There’s a large range and diversity of drill bits available in your toolbox when it comes to drilling holes! To make sure you choose the best one for the job we have compiled and put together this drill bit guide that will leave you better informed about your choices. Choose the right gear and be more productive.
- Brad Point Drill Bit
The Brad Point Drill Bit is designed for drilling wood and other soft materials. The bit is having sharp cutting points and enters clearly and can also be used for thru-holes where a conventional drill point would penetrate the table below the panel. The brad point is spurred on the outer edge and prevents chipping of the material surface. The center spur makes the positioning easy and keeps the bit in position while drilling.
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- Masonry Drill Bit
Masonry bits are used to drill holes in Brick, Mortar, concrete, and other stones. Coated with black oxide to prevent corrosion they have carbide tips and high helix flutes depending on the intent and purpose of use. The feature shanks are either of the same sizes or have a bit reduced diameter to fit in the portable drill chuck. It works best as a hammer drill but can also be used in the normal drill.
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- Forstner Drill Bit
A Forstner bit has no center point and leaves a flat-bottomed hole. Forstner bits are available in cutting diameter size of 1/4” to 6”. The bit works better in a drill press than a handheld drill.
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- Twist Drill Bit
Twist bits are the most common type of drill bits and are designed to drill metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, masonry and for almost all types of materials. It’s the most general purpose rotary drill and the most common drill bits for home use. But they are the most confusing ones due to a sheer number of size, tip, and material. A shorter bit is stronger and is more firm. It does not break easily but may not have the reach needed for all the jobs. The extra length twist drills break easily and are not firm. Hence, they are to be used for deep drills.
A drilling machine is one of the handiest additions to the home toolbox and is a major building addition. But a good drill is useless without the selection of the right Drill Bit. With dozens of drill bits types to choose from, we tried to explain to you the differences and helpto choose the right one for your drilling task.
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