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    #16
    my solution was to go to a local pawn shop and purchase a big box of random loose drill bits for 25.00. in my case, i probably wound up with about 4-500 bits. i went through and picked out three sets of bits that are 90% american/german. i keep one set in my truck, a set in my garage and a set in my work shop an hour away. i still have hundreds of bits left over.

    i then purchased the drill master drill sharpener. it takes a little practice to get used to this machine but in a short time i was able to achieve fantastic results. i now have good quality sharp drill bits for life. whenever i break one off or mess it up in some way, i just grab another one out of the box or resharpen it in the sharpening tool. about every 2 years or so, i just resharpen all three sets at the same time.
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      #17
      MSCdirect.

      A nice HSS is good for steel. Carbide is also nice, but you have to be careful not to break the drill in the workpiece, otherwise it will be a PITA to remove.
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        #18
        I have a set of SKIL bits that have been really good. I have used them for 5+ years and they are just as sharp as when I got them.

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          #19
          I always use NORSEMAN cobalt drill bits made in the USA and use drilling or taping oil and use proper speed when drilling also making a pilot hole helps out ..
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