Get the Right Drill Bits for Your Project




Whether you are on the job site or puttering around the house, a drill bit set is a necessary component of any working person or handyman's toolbox. Simple drill bits sets usually come in a pack of eight to twenty-four bits, ranging in size from 1/32" to 1/4" sizes. The metric range can be from a tiny 1mm up to the 10mm sizes. The drill bit sets available on the market today come in a variety of lengths, from standard jobber length, which is usually ten times the bore (3/16 drill bit would be about 3 1/2 inches in length), to long bits used in specialized situations.
Jobber drill bit sets are the general purpose-sized sets that are used for nearly any project. They come in styles to fit nearly any drilling condition, and are made from many materials to fit the job. Carbide bits and high speed steel rank among the types of materials used in these common drill bit sets. Jobber drill bit sets even come in a left-handed screw style, for those southpaws who need to get the job done with their strong hand.
Other drill bit sets come in a reduced shank size, for easier access, or for drilling in deeper holes. These drill bit sets come in the sizes mentioned above, and can be designed with alternate materials for steel drilling, wood, plastics, and even concrete. Black Oxide Heavy Duty drill bit sets are available for the construction and metal working laborer. These high-speed drill bits are used in a myriad of tasks, and are constructed to withstand heavy use.
Extra-long drill bit sets are common on the construction site, and are a boon to electricians and carpenters. These added length bit sets come in every bore size available, and are great for penetrating thicker materials or walls and floors. They are also made form a myriad of materials, from Oxides to cobalt.
For the metal worker and machinist, carbide tipped drill bit sets are a must. These precision drill bits can withstand the high heat generated when machining steel or even aluminum. The drill bit sets also come in solid carbide, for longer lasting wear protection. The use of these high-speed drill bits have been from machining tools, so they have a closer tolerance than standard high-speed hardened steel, to automakers.
The quick-change self-feed plumbers drill bit set has been a long resident of the plumbers' toolbox. These much needed drill bit sets are used by the plumber to join pipe and drill larger holes for joining of water and drainage pipe.
One of the most useful tool sets are the drill and tap drill bit sets.These enable a user to make their own threaded columns for machined screws, or to remove stubborn embedded screws and bolts and re-tap their housings. This drill bit set is used by auto mechanics, machinists, steelworkers, carpenters, and electricians. Its versatility is only outmatched by its usefulness. Speaking of electricians, there are specialized drill bit sets for the discerning electrical professional, suiting the needs for every job. Drill bit sets can be found in every hardware store or even department stores, and you can find the set that will compliment your toolbox.