What Are Your Favorite Hex Drive Drill Bits & Why?

[Stew Hagerty]

OK, I have a really nice set of Brad Point bits and I have a set of rugged Carbide Tipped bits. But, for every day, I need a quick hole drilled bits, I use hex drive bits. The problem I keep running into is that when I break or simply wear out one, I can't seem to be able to buy individual replacement bits in all sizes. Now, I'm not saying this is true for all brands, but for Ryobi it certainly is.

So, I thought I would post this poll to see what you all are using and why. I figure if I'm going to get a new set, I might as well get some recommendations. I'm sure I'm not the only one here that uses this type of bit, so the information should help others as well.

[Thomas Hotchkin]

Stew
I like the Insty-Drive Drill Bit Adapter Set, Drill bits are held in place with a set screw for easy replacement. They also come in a set that has a counter sink built in each adapter. I picked up my set years ago at Rockler, you can order on line from Amazon. Tom

[jim gossage]

Harbor freight used to sell a set of 1/16-1/4 in 1/64 increments for about ten bucks. I have been using them for 6+ years and am happy. I actually bought two sets in case 1 bit breaks or gets dull, but this has only happened once or twice.

[glenn bradley]

I checked other as I avoid hex bits for the reasons you state. Maybe a fix for you would be something like this? http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/MS-0020/Snappy-7pc-Bit-Set-Hex-Shank

[Mark Ashmeade]

Harbor Freight $5.99, nitride coated. Every bit as good/bad as the brandname ones. I'm usually conscious of brands, but drill bits are practically consumables.

[Mark Wooden]

+1 on the InstyBits. You can replace just the bits when you break them or they go dull with US made drills. I use their countersinks also, they stay sharp for quite a while and are easy to sharpen when they dull. I get mine locally now, but used to buy from McFeely's.

[Michael W. Clark]

I just got a Snappy set for Christmas. It has several hex adaptors that allow you to change out the bits with the brand of your choice once they wear out. I can't comment on the bits that came with it as I haven't used them very much yet. The set also came with an adaptor for use in a standard chuck. The countersinks are pretty nice compared to what I was using. Everything seems to be very well made.

[Dan Bowman]

Snappy's for me as well: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H5LGOC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00.