(Bits and Blades) The best bits and blades you should own for saws, drills and impacts in 2018.

Tool Review Zone has been testing and reviewing the latest and greatest bits and and blades on the market during the 2018 year. Though performance was #1 on our list, we also took price into account. Check out the brands below that made our list for 2018. 


All products were provided by the Home Depot for review. 

Makita Impact Gold Power Bits:

These bits were put through hell during are product reviews. We impacted over 100 all purpose screws through a treated 4x4 with the same bit, and it still looked new after we were finished. 

Makita Impact GOLD offers innovation in fastening with a full line of insert bits, bit holders, nutsetters, socket adapters and more. Impact GOLD is designed exclusively for use with high-torque impact drivers, featuring high-strength steel for long life and a precision-fit tip engineered to prevent cam-out and stripping. The bit holder and bits feature Xtreme Torsion Technology, which allows the torsion section of the bit and bit holder to flex under load and take pressure off the bit tip for increased durability in high-torque applications. Its 2-piece design is engineered to allow the torsion technology to fully activate, and the rare earth neodymium magnet is

two times stronger than magnets in standard insert bit holders, so users get the added convenience of one-handed fastening. The bit holder is ideal for driving screws in a wide variety of demanding applications including deck building, framing, installing plywood subfloor and more.

• Impact GOLD insert bits last up to 10X longer than standard insert bits
• Double-ended power bits feature 1 bit with 2 magnetic tips for quick bit changes
• Xtreme Torsion Technology is engineered to allow torsion section of bit and bit holder to flex under load, taking pressure off bit tip
• Mag Boost makes any power bit magnetic
• 2-piece bit holder design allows torsion technology to fully activate
• Insert bit holder features a rare earth neodymium magnet that is 2X stronger than magnets in standard insert bit holders
• High-quality steel engineered for use with impact drivers
• Insert bits feature precision-fit tips engineered to prevent cam-out and stripping
• Combine bits with Impact GOLD bit holder to last up to 15X longer than standard insert bits
• Ideal for driving screws in a range of heavy-duty fastening applications such as deck building, framing and installing plywood subfloor

Diablo 7-1/4 in. x 24-Teeth Tracking Point Framing Saw Blade

Diablo has grown to be one of the leading brands in the saw blade market. The superiority of their blades are second to none, and the price price of these blades are just as good.  

• 5X Longer Cutting Life Versus Standard Blades
• 2X Increased Durability in Nail-Embedded Wood Applications
• 65% More Efficient in Corded & Cordless Saws

Diablo’s next generation 7-1/4 in. 24-teeth tracking point saw blades feature the first ever, tracking point tooth design and the newly enhanced anti-vibration design. Diablo’s 7-1/4 in. 24-teeth framing blade with new tracking point tooth design delivers maximum life and durability with effortless cutting performance for five times longer life, two times more durability and increased stability. Up your cutting game with this one-of-a-kind tracking point tooth grind for unmatched cutting performance and efficiency. This is the only 7-1/4 in. Blade on the market to include tracking point tooth design; making it ideal for framers, roofers, remodelers, concrete formers or anyone wanting ultimate cutting performance in pressure treated wood, 2x lumber, plywood, hardwoods and softwoods.

• Tracking point tooth design acts as a “rudder” to provide straight cuts and control carbide wear on the tooth for up to five times longer cutting life versus other blades
• Tracking point doubles the carbide surface area for greater impact resistance and double the durability in nail-embedded wood
• Tracking point delivers extreme cutting efficiency in corded and cordless saws by offering 65% more cuts per battery charge in cordless saws versus other blades
• Newly enhanced anti-vibration design provides the ideal combination of stability and rigidity
• TiCo high-density carbide for maximum cutting life and performance
• Perma-shield non-stick coating protects the blade against heat, gumming and corrosion
• Ultimate framing blade is ideal for both corded and cordless applications
• Red saw blades are a registered trademark of freud America, Inc
• Up your cutting game, "tracking point" saw blade product features

Bosch Multi-Purpose Carbide Drill Bits for Drilling Tile, Masonry, Wood, Metal and Concrete (5-Piece)

These are probably the toughest bits I have ever used. It doesn't matter if  you are using these in a drill, or an impact gun, they punch through wood, metal and concrete with blistering fast speed. 

• Multi-grind head drills 85% faster in metal than standard bits
• Includes bits from 5/32 in. to 3/8 in.
• Drills brick, block, tile, fiber cement, wood, plastic and metal

Tough tungsten carbide makes bit suitable for multi-material applications. Sharp diamond-ground edges deliver high drilling speed, even in hard materials. Optimized drilling for good dust clearance in multiple materials.

• Multi-grind technology for faster drilling and longer life in multi-material applications
• Metal tough tip for faster drilling and longer life in metal
• Hex shank for use with impact drivers and drill drivers for added versatility
• Robust carbide head provides long life in impact applications
• Steep flute with ribs optimizes dust removal in any material
• Drills brick, block, tile, fiber cement, wood, plastic and metal
• Includes (1) 5/32 in. x 4 in. x 6 in., (1) 3/16 in. x 4 in. x 6 in., (1) 1/4 in. x 4 in. x 6 in., (1) 5/16 in. x 4 in. x 6 in., (1) 3/8 in. x 4 in. x 6 in.

Bosch 1/2 in. x 13 in. SDS-Plus Speed Clean Dust Extraction Bit

Not only does this bit crush anything in it's way with extreme prejudice, the bits actually help keep you OSHA compliant buy removing the dust that is created while working. Hammer drill is a piece of cake with this bit, and the solid carbide tip will last a very long time.     

• Works with PRO+GUARD system for OSHA Silica Table 1 compliance
• Removes dust or debris through the milled center of the steel bit
• Use with either SDS-plus or SDS-max hammers

 

Bosch Speed Clean drill bits are built using a solid piece of steel with a dust channel milled to Bosch specifications to extract dust while drilling, creating 25% greater drilling speed. The dust extraction bit system saves time, saves money and produces 90% less dust than traditional drilling methods. The Speed Clean bit, connected to vacuum system, installs adhesive anchors up to 50% faster when compared with the standard hand-cleaning method.

• A proprietary Bosch design allows dust and debris to be removed through the milled center of the bit
• Great durability - 1-piece design offers comparable life to Bosch bulldog bits
• Solid carbide tips are embedded in a steel head with robust two-cutter geometry enhancing bit speed and life
• A rubber vacuum adapter is provided with every Bosch speed clean bit
• Speed clean is a part of the Bosch dust-collection system that helps you become compliant with OSHA silica dust regulations
• Part of a dust-reduction engineered solution - included rubber adapter and bit works with a vacuum system to manage airborne silica dust
• Hollow drill bit - connects to a vacuum system to deliver up to 50% time savings versus the conventional drill-blow-brush-blow anchor-installation method
  

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