DEWALT DW1956 Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment, 16-Piece

by DeWALT

Product Description

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The DeWalt DW1956 16 Piece Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment comes with pilot point tips for starts on contact that result in clean, accurate holes. These bits are designed to reduce lock-up on breakthrough, and also feature a no-spin shank that eliminates the frustration of bit spinning in the chuck. Other features include a tapered web for greater durability and reduced breaking, and size markings are located above the shank to prevent wearing away. This kit comes with two 1/16-inch, one 5/64-inch, one 3/32-inch, one 7/64-inch, one 1/8-inch, one 9/64-inch, one 5/32-inch, and one 11/64-inch split point drill bits and one 3/16-inch, one 13/64-inch, one 7/32-inch, one 1/4-inch, one 5/16-inch, one 3/8-inch, and one 1/2-inch pilot point drill bits, and a secure carrying case.

From the Manufacturer

DeWalt DW1956 16 Piece Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.8 x 1.4 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000E6UE1
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW1956
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #483 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Far too agressive!!!, October 8, 2005

By	M. Geiser "matt" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: DEWALT DW1956 Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment, 16-Piece (Tools & Hardware)

These bits were fine for utility work but when used for any finish work.. (i.e. mounting hardware or trying to drill w/o going all the way through) they are too hungry for the wood. The larger bits don't actually drill through the wood so much as drill into it like a screw. Even when being extra careful to apply light pressure the drill was twisted out of my hand as the bit tore through my workpiece. while drilling through some Maple Plywood drawer fronts the bit pulled the workpiece up off the table and out of my hand leaving a large chipped out area of veneer on the face of my piece. I also wasn't impressed with the pilot point, the bit still walked. Nothing beats an awl or center punch for accurate drilling

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These are very good bits!, January 17, 2005

By	Scott Pointon "Former Marine, Librarian, Wood... (Crest Hill, IL United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: DEWALT DW1956 Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment, 16-Piece (Tools & Hardware)

I bought this set at Lowe's and so far I am very pleased with their quality. I paid about the same price but I also got a free DeWalt baseball cap in the deal! The bits have stayed sharp through many projects and this new design for the case is a vast improvement - the hinge is much stronger and I feel it will hold up well. Because this assortment includes all of the sizes you would use most often, I keep mine right in the case with my DeWalt cordless drill so I am never without them!

Buy these and you won't regret it - especially if you often work away from your workshop!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pilot point? Not sure where it would be useful., February 7, 2007

By	Sam F. John "samfpj" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: DEWALT DW1956 Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment, 16-Piece (Tools & Hardware)

I was looking for a set of drill bits in the 5/8 - 1/2 inch category, and I happened to see this dewalt set at home depot. I got it thinking its dewalt, its got to be good. Well, maye Im using it for the wrong purpose, but when I drill holes in soft wood like pine, it rips up the wood at the top pretty bad. My old B&D twist drill bits do a cleaner job. Guess I should have done my research before buying this set.