Cheap Tools on Sale

Lowe's offers the DeWalt 120-Piece Tough Grip Screwdriver Bit Set for $29.98.  That's a $14 low.  MyLowe's Rewards members get free shipping (it's free to join).  Deal ends October 28th. Buy Now at Lowe's

Lowe's offers the DeWalt Tough Grip 35-Piece Screwdriver Bit Set for $9.98.  That's $5 under local prices.  MyLowe's Rewards members get free shipping (it's free to join). Buy Now at Lowe's

As part of its Labor Day Sale, Home Depot has the Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE 40-piece driver bit set at  $15, down from $25. That is the lowest price we could find, and it  beats Amazon's current $21 listing for the same set. Free shipping applies.  Buy Now at Home Depot

At Amazon, get this High Magnetic Screwdriver Drill Bit 6-Piece Set for $8.09 when you clip the on-page coupon. It's the best price Amazon has charged for this set. The bits come in six lengths, from 25mm to 150mm, and work with cordless drills, electric screwdrivers, and impact drivers. Buy Now at Amazon

At Amazon Haul, get this 5-Piece 1/4" Rotary Rasp Drill Bit Set for $1.81. It's the best price we could find by $10. Shipping is free on Amazon Haul orders of $25 or more. Buy Now at Amazon

This DeWalt tap and drill bit set is $1.45, down from $4.20 at Home Depot. Shipping is free, too. It pairs a black oxide drill bit with a steel tap for creating and repairing internal threads in metal. The tap is made from high-carbon steel, and the drill bit has a patented hardened core designed to resist breakage. Buy Now at Home Depot

Amazon offers the DeWalt 21-Piece Titanium Pilot Point Drill Bit Set for $20.98.  That's Amazon's best price of the past year.  Shipping is free for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon

This Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE bit set is $22.50, down from $40.92. The alloy steel construction is designed to reduce wobble and shock, and the tips are built to outlast standard bits. Buy Now at Home Depot

Amazon offers the DeWalt Multi-Material 5-Piece Drill Bit Set for $17.10.  That's a $9 low.  Shipping is free for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone rewiring panels or working with sheet metal will want this on hand for sizing holes to exact wire gauge specs without guessing between standard fractional bits. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $85.02 since this was originally published.

Shop drills and machinists needing a precise large-diameter hole in metal will want this on hand, since high speed steel bits like this one hold an edge through repeated use on steel and other tough materials. Buy Now at Amazon

Odd fractional sizes like 39/64-inch rarely come standard in home drill sets, so this is handy if you need to match an exact bolt or hole spec without buying a whole new kit; the reduced shank lets it chuck into drills that can't grip the full bit diameter. Buy Now at Amazon

Machinists and metalworkers who need to create flat-bottomed holes for socket head cap screws will want this specific size on hand, since counterbores aren't interchangeable and you need the exact diameter for your fastener. It's a niche shop tool worth grabbing before you actually need it mid-project. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone doing their own threading work, since it pairs matching taps and drill bits in one metric set instead of leaving you to buy each size separately. Buy Now at Home Depot

Sizing up to 30mm with a reduced shank means this bit fits standard drill chucks that would otherwise be too small, which matters if your machine shop or workspace doesn't have oversized chuck capacity. It's built for drilling through metal, so it suits fabricators and machinists more than general household use. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for reaching into deep holes or tight recesses where a standard-length bit won't get you far enough, so it's worth having on hand for any project needing extra reach through thick materials. Buy Now at Amazon

Odd fractional sizes like 63/64" aren't something every hardware store stocks, so this is worth keeping on hand if your projects call for precise hole diameters that standard bit sets skip over. The reduced shank lets it chuck into drills that can't otherwise handle a bit this wide, making it useful for anyone working with less powerful equipment. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone building a home toolkit, this set covers most household drilling and driving jobs without needing to buy bits separately as projects come up. Buy Now at Home Depot

Update: The price has changed to $9.99 since this was originally published.

Handy for anyone who uses a drill for assembly work, since swapping in a hex bit beats hand-cranking an Allen wrench for repetitive jobs; the price is essentially unchanged from list, at just a penny off the usual $9.99. Buy Now at Amazon

Brad point bits like this one keep the drill tip from wandering, which matters if you're drilling precise holes in wood for dowels or hardware, and it's $1.10 off the usual price. Buy Now at Amazon