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anything stamped on the shank?

Only Cheeto Puffs on those

Just "HSS" and the size of the bit. (High Speed Steel)

I just heard back from Mike at Drill Hog. He stated that "Drill Hog is made in America."

He also offered to send me a free small bottle of their cutting oil.

Good news.

These Drill Hogs bits certainly look better made than any of Chinese bits I have looked at closely. But as I stated, the proof will be in the cutting ability.

I asked Mike at Drill Hog if Norseman is their supplier, but I doubt he will answer that particular question.

Um, the Huot index is readily available to purchase. Drill Hog are slimy phucqkers I have concluded.


https://www.huot.com/product/drill-us-size/

Best deals on Norseman are going to be Amazon and/or Ebay.

Really? OK

I have a bunch of loose Co bits. All that have room for text say USA. I think they're blowing smoke.

Thanks. Yes, I am aware that Huot makes drill indexes available for purchase, as I stated in my post that you quoted.

Mike at Drill Hog told me, in writing, that they are made in America.

Drill Hog may indeed be a shady company, and it may be difficult to get them to honor the warranty, but the bits themselves should be perfectly adequate if they are indeed made in America. I only paid $31.00. I suspect that the bits they sell were supplied by Norseman. We'll see if Mike at Drill Hog confirms that suspicion.

They just might be, but for him to say, in writing, that the bits are made in America, makes the company liable if he's lying, wouldn't you think? Why would he lie and put his company at risk? Do you have any evidence that Drill Hog bits are MIC?

On their site it says, "Made by Drill Hog USA." There is no such thing as a Drill Hog Factory is there? Where on their tools does it say Made in USA? It damned well would. But, there's fans out there. I am curious. Some indicate they look just like Norseman bits.... Maybe. Their business address is like a UPS mail box in CA. WTF is that? LOL

Viking is made in St Paul MN. Easy to find. No BS. You can apply for a job and everything.

Please!!!

The Huot index is made in USA. Nowhere on Drill Hog USA's site does it say "made in USA".

I don’t dispute anything you stated.


Look fellers, I’ve stated several times that I am aware the Huot index alone is made in USA.

I am also aware that the Drill Hog website does not state anywhere that their products are Made in USA. What I did state, is that I received an e-mail from Mike at Drill Hog who stated, in writing, that “Drill Hog is made in America.” I don’t have any actual evidence that contradicts his claim. Whether or not he’s lying, I cannot say.

Also, as I’ve stated, I only paid $31.00, including shipping. It would not be worth the hassle to return them. I can always order a set of Norseman or Viking bits for not that much more cash.

Maybe I got screwed, but at least it wasn't a Royal Screwing. After all, I did receive the bits I ordered and they certainly look like decent bits.

Well, if that makes you feel better about buying Chinesium drill bits...

No, it doesn't. I friggin' hate Chinese products. Please direct me to your evidence that Drill Hog bits are made in Chiner.

There are lots of specific items that state MADE IN USA on Drill Hog’s site.

I could bankrupt DrillHog on #40 bits alone!

100% Lifetime Warranty Hmmmmm

Also says Drill Hog is from Montana. More bullchit. Left hand bits do say Proudly made in the USA. US Made by Drill Hog. Drill Hog® is a professional manufacture of Drill Bits and cutting tools based in Montana USA LOL Hole saws too. Pretty damned sleazy.

I'm not defending Drill Hog, as I'd really like to know if they are indeed made in America, but no one has been able to post any evidence whatsoever that Drill Hog bits are made in Chiner.

Just saying so does not make it true.

Please direct me to your evidence that proves they are made in USA.

Somebody with computer skills should be able to find out if the company is based in California. Calif has a "supply chain disclosure law" that requires companies to make available: components, parts and assembly origins. I don't think there is much compliance though in the real world. RCBS has a page that says they are compliant and participating...but it seems to be a dead end.