On 28 Oct 2016 17:02:50 GMT, notbob wrote:

On 2016-10-28, OFWW wrote:
On their generic stuff is their anyone that has used both and see any
difference in overall quality in things like chisels, router bits,
Forstner bits. speaking of woodriver vs Rockler ??

Like I thought I got a good deal on a set but only got about 15 or so
holes using a 3/4? bit, and the young lady at their store said yep,
that is about all they are good for.

So I figured well at least I got a few good holes, and when I replace
it, I'll go for a better brand. But I don't see any with carbide
cutting surfaces. At least not yet.

I penned about 4 paragraphs, then found this:

https://www.lowes.com/projects/woodworking-and-crafts/drill-bits-buying-guide/article

nb

Excellent article. I would have loved to have had that "installer bit"
when I was working. I found the section on bit coatings to be
particularly true when working with metals of all types.

It is the wood stuff that is my short comings, but their article was
great on this, even has the links built in.

Thanks for the great find.

HF has brad bits, and coated bits that are cheap and work well. At
least for the money. I've bought them as throw away's for particular
jobs, but ended up keeping them in a tool box for usage on the job.