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I was doing a premier inn recently all timber framed drilling thousands of holes for the bedrooms. I used flat bits all variets and also CK Auger drill bits they are all good until you hit a nail !!!

What I did use was a 18v Millwaukee Brushless FPD combi 135nm or torque very good piece of kit.

Good price too..

A beast of a drill goes through RSJ's like butter.

# only bad point is the chuck is to smooth to grip after a while I'm considering putting a Makita chuck on mine.

Cheers
 
Armeg 16 Piece Twister Drilling Set - For Impact Drivers - https://www.buybrandtools.com/acatalog/armeg-twister-drilling-set-impact-rated-16pc.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2NXTBRDoARIsAJRIvLwhrXO7IJUtXqD9lACh_CYQD5vfBqr9YVkbib2WO0vpgbi3v_hVGykaAnBDEALw_wcB

Armeg Nail proof wood beavers are the Bees Knees you get a 20 and 25 with this kit which is expensive but the other bits are brill imho. I've done many jobs with just this kit and an impact driver.
Also I broke the 3mm bit and they sent me a new one and the shank snapped on the 25mm and they sent me a new one - they wouldn't replace the 20mm one that I dropped down a cavity thought. The masonry bits are multi material and go through wood pretty well too.
 
buzzlightyear said:
I use these bits only .View attachment 40472
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What drill are you using, I got some of these and agree they are awesome, but as my main use is for drilling through joists, my brand new Dewalt 18V Angle drill can only manage 16mm max, the 1.3Ah battery manages 2 holes, my 4Ah does several. But neither battery will drive anything bigger?
 
MAKITA DHP481Z 18V BRUSHLESS - it hurts when it kicks back - I have to use the long handle on slow speed cutting 100mm holes in floor boards - also use a Makita angle drill and that works well too. DeWalt should be OK tooI would've thought, although I don't know how the torque compares.
 
Michaelwgroves said:
What drill are you using, I got some of these and agree they are awesome, but as my main use is for drilling through joists, my brand new Dewalt 18V Angle drill can only manage 16mm max, the 1.3Ah battery manages 2 holes, my 4Ah does several. But neither battery will drive anything bigger?
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Makita SDS drill and one of these.
[ElectriciansForums.net] Flat bits, what do you recommend?
 
willy fixit said:
Armeg 16 Piece Twister Drilling Set - For Impact Drivers - https://www.buybrandtools.com/acatalog/armeg-twister-drilling-set-impact-rated-16pc.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2NXTBRDoARIsAJRIvLwhrXO7IJUtXqD9lACh_CYQD5vfBqr9YVkbib2WO0vpgbi3v_hVGykaAnBDEALw_wcB

Armeg Nail proof wood beavers are the Bees Knees you get a 20 and 25 with this kit which is expensive but the other bits are brill imho. I've done many jobs with just this kit and an impact driver.
Also I broke the 3mm bit and they sent me a new one and the shank snapped on the 25mm and they sent me a new one - they wouldn't replace the 20mm one that I dropped down a cavity thought. The masonry bits are multi material and go through wood pretty well too.
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DROOL.
 
chris murphy said:
Hello All,

I have read good things about these `Armeg Wood Beaver` 4 flute drill bits:

Armeg Wood Beaver Drill Bit 25mm - https://www.screwfix.com/p/armeg-wood-beaver-drill-bit-25mm/40712#product_additional_details_container

I read that although they are more expensive than even good quality Flatbits - `they cut through joists like going through butter` and apparently last much longer `in normal use`.

I see that they have a 1/4" Hex shank which would be useful for quick change into a screwdriver bit holder - if that would keep them sitting `tight & straight` ?

I have not tried one yet - as I have quite a stock of 25mm Flatbits.

For Flatbits - I have been buying Bosch and Draper Flatbits for years and I would recommend either brand - but I occasionally get a couple of inexpensive `Silverline` ones - You really can tell after a few holes the `good quality` bits from the `cheap`ones.

If any Members do try the `Wood Beaver` bits I would appreciate their Review please.

Regards,

Chris
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I use the Armeg Wood Beavers and would highly recommend them. They go through all kinds of wood speedily and are long-lasting.

 
JK-Electrical said:
I use the Armeg Wood Beavers and would highly recommend them. They go through all kinds of wood speedily and are long-lasting.

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Hello JK-Electrical,

Thanks for the recommendation - your comments are similar to what I had previously read about the Armeg Wood Beaver Bits.

Regards,

Chris
 
too late in the day to recommend anything but what i got at this moment in time. a generous measure of Famous Grouse, and Dark Side of the Moon LP on loud. BLISS, AND SOD THE JOISTS. THEY'LL STILL BE THERE MONDAY.
 

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