Recommend a good quality large size drill bit set

[dfkrug]

Now any NON Mag drill annular cutter use is accomplished with this. Benefits are large table for clamping. Infinity variable speed and power feed.

Yeah, a milling machine is a great DP, too.

As you know, mag-drills are no longer super-expensive, as they were decades ago. I used one in a lab back in the 70s. You can buy a new mag-drill today, with Weldon chuck, and a large set of cutters for hundreds less than just the large twist bit set posted above. They allow coolant flow thru the middle of the cutters as well.

 

[Big Barn]

I also have some hi-quality MT3 taper bits, made in USA, up to an inch. Mostly purchased used on eBay. .

Same here. I was REALLY fortunate to find these Made In Canada hi-quality taper bits back in early February for $50 CDN.

 

[fried1765]

Same here. I was REALLY fortunate to find these Made In Canada hi-quality taper bits back in early February for $50 CDN.

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I sure do hope that you have a son who will appreciate inheriting all your wonderful tools.

 

[dfkrug]

Same here. I was REALLY fortunate to find these Made In Canada hi-quality taper bits back in early February for $50 CDN.

That's a WAY better collection than mine....and neater, too.

Back when Lockheed was the biggest employer around here, I used to see large MT3 drill bits at the flea market often. Not so much anymore, and Apple, Google, Facebook, Intel, etc. don't drill any holes.

 

[Big Barn]

I sure do hope that you have a son who will appreciate inheriting all your wonderful tools.

Just a daughter (almost 19), fried and her career/ interests don’t intersect with mine which I’m very happy with. .

 

[Sawyer Rob]

My DP came from HarborFright years ago, and it was the biggest belt driven unit out there. Still too fast at 180RPM IIRC. Way less money versus a sweet gear-head DP like SAWYER's.

Best part about my Solberga is, I milled some logs for a customer friend, he paid me by giving me that big drill press, so I really only have my labor into it... And, that's a BIG

SR

 

[Big Barn]

Back when Lockheed was the biggest employer around here, I used to see large MT3 drill bits at the flea market often.

Boeing would be the equivalent in the PNW. Canadians use to make the trek down to their surplus store.

Last time I tried I couldn’t buy anything surplus on line as I needed a credit card with a US address as well as a matching residential address.

 

[dfkrug]

Canadians use to make the trek down to their surplus store.

Last time I tried I couldn’t buy anything surplus on line as I needed a credit card with a US address as well as a matching residential address.

It is tough living in Canada. But you are no slouch at finding some very good deals. I have seen (on TBN) the inside of your workshop!

 

[Big Barn]

Best part about my Solberga is, I milled some logs for a customer friend, he paid me by giving me that big drill press, so I really only have my labor into it... And, that's a BIG

SR

I love GOOD DEALS like that where BOTH parties are winners

 

[fried1765]

Boeing would be the equivalent in the PNW. Canadians use to make the trek down to their surplus store.

Last time I tried I couldn’t buy anything surplus on line as I needed a credit card with a US address as well as a matching residential address.

A Canadian friend (Nova Scotia) had the same credit card issue with a US Home Depot.
He wanted US$3,500 worth of HD windows but HD would not order the windows using his credit card.
I ordered them with my CC, and authorized him to pick them up in Maine.

He saved almost half, (compared to HHdwr.) including the even back then, horrible exchange rate.
I was also able to get my 10% HD discount on the special ordered windows.

He is a great guy, and has done me some favors, so I was very happy to be able to help him out.