Drill Bits for Wood, Metal & Masonry
From quick framing holes to precision metalwork and concrete anchors, we stock the bit styles and shank types that match your tool and material. Browse individual sizes and complete sets in fractional, number, letter, and metric ranges.
What You’ll Find
Wood Bits Brad point for clean entry, spade for fast through-holes, and ship/auger for deep, straight bores with excellent chip ejection.
Metal Bits High-speed steel (HSS) for general use, cobalt (M35/M42) for hard steels and stainless, and carbide for the toughest alloys and long life.
Coatings Black oxide for lubricity and corrosion resistance; TiN/TiCN/TiAlN for longer life and heat control in metal.
Concrete & Masonry Carbide-tipped hammer bits for rotary hammer or hammer drill; SDS-Plus / SDS-Max shanks for anchor installation and deep drilling.
Anchor/Concrete Screw Bits Precisely sized for Tapcon®-style anchors to meet holding values.
Multi-Material / Step Bits Step bits for enlarging thin material and knockout work; multi-material styles for mixed substrates on the same job.
Shank Types Round, 1/4″ hex quick-change, SDS-Plus, and SDS-Max to fit your drill/driver or rotary hammer.
Size Systems Fractional (inch), number (#1–#80), letter (A–Z), and metric for tight fits and tap-drill work.
Bit Chooser (Quick Guide)
Soft/Hard Wood: Brad point (clean edges), spade (fast), auger/ship (deep, straight).
Mild Steel/Aluminum: HSS with black oxide or TiN; use cutting fluid.
Stainless/Hard Steels: Cobalt (M35/M42) at reduced speed with cutting oil.
Concrete/Block/Brick: Carbide-tipped hammer bits in hammer mode; SDS-Plus/SDS-Max for rotary hammers.
Thin Sheet/Panel: Step bit for burr-free enlarging and deburring in one pass.
How to Choose
Start with the material (wood, metal, masonry). Pick the bit family designed for it.
Match the tool & shank—standard drill/driver (round or 1/4″ hex), or rotary hammer (SDS-Plus / SDS-Max).
Select the diameter & length for your hole depth and anchor spec. For Tapcon-style anchors use the manufacturer’s listed bit size.
Choose the performance tier: HSS for general use, cobalt for hard steels, carbide for maximum life and heat resistance.
For tight fits or tap-drill work, pick by number/letter size to hit the tolerance.
Use & Technique Tips
Center punch metal and clamp work to prevent walking. For wood, use brad point to self-center edges.
Speed & feed: Wood = higher RPM; aluminum = moderate; steel & stainless = slow with steady feed. Let chips form—don’t burnish.
Use cutting oil on metal (especially stainless) to control heat and extend tool life.
Peck drill: advance, then back out to clear chips and reduce heat—critical in deep holes.
Concrete: use hammer mode only with masonry/hammer bits; blow out dust for accurate anchor holes.
Keep bits sharp and straight; replace if blue/burnt, chipped, or bell-mouthed.
Wear eye protection and secure the workpiece; use dust control when drilling masonry.
Related Items
Tapcon®/concrete screws & anchors
Cutting fluids and paste for metal drilling
Center punches, deburring tools, and countersinks
Drill/driver bit holders and hex-shank extensions
Rotary hammers and hammer drills for SDS-Plus / SDS-Max bits
