KR Tools 11970 64-Piece X-TREME Drill and Bit Set Combo
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Product Details
Manufacturer: KR ToolsModel: 11970
Product features:
- All three sets come in a handy heavy duty storage case that easily fits in your tool box or tool cabinet
- Titanium vanadium bits for strength and durability.
- Includes the most popular drill and driver bit sizes
- Life time warranty
- Drill Doctor DDSB Spade and Twist Drill Bit Sharpener
- Home Maintenance for Dummies
- Do it Yourself (1-year)
- All Wood Cabinetry B33-VHS 33-Inch Wide by 34 1/2-Inch High, Factory Assembled - Ready to Install All Wood Kitchen Cabinet, Vermont Honey Spice Maple
- Milwaukee 48-89-1105 1/16-to-1/2-Inch Titanium-Coated 20-Piece Twist Drill Bit Assortment
Tools and Hardware Reviews of KR Tools 11970 64-Piece X-TREME Drill and Bit Set Combo
Customer Review: Can't beat that price, but you get what you pay for
Summary: 3 Stars
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Obviously these tools are made in China with a price like this. In general, that's usually not a sign you find on a product of high quality. It's a sign of a product that is trying to undercut competitors with cheap labor and substandard components.
If you're a person that works with tools like this for a living, you probably already understand why you don't buy cheap tools. They don't last or break at the worst times. If you're just a homeowner who wants to have the tools you need when you need them, then these are probably for you. It's an extremely economical kit. It's an almost-complete set of bits for at least 1/3 less than the nearest quality competitor.
There's a few key points that tip me off that I will see one of the drill bits break after only moderate usage. They make no point what quality metal is used. They just say they have a special coating -- titanium or zirconium nitride. So basically it's crap metal wrapped in a nice hard coating. A fine coating won't stop the bits from cracking under heat or chipping with an impact drill (though they're not advertised as impact-duty bits). But this is to be expected from such a set of bits at such a low cost.
There of course is a Lifetime Warranty, but normal wear and tear is not covered. I haven't actually tested out this Lifetime Warranty, but I guarantee you that it's not the same type of Lifetime Warranty you see in Craftsman tools. Many people will be fooled by this, so buyer beware. This Lifetime Warranty is against manufacturing defect only.
The other problem with this set is that it uses square drive bits along with the usual slotted and phillips. But many screw manufacturers are making star-drive bits now. My local Home Depot no longer carries square drive bits -- only star. So I don't know if square drive is going away or what, but this set will do you no good if you need that star drive.
The cases for the bits are badly designed -- the drill bit holders especially. Putting one of the drill bits back in its slot is difficult. You have to slide it down, which means you have to put your finger tips on the cutting part of the drill bit. They don't go in easily either. I tried pressing the bit down into its slot, but the nubs that hold it down broke off. All of the bit holders are like that, but the drill bits pose a bigger threat to finger tip damage. Also, the labels for the cases are underneath if you were to hold the cases like you hold a book. So you don't really know which is which until you flip them over.
Other than that, this is an adequate set of bits that will do fine as a light-duty set. It's cheap, and there's a lot of useful pieces that work with both chucked and quick-release drills. In a word: average.
I recently picked up a set of Milwaukee impact-duty bits for around $12 here on Amazon. It includes star drive in addition to phillips, square, and slotted -- also 3 differently-sized hex bits. I am very satisfied with that set even though it's a bit more pricey per-bit than this set. You get what you pay for most of the time. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Description of KR Tools 11970 64-Piece X-TREME Drill and Bit Set Combo
64 - Pc. X - Treme Drill / Driver Bit Set could be the last drill accessory kit you'll ever need! Pro-grade performance for a handyman price! A full range of Bits and Drivers for your favorite power drill. Titanium vanadium construction holds up through every job on your whole "honey-do" list. Includes heavy-duty storage case. Fill the gaps in your collection for less! You know the drill: 15-Pc. zirconium nitride-coated drill bit set (1/16"-1/4"); 20-Pc. Drill / Driver bits includes: 7 hex-shanks (1/16"-1/4"), rapid-change connector, 9 screwdriver bits, 3 square-nut drivers; 29-Pc. Driver Bit Set includes 1" and 2" slotted, Phillips and square Bits, magnetic screw guide and magnetic nut drivers. Kit weighs 2 4/5 lbs.; Order now for fast doorstep delivery! 64-Pc. X-Treme Drill / Driver Bit SetDrill Bits & Sets Tools
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