by the Professional Power Tool Guide Crew
Not many people understand the intricacy of the power drill. They don’t understand the time and forethought that it takes to choose the appropriate drill bit, nor the strength it takes to actually use the drill. What they fail to realize is that drills are the backbone of modern architecture. With a good drill, you can do almost anything. There are drill bits for almost every occasion and, if you know the right types, your possibilities are nearly endless. If you don’t know the right one to choose, don’t panic. This piece will cover a few of the most popular types of drill bits available.
First, we have the Twist bit. When people think of drilling, this is usually the bit that they imagine in their minds. It’s pretty straightforward and used mostly for drilling through wood and light metals. Next, we have the Hole Saw bit, which carves large holes into wood and light metals. After this, there is the Forstner bit. This one is used primarily on wood in order to leave holes that are flat at the bottom. Perhaps the most unique of drill bits is the Installer bit. This one comes with a space for things such as wires, cables and cords. This is one you will see most often with electricians and computer experts.
The Tile bit is one that the average do it yourselfer should not be without. This drill bit is designed to bore through glass and tile. Of course, you can use any drill for that purpose, but this is the only one that won’t shatter or crack the pane in an instant. The Left hand bit is one of those drill bits that everyone with a computer or similar device should have. Its purpose is to remove broken right-fitted screws and bolts. Believe me, when you have managed to break the head off of a screw, you will be thankful that you have this one.
There are other types of drill bits available, like the Drill Saw which cuts curves in wood and metal and the Scaling Chisel which is used in masonry. It is impossible to cover every single drill bit in every single size in anything less than a book. This piece is merely detailing some of your options when you begin using a power drill. The goal is to keep you from making a potentially costly mistake and losing precious time and materials.
