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   fredsmart48 | Sep 16, 2003 07:40am | #1

   from norms (nyw links page from the web site). 

   http://www.jackrabbittool.com
   Jack Rabbit makes the combo drill-counter-sink-driver we use around here every day. It's a real tool, not an afterthought.

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   yotonyb | Sep 16, 2003 09:12am | #2

   It was his set-up that motivated me to buy the InstyBits. I've been very satisfied with the way they work. Just finished a project involving nearly 1,000 #6 and #8 screws which required pre-drilling and countersinks and my InstyBit performed flawlessly.

   Bought one for my dad...to replace the half-a**ed set-up he was using. He had a deck job and was delighted to have that set-up with a pilot bit, countersink/counterbore and the detachable driver.

   I do see a difference in that the driver is held by the chuck and the bit attaches to the sleeve on the JackRabbit. It's the opposite on the InstyBit...drill bit in chuck with driver attached to sleeve.

   Just thought I add my opinion.

   Of course, my opinion and $6.50 will get you a small iced cafe mocha-latte frappacello at your neighborhood Starbucks...so take that for what it's worth!

   tony b.

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   Manchild | Sep 16, 2003 04:36pm | #3

   Do you sometimes break off the drill bit with the itsy system?

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   yotonyb | Sep 16, 2003 06:12pm | #4

   I broke one...the 7/64 or 3/32.  And it happened because I tilted the drill before I withdrew the bit from the hole.  I happened to have another bit, same size, and I replaced the broken bit with mine and it's worked fine ever since.

   I'm gonna presume that breaking the bits under an 1/8" is a fact of life.

   tony b.

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   Manchild | Sep 17, 2003 06:02am | #8

   The reason I ask is that I worked for a guy who used a Dewalt system that broke

   the pilot bits like they were nothing. What a joke. he didn't know any better though and would go through many bits on each project.

   The Jackrabbit system seems to have solved that problem.

   I'll probably be buying a cabinet makers set in the neer future.

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   forestgirl | Sep 16, 2003 07:11pm | #5

   Thanks Fred.  I have a Porter-Cable set that's similar (probably not near as good though).  I just realized, I'm looking for what he uses to counter-bore, and used the wrong term.  What it is, is a longish steel cylindrical cutter he chucks into his drill when he cutting holes which will then hold plugs.  I don't see them on his web site.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   RoyinMD | Sep 16, 2003 07:46pm | #6

   FG,

   That discription sounds like the Makita set. There is about a 3" to 4" quick connect in the drill chuck and the countersink/counterbore (both depending on how deep you want to go, about 1/2" plus max depth) slips in the hex end opening and the quick connect ring is clicked toward the bit. Pop it out and flip it around for the phillips screwbit.

   I have had the Makita countersink/counterbore set and the self centering drill bit set for years. Love em. Used the self centering set this weekend for my new cabinet doors for the shop. I'll never install a hinge without it, ever again.

   Broken and dull bits can be replace, with an allen wrench, set screw and where's my dang glasses.

   Enjoy, Roy

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   forestgirl | Sep 16, 2003 08:10pm | #7

   That sounds like the right one.  Can't tell looking at the pics of the set, but 1/2" depth makes it likely.  Thanks!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   blockhead | Sep 21, 2003 05:36pm | #9

   I have used many brands of drill / countersinks over my 30 years of carpentry and simply put the jack rabbit brand is the best. Nice case to hold all of the parts, fast and accurate. It's the Lie Nielsen of countersets.