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[PixMan]

Today's USPS (US Postal Service) delivery, two Titex A1115S-1/4IN 90º HSS-E (that's 5% cobalt) spotting drills.




I like the Titex better than the Kennametal and Guhring that I had gotten for free a long time ago because they have a web-thinning gash at the tip and the HSS-E seems to last longer than regular HSS. Partly due to the gash but also the flute grind, the web thickness at the tip of Titex spotting drills is smaller than their competitors so they can be used for smaller drills. These aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for. List is $16.70 each, these were $20 for two of them at my door. It was a "make an offer" thing on eBay, listing wanted $9.95 each and $3.25 for shipping two.

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For comparison, here's the two Kennametal and one Guhring I have. The Guhring is trashed at the tip, too brittle. The close-up of the tips on the Kennametal shows how much thicker the web is. Also note how the Kennametal has far more flute length than needed for a spot/chamfering tool. And with it's high helix it's just not as strong at the cutting edge. Both are worn from frequent but careful use. I'm going to like the Titex much better!