Blair tools

[YY1]

OK, let's resurrect this...

Which style works best for you guys-

The pin center or the "no skip" drill bit center?

I used the HF one a few times. It's pin center and it skipped around a lot.

Is it the cutters or the arbor that makes Blair the best?

Do the cuters fit on the HF arbor?

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There is an ebay seller that has the arbor and one cutter for $32 and free shipping, and a set of 3 cutters also for $31.

The Blair site has the kit with arbor and three cutters for $49 plus $15 shipping.

Using the ebay seller, you get 4 cutters but no box for $2 less.

 

[Propwash]

I use the Rotabroach style with the spring loaded pin. Works well.. Once in a while I hit the pin on my bench grinder just to sharpen the tip

 

[super-bee_ski]

Can your China ones drill over 2000 welds without breaking?
These are the only ones that I'll use.

NOPE,
I'm now convinced and SOLD on the Blair "ROTABROACH" kit.
I just "never knew"
"I do now.
"super-bee_ski"

 

[scotts74birds]

I dont think we touched on this, but I ALWAYS use a spring-loaded center punch to dimple all my welds prior to drilling. This keeps my Blair center point from skating. Lil' extra effort, but it does pay for itself.

 

[62dart]

anyone try pilot bits?I found some on e pay ,four for $12,free shipping,made in usa,work very good.