This post started out with the title “You Guys Are Awesome So I Want To Give You Drill Bits, Seriously” but that looked like far too many consecutive words starting with capital letters so I randomly decapitalized a few. Sort of like decapitating but… less permanent. And with far less conviction. And apparently the part of my brain that’s supposed to be telling you that Makita sponsored this post and is letting me give away some drill bits is now preoccupied with proper capitalization, which, let’s face it, around here is a bit of a Joke. (Capital J.)
So here’s why you guys are awesome:
- Never once in the history of this website has anyone corrected my capitalization. (I feel like this is an unspoken agreement between us… I am going to eff it up, and you all choose to cut me some slack because I spent thirty hours last weekend building a not-finished chicken coop, and I’m writing this after midnight.)
- You are funny as hell. Have you ever read the comments section of these posts? Any time I’m having a frustrated minute during my day, I pop in to read some recent comments and then pretend like I’m not laughing hysterically at my own website. Awkward.
- You build awesome stuff. Seriously. I get so many emails about people deciding they’re going to up and build their own tables, bathroom vanities, wall art, freaking houses, whatever. And then you send me pictures and they are amazing.
- You love tools. You might be a little unsure as to the depth of your love… like, maybe you don’t sleep with your drill under your pillow. But you do occasionally whisper sweet nothings when you’re changing the drill bits. I know you do. Either way, I know you don’t come here just for pictures of donkey noses…
Or, maybe you do actually. Half the time I only show up for donkey noses.
But still. Tools are awesome. And, while I keep sponsored posts and giveaways to a minimum around here, every once in a while someone contacts me and is like, “Hey, we know you’re busy hugging chickens, but do you maybe want to check out our top-of-the-line drill bits?” Guys. GUYS. Do I want free drill bits? Do you know how much time I spend looking for drill bits? I could build a whole other house with those minutes. Hell yes.
So, Makita (you already know how I feel about my drill, and I can tell you those are pure un-sponsored little hearts in my eyes when I talk about it) and Home Depot asked me to test out the new Makita Impact GOLD™ line of drill bits, and see if I could wear them out.
They also sent me some gear, since the last impact driver I had access to is actually still back at my last house with my last boyfriend. (It was totally his, but that didn’t mean I didn’t steal it and misplace the battery with regularity. One of my many charms.)
But now I have my own, and it just makes my little heart go pitty pat.
So, let’s talk about bits. First of all, this is the smartest damn thing I’ve ever seen…
It’s basically saying, “We know you’re going to lose the shit out of these things, so we’ve included a few extra. And by “a few” we mean “ten”. You’re welcome.”
Well played, Makita.
As you well know, over the last two weekends I’ve built a barn door and most of a chicken coop. As far as I can tell, I’ve driven approximately 3 full boxes of deck screws in to treated lumber over the course of these projects.
So I would like to think I gave it my all–567 individual times–to wear even one of these damn things down. And…
Nope. Other than a little discoloration on the end? Not even a dent. These things are designed to be used with high-torque impact drivers, and, apparently, by girls who are wedged into a 12″ space underneath a workbench trying to fasten the bottom on some nesting boxes. For eternity.
The bit holder works great (I do all sorts of stupid shit with my tools, and not even one bit popped out while I was working on the coop) although it is supposed to be a two-part deal with an extra strong holder sleeve, and I will say this… two-part bit holders are a little too much for me, since I already lost the sleeve. It’s probably in the pocket of one of my work jeans, but that’s the problem with small, detachable parts.
However, I have no complaint about the bit holder sans-sleeve. It’s significantly better than the old DeWalt bit holder I’ve been using that drops bits if I happen to gesture a bit to wildly while holding my drill. Which, as you can imagine, I do often.
So, want some?
This is a two part giveaway. Makita and the Home Depot want to give you this 21 piece Impact GOLD™ bit set…
And I personally want to give you a $50 gift card to Home Depot to jump-start your next project. (That part isn’t sponsored, it’s just because I want to spread a little sawdust joy this week.)
So. Here’s what you’ve got to do: Leave a comment.
That’s it. No gimmicks, no random questions, no posting this shit to eight different social networks. I’m not trying to drive a bunch a traffic here, I just want to give you some fun stuff. One comment per person, and the giveaway will stay open until 11:59 EST on Friday September 6th. I’ll announce the winner Monday, and then the two of us can face-off to see who can wear down even one of these bits sooner.
