Can anyone tell me whether these drill bits are "impact only" or can I use them with my "regular" cordless drill? You can probably tell that I don't know much about this subject. Just looking for a decent quality twist drill bit with 1/4 inch hex. (not...
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I have been using the drill bits with standard 1/2 " drills and am very happy with the set.
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No, you need the hex. locking type. The round one just spin around and slip and slide. I thought I'd read that you couldn't use the hex kind but it is wrong. Don't need a chuck. hope that is helpful. I know little about drills but am learning. Drove me batty at first trying to figure out what they were talking about but nice drills Just buy or use the hex type.
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You can search Amazon for "hex drive drill bits"Here's a couple of Amazon links:Tooluxe® 10171L 1/4-inch Hex Shank Drill Bit Set with Quick Change Design, Titanium Coated Steel | 13-Piece SetDEWALT DW2551 6 Piece 1/16-Inch to 1/4-Inch Hex Shank Twist Drill Assortment
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They will work with the Black & Decker LDX120C 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver. I do not understand why you would want to buy these special hex shank drill bits when you can by a regular set of drill bits like "Black & Decker 15-110 High Speed Steel General Purpose Drill Bit Set, 10-Piece" for about the same price. I would really suggest paying a little more for a higher quality set of drill bits like "DEWALT DW1169 14-Piece Pilot-Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment". The metal in cheap drills usually dulls faster than the metal used in higher quality drill bits.
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I actually haven't tried them for such an application but it is my impression that they will break. I would use much higher quality high speed steel drill bits for non-ferrous metals like copper and aluminum.
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Any regular drill can hold these bits. I wouldn't put them into any really high torque drill and obviously not into a hammer drill though.
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It has a 1/4 inch hex tip mail that will lock into any standard impact or drill. The other end has a 1/4 spring loaded locking hex female to hold any of your 1/4" bits. I have 3 sizes and find them very handy. If they ever wear out I would definitely replace them. I have had them about a year and a half and use them at least once a week. It's a keeper and really quite cheap.
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Hi Jim.I'm not sure what is "standard hex bits"..., butI have 2 other sets of hex bits (from my old screwdrivers) and all of them has the same size and fits exact to this model too.Roman.
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Thanks, your answers are all appreciated. Now I must decide whether or it's worthwhile to buy this and have to buy all new drill bits or go with a conventional model that accepts all the bits I already own.
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This drill bit is built with really good quality. It should work with any 1/2 drill. However, it is the drill usually has too much torque, and hard to control the torque. Using the bit with such drill is easy to hurt the rist. Be very careful with it. I am not recommending it as it is tricky and easy to hurt rist.
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I have a regular Ryobi drill and it works great(not impact). It uses a 1/4" hex bit
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I have only had luck using DeWalt bits. I tried some RotoZip bits but they are too big. I haven't tried anything else, so someone but have had better luck with some other bit.
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If you use one of the smaller drill bits and don't have to do more than one hole. Otherwise get a bigger drill. I use mine mostly for pilot holes, but then again I have other drills. The advantage of this drill is that it is cordless and works with regular batteries so you don't have to put up with a cord or an uncharged cordless drill for a small job.
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No, or at least I did not. You will be able to use them in any drill or drill press. My only problem is that it was difficult to tighten the chuck enough to prevent them from spinning when the going got difficult. A hex end more like regular bits would prevent that. But, the bottom line is I have always gotten the job done with them.
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Late to the game, but...These are too big. However, "Rotozip" makes some fantastic drilling & cutting bits that work great in Rotaty tools like Dremel or WEN. I personally have both, and the Rotozip bits fly through things. We used our Rotozip bits to freehand cut a 6 inch traced circle through bathtub fiberglass. "Like buttah!" The point is, there are lots of affordable drilling/cutting bit options. Make sure you are searching "rotary tool bits".
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Do you actually own this drill?No, you can't just use any drill bit. You must use a drill bit that has a 1/4" hex shank base. DeWALT/Amazon sells these drill types individually or in sets with a case. Here is a link to a DeWALT starter set. DEWALT DW2521 28-Piece Rapid Load Set DEWALT DW2521 28-Piece Rapid Load Set
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Tried it in my B&D; cordless and they work. Awfully big drill for this small tool. Works better in a Dremel or similar.