By popular demand, here's a dedicated forum to discuss the best tools not made in China. Post your finds and any commentary or news you hear about the state of tools manufacturing.
I foolishly bought made in China drill bits years ago at a dollar store, Sure enough, when I recently tried drilling into a thin sheet of metal, the thing snapped on me.
I did some research and here are some options for drill bits made in the USA.
All of them have great reviews, with lots of people marveling at how these drill bits are like the ones they used to make years ago that don't break all the time. Champion seems to be the most popular of the three.
As a professional woodworker, I have personal experience with the Montana brad point bits for wood as well as their titanium bits for general materials. I bought them specifically because they were made in USA. I found their design & quality to be superb. I use them all the time and they have not even dulled yet. I can vouch for them!
