Chicago Latrobe 57716 150 Series High-Speed Steel Jobber Length Drill Bit Set with Metal Case, Black Oxide Finish, 118 Degree Conventional Point, Wire Size, 60-piece, #60 - #1

Sure you can find drill bits that cost less, those imports are cheaply made,not sized accuratly and are forged flutes than do not run true. Do your self a favor and step up to Chicago Latrobe drill bits and that will be the last time you will need to buy a drill bit set.These bits are made in the USA from Greenfield Industries in Seneca,SC and maintains the highest quality standards by controlling the entire product manufacturing process from mining the ore, to making the steel, to fabricating finished goods.These bit are sized correctly,have ground flutes with 118 degree points and run true with no wobbling that can ruin the hole size.Includes a Huot index box that has both the number and decimal size marked for each bit to make finding the correct size fast and easy.When your finaly over "saving money" on those budget sets that break and drill eggshaped holes and constantly need replacing spend the extra money for Chicago Latrobe and enjoy a lifetime of quality bits that wont need replacing. You'l be glad you did!

I've been a machinist all my life as my profession (40+ years). I have used every brand of drill bit that is out there. Chicago Latrobe are by far the best I have ever used. The quality, precision, consistency, and durability of the drills are outstanding. I purchased this set for use at home for small metal projects and hobby work. Having a number set is essential for smaller screw tap drilling and clearance holes. Decent press and running fits can also be achieved. The black oxide finish drills are best for steel work, but can also be used on wood and plastics etc. I keep this index out on my workbench because I use them so much.The set covers drill sizes .040" through .228". They are "jobber" length which is the most common drill length. The flutes of the drills are ground, which helps with hole concentricity, location, and chip removal, unlike cheap forged flute drills. Each drill bit is marked on the shank with the number size, the Chicago Latrobe C-L logo, High Speed Steel marking, and USA logo. Heck, even the drill index is made in the USA by premier drill index manufacturer HUOT. This is quality through and through.Sure, this set is expensive for a set of drills, but you are getting 60 of the best USA made number drills you can buy in a USA drill index. Buy once, cry once as they say. If you like fine tools it will make you smile when you open this index. These will be appreciated by the machinist, mechanic, knife maker, model maker or hobbyist. Also, if you just want to support classic USA manufacturers and American workers, this is the set for you.

These bits are American made. The quality difference between these and the sets I have bought at Harbor Freight is light years. The difference in price compared to the difference in quality is insignificant compared to the difference in cutting ability and longevity. If you want good drill bits, but these. I only wish they sold replacement single bits on Amazon.

Nothing to rave about.

I bought them to use at work (aircraft maintenance) and finally got around to trying them out today on a fabricating project. I was working with steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. I've never had drill bits that don't walk and cut like these. They require almost no pressure and simple dig in. I have used Mac, Matco, Cornwell, and Snap-On drill bits and the Chicago Latrobe set is vastly superior.If you're researching drill bits for quality level, Chicago Latrobe is the best.

Quality, precision.

I am not going into details at all. These Drill Bits are the best. Don't accept any negative reviews on these. Magnificent, absolutely the CATS MEOW!..I am an Automotive Mechanic/Welder/Machinist and I am here to tell everyone that for the price it's the best money spent! There is no more to say. Everyone enjoy and. You will be happy with these Drill Bits!

I bought a Chicago Latrobe drill set decades ago, and it has been wonderful. I was looking for a gift for my grown son, and purchased an identical version for him. He likes it, as do I. I only use this set for precision work, leaving most other drilling tasks to the usual cheap drill bit sets for punching holes. But when I have holes that I want to wind up right on size, I pull out the CL set. When i have a small hole to tap, for example, I can select a drill bit that fits for a 90% thread (strength) or a 70% thread (easy to tap, not so strong). If you take care of these bits, they will last a long time.

Très belle qualité.

Great quality Jobber drill.