If you live near a Menards, and could use some brad point bits this may be of interest. They have the Montana 6 piece set on clearance. I picked this deal up on another forum, and bought a set for myself. For the record, I've had the excellent LV set for many years, and they still cut very clean holes...but they also cost quite a bit more. I tried the Montana bits (made in USA) and they do a very acceptable job, though they aren't as clean cutting as the LV. So if you need a set of brad points (and have a Menards nearby) these are a very good buy. You can check your local store and see if they have any on the shelf at the link.

Thanks!

 

Wish we had a Menards. We don't have a Costco either.

I'm not sure who does who but Hitachi and Montana brand are the same. Something to think about...

 

I buy both depending who is cheaper..

3 hours ago, BillyJack said:

Hitachi and Montana brand are the same.

 

Montana Tools....

 

any Hitachi bit I have ever used has been less than satisfactory...

Was in Menards the other day.....they still had a few sets of the Montana bits......sitting right beside the  "Tool Shop" sets.....don't have a need for them, at the moment...

The closest Menard's is over 400 miles away, so...

7 hours ago, Wichman3 said:

The closest Menard's is over 400 miles away, so...

That would definitely make them more expensive than the LV!

10 hours ago, Stick486 said:

 

Montana Tools....

 

any Hitachi bit I have ever used has been less than satisfactory...

Here are a couple things I use from both that have worked well....I did change to the Dewalt flips for countersinking as the Montana brand were getting harder to find...