Milwaukee 49-22-0130 Contractor's Kit 7 Bit 1-Inch to 2 9/16-Inch Selfeed Drill Bit Assortment with 5 1/2-Inch Extension and Plastic Carrying Case

Nice set

Excellent toolHighly recommended

I've had this set of Milwaukee self feed auger bits for several years and have used it a lot. These bits are imported and while I don't think the steel is as good as on my old USA made Milwaukee bits, it seems decent enough for this reasonably priced set. The set has seven bits from 1" to 2-9/16" so covers the sizes needed for 1/2" thru 2" EMT and rigid conduit or black iron pipe. You can also buy additional 3", 3-5/8" and 4-5/8" auger bits separately for 2-1/2", 3" and 4" conduit or pipe. These 7/16" hex shank bits have the Quik-Lok shanks so they can be used with quick change adapters. There are both fine thread and course thread pilot screws included and a 1/8" hex wrench for the pilot retainer hex head screws. The wrench is also used for the 5-1/2" extension couplings hex head screws. The fitted blow molded plastic case is decently made and has a storage compartment with a hinged snap cover to keep the loose pilot screws and hex wrench in. These bits cut fast and will pull them self through a joist when they are sharp. They don't like nails though, but can normally be resharpened with a small flat Mill Bastard file when needed. The bits are best used with a large 1/2" drill, like Milwaukee's Hole Hawg, Super Hawg or the Dewalt DW124 Joist and Stud Drill. Overall, for what I paid for this set here on Amazon, I think it was a good value and would buy again.

Great product. My only complaint is the product came postage due and not pre-paid as advertised. It was only $3.50 but it’s the principal that lowered my rating. If you advertise a price with free shipping, pay the shipping!

Great product. No gimmicks. With care, these last a long time.