Drill Bits

Huge selection of different drills for your projects

Here on the page you will find our selection of drills.

Finding the right drill makes a world of difference, but it can be difficult when there are so many different varieties.

Often, you can get far with a universal drill, as they can drill in both wood, metal, and masonry, and also excel quite well for screw work.

However, you may find that universal drills do not work ideally for all types of drilling work, and this is where you should consider looking at other types of drills.

3 things you should know before you buy drills

It sounds quite simple, but it can be difficult to navigate.

When you look at the tasks you need your drill for, it is not so simple, and you discover that the best choice for you may not be combination or universal drills.

Even if you find that you can have different types of work, it does not always mean that it is worth sacrificing convenience and performance.

Therefore, it is important to research which type of drill you will get the most enjoyment from for the longest time.

#1 - Types of drills

There are many different types of drills, and much of it also depends on what you primarily expect to drill into, but there is surely something in our selection that will catch your interest.

• Forstner drill
  
  Perfect for all types of wood, and has a centering point, so you get millimeter precision.
  
  Forstner drills are mainly used for wood, and are perfect for both general drills and stationary column drills.
  
  The drill bit creates a perfect round circle, making it ideal for desks, where you want to incorporate easier options for hiding cables and wires.

• Thread taps
  
  The drill is designed to create internal threads, and comes in several different varieties depending on how coarse you want your thread.
  
  A thread tap is ideal if, for example, you have a broken screw; you drill out the screw and then use the thread tap to drill a new thread in the hole.

• Universal drill
  
  Often seen in private homes.
  
  They are designed for drilling in wood and metal, as well as for screwing.
  
  However, they are not impact-resistant and are therefore not as suitable for masonry.

• Hammer drill
  
  Suitable for all types of concrete, stone, and lime and brick.
  
  They are often equipped with self-centering drill tips, and generate minimal heat.
  
  Since hammer drills often work with harder materials, many of these types of drills are also equipped with dust extraction, so you avoid splinters and dust that can find their way into the machine.

• Concrete drill
  
  Very similar to hammer drills, with dust extraction, self-centering drill tips, and minimal heat generation, but is instead suitable for brick, marble, plaster, slate, and ceramic.
  
  Much like all the other types of drills, you can also find this type in various sizes, depending on what you need.

• Auger drill
  
  Extremely suitable for pre-drilling in wood.
  
  Auger drills are equipped with a self-tapping hexagonal thread tip, so you get precise pre-drilling, and therefore avoid having to re-drill if an accident occurs.

• Glass drill
  
  Mainly used for drilling in glass, porcelain, ceramics, and tiles, and can often be used for both standard drills and hammer drills.
  
  It is always recommended to check the hardness of the building material to see if it matches the hardness your drills are recommended for.

• Stair drill
  
  One of the more special types of drills, which can look a bit unique.
  
  This is because the drill is specifically designed to work with reinforcement, eternit, gears, and other similarly hardened materials.

• Counterbore drill
  
  They are mainly used to countersink screws, so you achieve the perfect smooth finish.

These are just the most popular types of drills out of countless others, and you will easily find a drill for exactly the situation you are in.

With that in mind, you will easily get far with one of these varieties.

#2 - The different materials

When you look at the different drills, you will often find that they come at varying prices, and look different, largely due to the materials the drills are made of.

• Steel drill
  
  Often the cheapest and works well for softer wood, whereas harder wood will often dull your drill, and in the worst case can ruin it.

• High-Speed Steel drills, also known as HSS drills
  
  Harder than the steel variants and will also stay sharper for longer; they will, however, also be more expensive than steel drills.
  
  If you already know that you will use the drills regularly, it often benefits you in the long run to invest in HSS drills.

• Titanium drills
  
  Cost more than HSS drills, but are made of a stronger material, and therefore also have a naturally longer lifespan than the other two; this also means that the drill will stay sharp longer.

• Carbide steel drills
  
  Economically a bigger leap from the other materials, but are often also the ones used on construction sites, as their lifespan is so much longer than the previous ones.
  
  This also means that you do not have to replace the drill as often, as you might experience with the other materials, since it stays sharp much longer than the others; therefore it often pays off in the long run.

• Cobalt drills
  
  The hardest drill material set, and perfect for drilling work that can generate heat, as cobalt minimizes the heat that can occur.
  
  Cobalt drills are therefore perfect for building materials such as steel and other metals.
  
  Cobalt is the most expensive material of the five different ones, and you will therefore also find that cobalt drills are much more expensive than the other variants; however, their lifespan is also longer, making them ideal for professional craftsmen.

#3 - Extend lifespan

Generally, there are some good rules of thumb to remember when you need to drill, so you can take good care of your drills.

It can easily become incredibly frustrating to have to change your drills continuously because they quickly become dull, but fortunately, you can easily extend the life of your drills.

When you drill in concrete, bricks, plaster, and slate, you are of course recommended to use concrete and hammer drills, but also to drill at lower speeds so that neither the building material nor the drill gets damaged.

The same applies when you drill in ceramics or glass, as you can easily end up drilling faster than intended, thus damaging both the drill and the material.

When you use Forstner drills, you should check if your machine can handle the extra resistance, which can often arise when using Forstner drills, otherwise, your motor can burn out relatively quickly.

If you often need to drill, it is recommended that you spend a bit more money to get a better quality drill, as it will generally last longer and create less frustration in the long run.