Favorite tapping bit

[sapman]

Just getting opinions on what people like. I think I started with whatever Leader sold years ago, then found the Canadian bit, which I loved. Then last year tried a Lapierre bit. Best one yet, for me. Very quick, and usually leaves a clean hole. It is very aggressive, though, so I find I have to be careful.

I see Leader has a new one. Anyone try it yet?

[markct]

My fav is still the canadian bit from bascoms. Bought the new leader one this year and wasnt impressed as it doesnt draw chips out as well as the canadians do

[Mark-NH]

I used the Leader bits last year. I thought they worked fine. I also liked their durability. Did not break one off as we have past years.

[DrTimPerkins]

Then last year tried a Lapierre bit. Best one yet, for me.

We've used the Lapierre bit the last 3 yrs at UVM PMRC. Definitely a very nice bit. Haven't yet tried the new Leader bit.

[Dennis H.]

This is the bit that I use.

http://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/81140204?item=81140204

I have used these for the past few years and I feel that they work great and way cheaper than those from the major dealers.
For what I can see they are the same spiral and Drill point angle as the more expensive ones.

[WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER]

Been using the Canadian Bit from Bascoms ever since they started carrying it and never broke one and they are best I have ever tried.

[Mark]

If you want to hear your tappers complain just give them a bit other than a Canadian bit. Don't even consider giving them a standard drill bit that you would get form a non maple supply, they would probably walk off the job.

[sjdoyon]

We used to use the Lapierre bit which works very well. Switched over to the MSC Direct bits two years ago and are happy with the performance. We do sharpen them a little before using. Found them to be cost effective when tapping a large number of trees.


This is the bit that I use.

http://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/81140204?item=81140204

I have used these for the past few years and I feel that they work great and way cheaper than those from the major dealers.
For what I can see they are the same spiral and Drill point angle as the more expensive ones.

[wurmdert]

i ordered mine for D&G as thats where i got everything else. Hope it works ok next week

[maple flats]

I've been using the Leader bit for years, but this year I'm trying the Stars bits ( tappingtree.com ) Haven't used then yet, but they do look good. I think any maple bit will by far out perform a std. hardware store bit for tapping.