Construction Drill Bits
Twist Drill Bits
Twist Bit 1/16” - 1/2” Set 230pc: https://amzn.to/3XUp7YJ
Materials: Wood, Metal or Plastic
Masonry Bit & Hammer Drill
Standard Bits: https://amzn.to/4iwuvJQ,
Hole Saw Bits: https://amzn.to/4ibBdoA,
Hammer Drill: https://amzn.to/3FL9nRy
Materials: Cement, Concrete,
Forstner Bit Set
Spade/Paddle Bits
13pc Set: https://amzn.to/4hdD8Yv,
Extension Set: https://amzn.to/4heQKCR
Materials: Wood
Used for wood by electricians and plumbers. It has a very rough hole so not typically used where the ho le will be visible.
Auger Bit Set
Stub Bits: https://amzn.to/44NSjow
Standard Bits: https://amzn.to/42DVbTC
Long Bits: https://amzn.to/4lWacHQ
Materials: Wood
Also used for wood by tradesmen. The screw tip helps to pull the bit into the wood so it takes less force to drill.
Hole Saw
3/4”-6” Hole Saw Set: https://amzn.to/4jAvsSc
Materials: Wood, Metal, Thick Plastic, Drills slowly but gives you a nice clean hole. Can be used for larger holes. Can be dangerous and twist the drill out of your hand if you aren’t careful. It is easy to hurt your arm. Only use this when you need a large hole or a very clean one.
Pilot Drill/Countersink
Countersink Set #4-#12: https://amzn.to/44NY2L6
Materials: Wood
Description: The countersink bit helps ensures that the wood won’s split and also drills an indent in the wood for the screw head so it can sit flush with the surface.
Unibit/Step Drill
Step Bit Set: https://amzn.to/4bTiwDH
Materials: Sheet metal or plastic
Drills in different size holes depending on how far you run the drill bit in. Can be used by an electrician or HVAC workers.
Phillips Bits
Phillips Bits: https://amzn.to/4jGZR1g
Drywall Phillips Bits: https://amzn.to/42PpxkY
Very commonly used in construction although it is slowly being phased out for T20 & T25 star bits for general use. The phillips bits will probably always be used for drywall however.
Extensions
2” Bit Extension: https://amzn.to/4iMGWkj
Long Drill Extension: https://amzn.to/4heQKCR
Angle Extensions: https://amzn.to/3ExSz0v
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