Just in case it wasn’t clear, this is the part where I tell you that Makita and Home Depot sponsored this post. Obviously. They didn’t tell me what to say, because that’s just effing laughable. If they told me what to say, bet your ass it wouldn’t include donkey noses. So, clearly Makita supports our collective ability to form our own opinions about their tools and share them any damn way we please. I heart them for that. And because–bless their little tool-making hearts– they are literally making me copy and paste this exact legal jargon here instead of making up my own… something I’ve never done in a decade of blogging: Makita partnered with bloggers such as me for their tool review program. As part of this program, I received compensation for my time. They did not tell me what to purchase or what to say about any product mentioned in these posts. Makita believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. Makita’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations. (Clearly I didn’t write that part because it didn’t even use the word “shit” once. But whatever.)
345 Responses
I love donkey noses!! More, please!!
This is very timely. I’m shopping for drills right now, and I was looking at impact drills Glad to hear you like this one and that the bits are so tough!
Why yes I could use a new bunch of drill bits. Thanks for the chance!
My drill bits bring all the boys to the yard. And now is when I apologize for the previous cheesy statement.
You can never have enough donkey noses. Or drill bits.
This would be awesome. Also, I agree with everyone else in saying that you can’t have too many donkey pictures!! They are just too fantastic.
Drill bits are the Sh*t! (I really only wanted to say that since it sort of rhymed, also notice the capital S!)
I love the idea of you reading your own website and laughing at it just as much as I do. You are so funny, it makes my day every time you post.
So thank you!
I NEED this NOW! 10 extra drivers? Seriously?! Best idea ever. My kids loose mine all the time, and I had one completely shear off IN the head of a screw about 2 projects ago (fortunately the screw was completely driven in-the end of that bit is NEVER going to come out)
Love hearing about all your progress as you go. It’s very encouraging! 🙂 I’m in the process of moving to yet another rental, but someday…someday I shall own. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thank you for being awesome. I’m always excited to see your posts because, if nothing else (hello, education!), I know they’re going to be entertaining. You’re a total bad ass in my book, the latest reason being your total lack of fear of the tiny, two-legged dinosaurs you have running around the house. Sorry Nuggets, you’re (irrationally) scary!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would LOVE to win this! I have a huge tendency to break things and I have already broken quite a few drill bits 🙁 Thank you for the giveaway and for your blog! You are an inspiration to me…and I heart your adorable donkeys 🙂
I think you are my younger sister, raised by different parents.
1) Serious Woodworking habit (Read: so bad I have 2 bandsaws)
2) Incorrigable DIYer (is that a word?); I just finished a total remodel of a 1917 Bungalow, and IN the process increased my family from 3 to 5 people. So, Guess who needs to start looking for a new house with 4 Bedrooms? And, I am teetering between building a new house and remodeling another old house. Did I mention I was deployed for the Army Reserve for a year in the middle of all of this?
3) ADD here, also. I sleep about 5 Hours a night the rest of that time is work, raising childen (My own special animals), and doing projects. SQUIRRELS!
4) I, also, am the oldest son of parents with a thouroghbread horse farm. More project opportunities, Yeah!
Don’t have a chicken coop to build but I do need to build a new deck, put in new counters, new shed and many many more projects..
Kit,
I love reading about your projects and donkey noses! Keep the awesome posts coming!
I love reading about your adventures in DIY, Liberty House, and the donkeys and nuggets. Totally gives a girl motivation and inspiration, so thanks!!
I like donkeys 🙂
I’d love to have those!
I would love this just so I don’t have to fight with my husband over the one we have. And I WOULD sleep with it under my pillow….
Oooo, the more drill bits, the merrier! I keep buying more lately. And a ton of toggle anchors. My walls suck.
I have no idea how I wear out bits so quickly, but I could really use some new ones!!!
Donkey noses may not be THE reason I follow your blog, but it’s at least 30% of the reason (I also like to check in on your latest bat-centered escapades). Also, I don’t live in the middle of nowhere or on a farm or even in a house that needs major renovation, but your blog makes me wish with all of my DIY-lovin’ heart that I did.
Always need extra dril bits! Love the blog.
I know I love getting my daily dose of donkey adorableness!!! We can always use more bits – and these look like they may help with the ‘where did you put my drill bits????’ ‘no those are MY drill bits!!!’ marital arguments that seem to arise….naturally I will be claiming these for myself!!! 😉
Oh gosh, we go through drill bits here! (Total newbies…yeah) This would be awesome. 🙂
Everybody needs more drill bits! Love hearing about all the adventures.
This would go perfect with my OCR wall, my porch awning, and bathroom remodel projects I’m working on!
Woo! I need new drill bits, perfect timing! I may or may not have recently killed my dewalt bit on a stripped screw in a very uncomfortable place. Like the back of a volkswagon.
