Assembling a toolbox to stay prepared for any job is essential for DIYers and professionals alike. This makes having a variety of drill bits to tackle specific tasks is crucial. Find out which bit types you’ll need for which jobs with Ace’s handy guide.
What Type of Drill Bits Do You Need?
A power drill is an easy-to-use tool ideal for a variety of construction projects and home repairs. Learn more about wood drill bits, masonry drill bit sets, auger bits and where to use them for greater quality and efficiency on the job.
Drill Bit Guide
Bit Type |
Bit Material |
Best Used For |
Specifications |
|---|
Auger |
Carbon steel |
Wood |
Screw tip drills deep holes |
Brad point Drill Bit |
High speed steel |
Tough metal, abrasive alloy metal, hardened steel |
Sharp, pointed tip drills accurate holes |
Cobalt Drill Bit |
High speed steel |
Tough metal, abrasive alloy metal, hardened steel |
Heat resistant to withstand friction from drilling hard metals |
Forstener Drill Bit |
Carbon steel |
Wood |
Drill extremely precise through and flat bottom holes with crisp edges |
Glass and Masonry Drill Bit |
Carbide, diamond or carbide tipped |
Porcelain, masonry, brick, concrete, glass, tile |
Wide pointed and chisel tips for clean holes in breakable materials. May be used with hammer drill |
Router Drill Bit |
Carbide tipped |
Composite materials, wood |
Multiple shapes and cutting edges used to hollow out an area |
Titanium Drill Bit |
Titanium |
Metal, wood, drywall, stainless steel |
Very hard for durability and maintaining sharpness throughout use |
Wire Gauge Drill Bit |
High speed steel |
Cast iron, stainless steel, metal, wood |
Use letters and numbers as sizing system |
Wood Boring Drill Bit |
Steel, carbon steel |
Wood |
Drill holes with large diameters |
Can Drill Bits Go Through Metal?
Not all drill bits can go through metal. Look for drill bits for metal like wire gauge, titanium, cobalt or Brad point to let you complete even the toughest jobs with ease. What’s more, carbide-tipped drill bits also work well as concrete drill bits.
Drill Bit Sets and Individual Bits
For basic repair jobs around the house, consider investing in a drill bit set or a driver bit set, which comes with various bit types and sizes for multi-purpose use. If you work with one type of material regularly, purchasing a set of bits purpose-built for your specific tasks is an efficient and easy way to get the job done.
Look for additional individual bits you may need to complete your toolbox, including:
- Expansion bits
- Bit extensions
- Insert bits
- Power bits
- Specialty bits
What’s more, Ace also offers a selection of screwdriver bits to help you complete tasks that call for a little more elbow grease where a power tool may not fit.
Metal and Wood Drills Bits from Milwaukee and Other Brands
Reliable tools are must-haves no matter what you’re working on. This is why Ace offers a selection of wood and metal drill bit sets from reputable brands to fit your cordless and electric drills. Shop drill bits from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Irwin and Ace brand tools to find the right selection to meet your needs.
Shop Drill Bits Near You at Ace
Reference the chart above to discover which drill bits are right for your needs, then shop drill bits and sets near you at Ace Hardware. Whether you’re looking for countersink bits, drill chucks or entire sets of multi-purpose bits, find everything you want in one place.
