Drilling a hole is required in many situations, such as putting up a shelf or building a cabinet. And, to get the work done correctly, you’ll need a sharp and sturdy drill bit. This article will walk you through the most popular types of drill bits.
Twist bits
A twist bit, often called a twist drill, is a type of drilling equipment that is extremely popular among handymen utilising either a hand or an electric drill. The bit is held straight by the front edges, which cut through the material, and the spirals and length keep it level.
Screwdriver bit drills
These are similar to SDS Drill Bits in that they have a hexagonal shank and fit into a rechargeable screwdriver. They’re ideal for drilling pilot holes, but because these drivers have little power and small bit sizes are difficult to come by, they’re restricted.
Tile Bit
It’s generally easier to cut drywall by hand, with a lot of practice. Drywall sheet may be cut with a hand drill, but it is best done on a low-speed setting in a variable speed power drill. Use some sort of lubricant to keep the tip cool while drilling glass.
Flatwood bit
With a Wood Hole Saw, you can quickly cut through solid hardwood without any splinters or tear-outs. The hole does not have to be perfectly round when drilling in solid wood, which might make it difficult. If you don’t need them all that often or need a few items at once, keeping them together rather than having numerous ones for each job will save room and money.
Masonry bit
Drills with these blades are designed for breaking through brick, block, stonework, quarry tiles, and concrete. The cutting tip is frequently made up of tungsten carbide bonded to a spiralled steel shaft.
Hand braces and the like may employ masonry drills, although they’re usually used with a power drill. The majority of masonry bits can be utilized with a hammer action power drill, but always double-check to ensure that the action isn’t too harsh on the bit since it might shatter less expensive bits. To avoid overheating the tip, don’t use a high speed on difficult materials, and clean the bit to empty it.
Wood Auger bit
A power drill is an excellent tool for creating large, deep holes in wood or thick manufactured materials. An Auger bit should only be utilized with a hand brace if absolutely necessary. The bit will create a clean and level, flat bottomed hole that is smooth and straight.
The single spur sharpens and defines the hole’s border, while the chisel-like cutting edge removes waste within the previously cut circle. The bit is drawn into the wood by the threaded centre, which engages with it. Because of this ‘pulling’ action, a power drill’s bit is not appropriate.
