Makita D-47173 Mixed Drill Set Metal Box - Multi-Colour (18-Piece)

Good solid set. Convenient storage tin. Nice set.

The Case is secure once shut, the drill bits are held in place and each one has its own slot, the drill bits seem good quality so far no issues,

Needed a good selection of sturdy drill bits and after doing umpteen review readings went with these... the quality of the drill bits are right up there, there's a good, solid selection of bits for a good range of uses. The only (slight) disappointment is with the case they come in, it's a metal clam case with badly made holdings inside for each bit, the larger bits slip down and jam up the case so you have to keep taking the bits out (which are sharp!) and rearrange them so they do shut... ended up having to bend the 'feet' of the hinges inside with pliers to make them do what they're supposed to, but it's not great especially on buying something new from a decent brand. That said, I can live without a case so long as the drill bits power through whatever material they're put through, and so far I've no complaints on that front.

As described

Good value . Great metal box to replace the drill bits when finished with .Mixed drills and sizes .

After a fair few holes, using a few of the different bit types (wood/metal/brick)... all the bits are still nice and sharp and straight. No wobbles in the dewalt drill, and they all chew through their material with ease and speed (I know, not a Makita drill, but I prefer the extra umph in my cordless drills, dewalt tends to always win in raw cordless power). A great price for a great set of well-made bits.

Yes you can get a set of 100 different sized drill bits for £5, but the reason you get so many is because they wear down, snap or break in some other way. These drill bits are a great set, they are quality, and they have lasted with no signs of wear - even the masonry bits look like new. When I do need to replace them (and they wont last for ever ever), I will get more of the same - it's cheaper in the long run...

I've been wary of buying "Sets" of drills even from quality manufacturers such as Makita as it always seems that the quality of drill and screwdriver bits in sets is far lower than the quality of their power tools. I went for this set as most of the reviews were positive. So far, I've used a selection of the bits I various materials and they seem to be perfectly fine for my needs. the case though is not so good. It looks impressive but the rows of drills stick when the lid is opened and the two rows of holders have become distorted as a result of having to apply some force to fully open the box. It does however provide good protection for them. My only gripe is that there isn't a set of 3mm drills as this size is frequently useful for pilot holes.