits I have used worked well. In addition to the foregoing problems the bits would spin in the drill chuck. I tried them in two different drills, both well known brand name drills which have not had any chuck problems before, and neither would hold the bits well. I do not recommend this product.

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I love the Steelex casters, so I figured I'd give these a try. Wow, these are poor quality. The screw is almost useless and the countersink is nigh near impossible to prevent from slipping on the shaft. I do not recommend these Countersinks. I gave them 2 stars because you get a wooden box to keep them in and I really like the Steelex Casters. Steelex D2610 4-Inch 275-Pound Swivel Double Lock Polyurethane Plate Caster

Works well for the price. A bit fragile, but might have been due to my negligence. One bit broke in the middle of a project, but otherwise a decent product.

I AM WELL SATIFIED WITH THE PRODUCT SO FAR, I'VE DRILLED ABOUT 40 HOLES IN PINE AND PLYWOOD AND THEY STILL SEEM VERY SHARP, HAVN'T TRIED THEM WITH A HARDWOOD.