Drill Bits

What Drill Bit for Stainless Steel — Complete Guide Stainless steel is notoriously difficult to drill. It work-hardens as you drill (the material becomes harder the more you work it), and regular HSS bits will dull, overheat, and seize. The solution is cobalt bits (M35 or M42 grade), cutting oil, and a specific technique that […]

What Drill Bit for Metal & Steel — Complete Guide Drilling metal requires HSS (High-Speed Steel) bits for general work, or cobalt bits for stainless steel and hardened materials. The key difference from masonry or timber is lubrication—cutting oil or metal paste is essential. Without it, you’ll blunt a bit in a few holes and

Drilling wood is different from drilling metal, and using the right bit type makes a huge difference. The hole quality, the noise, the tear-out on the exit side, and the speed all vary dramatically depending on which bit you pick. This guide breaks down the main wood drill bit types, when you actually need each

What Drill Bit for Tiles — Ceramic & Porcelain Drilling tiles successfully requires a completely different approach from masonry or metal. Tiles are brittle and will crack or shatter under hammer action. You need a diamond-tipped or carbide spear-point bit at low speed with static rotation only—no percussion. This guide covers ceramic and porcelain tile

What Drill Bit for Concrete — Complete Guide Drilling concrete is fundamentally different from drilling brick. Concrete is denser, often reinforced with steel rebar, and requires either SDS Plus masonry bits (for light work) or SDS Max bits (for deeper holes and reinforced concrete). Never attempt concrete drilling without a proper masonry bit and hammer

Drilling wood is different from drilling metal, and using the right bit type makes a huge difference. The hole quality, the noise, the tear-out on the exit side, and the speed all vary dramatically depending on which bit you pick. This guide breaks down the main wood drill bit types, when you actually need each

Cordless drills are now the default tool on every job site and in most home toolboxes. But the drill is only half the story — the bits you choose make a huge difference to battery life, speed, and finish. The right bits work faster, draw less power, and produce cleaner holes. The wrong ones will

Drill bits break. Sometimes it’s bad luck, but most often it’s technique or material mismatch. A snapped bit is frustrating enough, but worse is the risk of the broken piece flying out or jamming your drill. This guide tells you why they break and, more importantly, how to stop it happening. The Top 10 Reasons

Walk into a toolshop and you’ll see three main types of metal drill bits on the shelf: plain HSS, cobalt, and titanium-coated. They all cost different amounts, they all look slightly different (gold coating, for instance), and choosing the wrong one can mean dulled bits, broken drills, and wasted time. This guide explains what each

Plasterboard (drywall) itself is soft and easy to drill—almost any bit works. But here’s the catch: knowing what’s *behind* the plasterboard makes all the difference. Is it a brick wall? A timber stud? A hollow cavity? This determines both the bit you use and the fixings you’ll need. Drilling Through Plasterboard: The Basics Plasterboard is