Another Brad Point Bit Set Question

[Mark W Pugh]

I searched and found a three year old thread. It looks like Lee Valley (Veritas), at that time, had high marks. Looking for a good set for hobbyist woodworking. I don't mind paying good money for a good product.

Any thoughts?

[Mark Philippi]

I bought the Veritas set based on the FWW review. So far they cut cleanly and stay sharp. I am very happy with them.

[Bruce Page]

The LV set is a good product, very good.

[Michael Peet]

Yup, ditto on the LV set. I would buy them again.

Mike

[Jack Lemley]

+1 Lee Valley. I have the large set and am very happy with it.

Jack

[Jim Tobias]

Another +1 on LV set.

[James Baker SD]

Last time I looked, Lee Valley sold the individual bits as well as the set. Nice if you hit a hidden nail inside a board and break off the outer cutting teeth. I did that and only had to buy 1 bit to restore the set to completeness.

[David Masters]

I bought a 29 piece brad point set from Harbor Freight for $12 and they got me through a project and gave me time to look around for a better set. I ended up getting the Lee Valley set, but I almost bought a brad point set from W.L. Fuller. They were marginally higher in price, but appeared to be a quality set.

[Chuck Hart]

I see all these LV supporters here. I like their products but on bits I have to say I bought a set of Fisch bits and forstner bits. I really think they are the best I have ever used. Their wave fortsner bits are the best out there IMHO

[Jim Matthews]

+1 on the Austrian bit makers.
I have a set of Leichtung that seems
idiot proof, and I regularly test that.

Where are the LV spur bits made?

PS - Michael Fortune has a video showing how he manages,
using a dressed grinding wheel and cheap metal work bits
to make a spur bit on the fly.

[Harvey Miller]

Lee Valley's HSS sets are American made, then reground by LV.

[Brian Tymchak]

I started with the LV small brad-point set (up to 1/4"). Liked them a lot. My only complaint is that they don't offer an add-on set (up to 1/2"). I ended up getting the full set as it was less expensive than individual bits. So, I'm doubled up on the small bits.

[Bill Huber]

One more for the Lee Valley bits, I started out with a set from Rockler and the points were not centered on most of the bits. It made it really hard to hit a spot, then I got the Lee Valley and it sure made things a lot easier.

[Rod Sheridan]

Mark, another vote for the Lee Valley bits.

Acurately sized and ground, very sharp, reasonably priced.............Rod.

[Mark W Pugh]

Thanks all. Sounds like Lee Valley will get my business.

[Earl McLain]

That is not something i'd have even considered Bill. More than a few times i just thought i had poor technique--which still may be true--but i knew i had the point on the mark and the hole was off center.
Thanks,
earl