This would be awesome for the project I’m doing that includes, oh, renovating an entire electrical railroad station to live in. You know, minor things. Honestly, until I started reading your blog and – eventually – Bonafide Farm, I had very little desire to move to the country and was happy just renovating a boat and living on that. So I went from 300 square feet to 3 THOUSAND square feet… So yeah, I go through a shit ton of drill bits!
Also, I really don’t ever notice your grammatical, spelling, or capping errors, but if I did, I wouldn’t care at all. I’m just super impressed that you have the ability to form words after all the other stuff you get done.
And, random, I realized yesterday that we have the same haircut. Weird.
I, too, sometimes gesture wildly with my drill and have even been known to throw it (possibly at my very forgiving husband) in a fit of rage. It would be great if the bit didn’t fly out of the drill before the drill hits him.
This would be great as I start to expand my DIY skills beyond glue and a staple gun 🙂
I’ve really enjoyed your blog. It helps keep me motivated in my own projects when I’m feeling particularly frustrated, usually because I’m doing it all on my own too.
This just supports my recent decision that I need an impact driver – you enabler!
I come to this blog (daily) for donkey noses, nuggets about the nuggets, and just general appreciation for your sense of humor 🙂
I was just asking the wife where our bits ran off to last week…great idea!
I will say I don’t come here for the donkey noses, but they are a serious plus! I have portable coop-building dreams for next summer, but many things are currently on hold due to a torn Achilles. I am also in the planning stages for our kitchen remodel (yay!). And since my husband hates remodeling, I am the one with all the tools in the family (and the one who uses them 99% of the time). Love your blog!
Ok, the Donkey noses are to precious. Since I have two also, I know just what you mean! They will make any bad day turn good. The drill is amazing, and Since hubby is always wrangling the one he has, I think this will be on the Christmas list for him. THEN…maybe just THEN….I will get my lean-to added on, (for the donkeys) and a chicken coop of my own built. Maybe “I” Just might tackle the latter!
Love your posts!
Quote from my MIL: “giving away some badass tools!”
You are more awesome! I can’t wait to see what you do with the coop. Donkey noses are my new favorite thing!!!
Donkey noses are great, but I much prefer boxer noses:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/91218033@N03/8285029220/
Drill bits? Drill Bits! Drill bits… who doesn’t need new ones? I’ve lost so many in the depths/bowels of my house, it doesn’t seem right that they don’t turn up again… Maybe when I rip up the flooring after the first of the year I’ll find some??? In the mean time, I’d love some more! 🙂
…bet your ass it wouldn’t include donkey noses…
I see what you did there….
Oh, and free drill bits? Me! Me! Me!
I’m a big fan of your blog and Makita. I have two sets of drill drivers and the small cordless circular saw that only saws to a depth of 1 inch and the bigger circular saw that gets to a little over 2 inches and the small sabre saw all battery operated. I’m a bit overboard, but I’m never happier than when I am cutting some wood.
I am looking for a new home, I have outgrown my condo it has no yard and I’m inspired by your blog an other blogs and I need new projects. My condo is projected out. I have a question for you….. what do you do when you have people who want to spend time with you all the time and you would rather cut some wood?
I am a newcomer to your site and loved your posts so much I had to go all the way back and start at the beginning. I am a frustrated crafty/builder type person stuck in an apartment right now. I do get some strange looks when I’m out on my little bitty patio sanding and sawing. I just have to say I love your posts and wish to grow up to be you one day. 🙂 Until then, I’m petitioning for a drill driver, cordless saw, and cordless staple gun for a late birthday present. 🙂
I think we buy bits more than any other thing at the hardware store. Having some that last a long time would be wonderful!
Rock’n’roll!
I want in!
I just happened across your site last week. My wife is jealous of your donkeys. We’re just getting started on our own 100 year old, 6bed, 3.5bath, where do I start/ what was I thinking/ it’s ok I broke this? (cool)/ That wall is looking at me weird, it better watch out!, project.
Best giveaway ever. And I totally come for donkey noses!
I too love random capitalization, and punctuation you can’t forget a well placed semi-colon, just for fun!
And i come purely for donkey noses and nugget photobombs 🙂
These will come in handy. 🙂 thanks.
Love reading your blog– proof that women can be independent and completely capable. And, I tend to do a lot of projects by myself (laughably so), so it’s nice to see other women who shamelessly complete projects solo. And I could seriously use a new drill.
Having just moved into a new house, I’m in serious project mode. I could really use this!!! Thanks!
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