Drilling
Pick drilling accessories by the hole you need to make, the material you’re going into, and whether the bit has to suit a standard drill or an SDS machine. For most jobs, the choice is between general-purpose drill bits and a more specific option: masonry drill bits for block and brick, hss drill bits for cleaner metal work, wood drill bits where you want a tidier cut, and cobalt drill bits when heat and wear start to matter. A drill bit pack helps when you want the common sizes together, but the wrong layout just leaves you paying for bits you won’t use.
Max Tile Drill Bit - 6 x 100mm
6 x 100mm tile drill bit, diamond ground tip for porcelain and hard materials
Abracs HSS Titanium Drill Bit Set - 25 Piece
25-piece HSS titanium drill bit set for metal, wood and plastic
Dart Tools Super Flute SDS+ Hammer Drill Bit - 6mm x 210mm
SDS+ hammer drill bit, 6mm x 210mm
Spectrum BX10 Ultimate Dry Core Diamond Drill - 78mm
78mm dry core diamond drill for brick, concrete blocks, with 10mm segment height…
Bosch Pointteq HSS Metal Drill Bit - 5.5mm
5.5mm HSS drill bit with PointTeQ tip for fast metal drilling
Bosch SDS Plus-5X Drill Bit - 6mm x 260mm
6mm x 260mm SDS-Plus 5X carbide drill bit for concrete
Spearhead Masonry Drill Bit Standard - 10mm x 120mm
10mm x 120mm masonry drill bit for brick, concrete and stone
SDS+ Drill Bit and Chisel Set - 12 Pack
12-piece SDS+ drill bit and chisel set with 9 bits and 3 chisels
Trend Snappy Countersink - 1/8" (3.2mm) Drill
9.5mm countersink with 3.2mm HSS pilot drill for Imperial screws
Cobalt Drill Bit - 7.0mm
7 millimetre cobalt drill bit with 135° split point for skid-free drilling in me…
For the Trade
You narrow drilling accessories by the substrate first, then the fixing size, because the wrong bit type causes more grief than chasing a nominal diameter. Check whether you are into masonry, timber or metal before you worry about the finish of the hole. A standard drill bit pack suits mixed small jobs and keeps the van simple. Go more specific when the material stays the same and the call-backs matter. If you are moving across different materials in one day, the compromise shows up fast.
Types of Drilling
For most jobs, it comes down to a drill bit pack for mixed work or a single bit for repeat drilling. A pack keeps you moving when the job changes through the day, but you give up some efficiency on the material you use most.
Single drilling bits make more sense when the same hole type keeps coming up. You stay focused on one cut, with less compromise on wear or finish.
If you need to match the bit to the machine, start with a standard twist bit or a more specific option from the drilling accessories range. Power Tool Accessories is the parent hub if you’re cross-checking the wider range.
Selection Factors for Drilling
Start with the material and the hole size you need, then check the fit to the machine before anything else. Most wrong buys come from the basics - wrong chuck or SDS fit, wrong diameter, or a point style that does not suit the substrate. Wood drill bits suit cleaner starts in timber. HSS drill bits are the usual pick for metal because they handle heat and edge wear better.
Cobalt drill bits hold up better on harder work, but they cost more. If you cover mixed jobs, a drill bit pack gives you more reach across the day. When the same fixing comes up again and again, a single bit still makes sense. Keep the drilling accessories matched to the job, not the box.
Finish the Room
Once you’ve picked the drilling accessories, the next call is the anchor, plug or screw that matches the hole you’ve just made. That’s where jobs go wrong. The bit can be right and the fixing still not hold.
If you’re working through mixed substrates, keep the bit choice tight and match the fixing to the base material. A sloppy fit usually shows up as spin, wobble or a call-back.
For repeat work, a drill bit pack is handy. On a single-spec job, you’re usually better with the exact bits you need and the right fixings beside them.
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