This Dewalt Titanium 3/8 inch Pilot Point Drill Bit is sturdy and works ok. The pilot hole actually drills really quick, but the transition to the larger hole left something to be desired. The transition tends to corkscrew the steel you're working with, and if you're not paying attention it can grab and yank your wrist. You need to set the drill to the drill setting without limitations. I was using a hammer drill on the drill setting and it kept getting caught up on the edges. I switched to a good old fashioned 1/2 inch drill and it worked, but it was quite the chore to finish out that hole. I would purchase again for use on soft materials, but I'm not sure I would if I needed to drill through steel.
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Recommended
Oct 13, 2015
Last ditch effort
I needed to drill eight (8) holes in concrete.
This bit finished what I used several others to try.
I got through the concrete, hit rebar and that ended the first bit.
It took 3 other bits to get nearly through the rebar and this one finished the job in decent shape.
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DIY
Recommended
1 found this review helpful
Mar 18, 2023
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Oct 7, 2020
Great drill bit to replace one I broke. Overpriced.
Great drill bit to replace one I broke. Overpriced.
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Recommended
1 found this review helpful
Aug 19, 2020
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Jul 21, 2020
It was as advertised worked good and would recommend...
It was as advertised worked good and would recommend
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Jun 3, 2020
Did it’s job...
Did it’s job
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Jun 2, 2020
Worked great...
Worked great
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Apr 16, 2020
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Apr 8, 2020
Bought these to replace one I broke. Great price, delivered...
Bought these to replace one I broke. Great price, delivered to my door, and ready to rock.
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Apr 8, 2020
This pilot point drill bit is probably great for punching holes in wood, but I wanted to use it w...
This pilot point drill bit is probably great for punching holes in wood, but I wanted to use it with plastic. Unfortunately, the twist is long enough that instead of drilling through the plastic, it pulls itself through, and sometimes splits the piece of plastic. I'm going back to the regular drill bits.
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Response from DewaltProductExpertApr 8, 2020
Hi We appreciate your feedback on the DW1398. We would like to speak to you about the experience you had. Please contact me at wecare@sbdinc.com and reference case #11359343. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you Tabitha DEWALT
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2 found this review helpful
Mar 31, 2020
good drill bit. what I'd expect from DeWalt....
good drill bit. what I'd expect from DeWalt.
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Nov 20, 2019
5 Star Review
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Sep 3, 2019
Works OK but for this size bit, a cobalt bit...
Works OK but for this size bit, a cobalt bit is worth the extra cost.
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Sep 2, 2019
I haven't actually used these yet (:0| But I trust everything DeWalt. Good stuff.
I haven't actually used these yet (:0|
But I trust everything DeWalt.
Good stuff.
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Recommended
Sep 2, 2019
I haven't actually used these yet (:0| I bought DeWalt because I trust the brand.
I haven't actually used these yet (:0|
I bought DeWalt because I trust the brand.
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Recommended
Sep 2, 2019
I haven't actually used these yet (:0| But everything DeWalt I've bought or used has been good st...
I haven't actually used these yet (:0|
But everything DeWalt I've bought or used has been good stuff.
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Recommended
May 21, 2019
Excellent product ...
Excellent product
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May 21, 2019
Perfect fit to replace the missing one from my set...
Perfect fit to replace the missing one from my set that that I lost.
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May 8, 2019
I had to drill six 1/2 inch holes in 1/4...
I had to drill six 1/2 inch holes in 1/4 inch steel to mount chain hooks in my tractor bucket with one brand new cheap drill bit. I almost got one drilled before the bit gave out. I purchased a DEWALT pilot point 1/2 drill bit at HOME DEPOT and it drilled the holes like a hot knife through butter and is still sharp! Best drill bit and best price at HOME DEPOT! Made my job a lot easier.
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1 found this review helpful
Apr 23, 2019
Exactly what I needed....
Exactly what I needed.
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Mar 26, 2019
Excellent...
Excellent
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Feb 28, 2019
5 Star Review
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Dec 26, 2018
Exactly what I needed....
Exactly what I needed.
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Dec 4, 2018
Came in way before the date they gave me ,and very sharp and durable.
Came in way before the date they gave me ,and very sharp and durable.
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Recommended
Oct 9, 2018
I was tapping some #6 holes in hot rolled steel and has trouble breaking the tap. I used these dr...
I was tapping some #6 holes in hot rolled steel and has trouble breaking the tap. I used these drill bits, the next size larger than the specified drill size, to drill the holes before tapping. The bits worked well and I was able to tap the holes without breaking the tap.
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Recommended
1 found this review helpful
Sep 25, 2018
This was a replacement for a broken one.
This was a replacement for a broken one.
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Recommended
Sep 11, 2018
This was a replacement for one that had broken. I have used split bits for over 20 yrs. In my o...
This was a replacement for one that had broken. I have used split bits for over 20 yrs. In my opinion the best made!
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Recommended
1 found this review helpful
Aug 29, 2018
Drilled right through a brass coin....
Drilled right through a brass coin.
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1 found this review helpful
Aug 1, 2018
Needed wood cutting bit for small job. Worked flawlessly to...
Needed wood cutting bit for small job. Worked flawlessly to size and depthExcellent drill bit.