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 do love a good donkey nose! 🙂
I comment extremely infrequently, but know that I read all your posts, and will keep doing so drill bits or no!
Also, I need an impact driver, and may consider Makita based on your eyeball hearts.
Drill bit me!
Is that a bit holder sleeve in your pocket? Or, are you just happy to see me?
If I win these, I am totally going to hide them from my husband. He likes to steal drill bits out of MY drill case and lose them. UGH!
You are awesome, and so are those donkey noses so keep em’ coming! (is that supposed to be ’em or em’? does anyone really know?)
I broke one of my drill bits just dropping my drill the other day so it be nice to have some that are “clumsy” proof.
I lose both drill bits and driver bits a lot. In fact, when I moved last year, I found bits all over the old place. I consolidated them, but within a year now, they are all dispersed again and I can never find them when I need them. Sometimes I find them in the washer (after they’ve gotten a good cleaning) and the laundry basket, and even my bed after a nap.
Makita makes good stuff. Sometimes I buy the “less expensive” brands, since I tend to lose them so much, but they tend to round off when I drive deck screws through 3″ of wood without pre-drilling a hole. Who has time for pre-drilling? 🙂
Love the donkey noses. And new drill bits! Send them my way!
oooooohhh want.
These might be just the motivation I need to finish some projects around the house…
I have the opposite mistake – I keep buying drill bits (and my husband keeps receiving them as gifts) that are of horrible quality. Oh and donkey noses. Totes.
Couldn’t think of anything clever to write… I’m hoping you’ll just throw all our names in a bowl and draw one out. Thanks for the chance!
Love your site! Read it daily, and would love some new drill bits!
Makita me! Love your blog and I definitely stop by for pictures of donkey noses 🙂
I have been following you for quite a while. I have been clearly inspired by your skillz, girl!!! While I am here for the donkey noses at times, your mad antics and badass DIY skills are the main reason I get inspired every time I log on!
p.s Makita is my crack! Great quality!
One comment per person!
Pick me! Pick me!! I’m in the middle of a bathroom renovation and I love donkey noses and chicken nuggets!! (I think I should put that on a T-shirt!!)
Would looooooove to add these new toys to our tool collection!
Thanks for the posts- I look forward to every one of them! I’ll gladly try to wear out some drill bits faster than you, but sincerely doubt myself here- primarily because you are a crazy woman!
I love me some donkey noses!
and an impact driver would be an awesome tool to have 🙂
I heart the picture. That donkey is totally smiling.
fingers crossed!!
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I am a newbie at this building thing and I would love these bits. Love your website and I love donkey noses too.
this is my comment 🙂
I built a mini-barn with your un-knowing encouragement. Guess I’ll have to send you pics now!
And in doing so I wore out a couple of bits, so this set would rock.
Cute donkey!
I need to stop reading DIY blogs and actually DIY something 🙂
Geez if I won, I’d have to hide these from The Man AND The Boys. My shit continually walks out the damn door, and noooobody lifts a finger to find it. The Man misplaces something? It’s a flipping National Emergency and everyone better get off their ass to fix it and never ever in the future of ever touch his flicking crap ever again.
Whew! What just happened? I’d totally love to win some drill bits, since I’m saving up for a new drill of my very own (see shit I deal with above) LOL.
As LoNg As YoU dOn’T sTaRt TyPiNg LiKe ThIs, YoUr CaPiTaLiZaTiOn “PrObLeM” aIn’T nOtHiNg To WoRrY aBoUt 🙂
Really enjoy reading your blog. I found it a few months ago and went back to read all the old posts. Keep ’em coming!
I’m here 50% for building shit, 50% for donkey noses, and 100% for the sass. Yup. 200% of awesome.
I love my Makita impact driver. I love my drill, too, and really that’s your fault because when I first discovered your site, I was like “a drill that should fit my delicate little girlie hands? Score!” and Santa brought me the Makita compact driver and drill set for Christmas. And then I used them daily for 6 months to carve out an apartment in my Meemaw’s basement. And new bits would be super nice.
Also, I have to be honest here. The donkeys, while cute, don’t bring me over here. It’s totally your cat. We need more pix of him.
Michelle was here. Wahooooo!
First time commenter but long time reader/fan. I am currently amassing my own set of tools since my husband and dad never seem to have what I need when I need it. There may or may not be a hammer and tape measure in my underwear drawer right now. At least I always know where to find mine when everyone has lost theirs :o)
I love your blog – I check it daily for updates on what you’re up to!
I can’t say I need them… but I do want them!
Since I just spent a couple hours looking for a drill bit on Monday this is a timely post and hell yeah I would love some new drill bits! I totally come for the donkeys and the laughs!
Desperately want these beautiful bits
I never knew how awesome donkey noses are before you brought them into my life.
We just finished our chicken coop and have been looking over your old posts for our bathroom redo
I could use some bits. Just recently found your blog-love it!
I would love some new drill bits! Especially drill bits that don’t wear out! I recently finished the same project you started this weekend…enclosed a barn stall with chicken wire and built an outdoor run. The indoor ‘coop’ is 12′ x 14′ and the outdoor run is 16′ x 24′. At the moment it houses 3 peafowl and about 20 chickens. Eventually I’d like to build a stand-alone pen for the chickens and let the peafowl have run of the pen inside the barn.
So…yeah…I could use some new drill bits!
I just can’t get enough of the donkeys. Impossible.
I love Donkey noses! And new drill bits!!
I’ve got time for that!
Ooh. Pretty drill bits!
I’ll take it! I do need some sturdier bits (lolz).
That donkey nose, plus the picture from the weekend of the donkey’s watching you work really converted me. Call me a donkey lover!!
Your post on building a chicken coop inspired me to build a new coop myself! Those drill bits would really fancy-fy my Harbor Freight ghetto drill. Oh, and I love tools… just recently got asked to “pose” for some “women-farmer…how to use a chainsaw” photos. Can’t wait! Did I mention how flash those bits would look on my drill?
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