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.
Dart Tools Premium SDS+ Hammer Drill Bit - 5.5 x 160mm Silver
5.5x160mm SDS+ drill bit for high-speed masonry and concrete drilling
Dart Premium Multi-Purpose Drill Bit - 12mm x 150mm
12mm x 150mm multi-purpose drill bit with diamond ground carbide tip
Blue Spot Mounted Stone - 10 Pack
10-pack mounted stone set for grinding, polishing, and carving
Spearhead Drill Bit SDS Plus - 5mm x 160mm
SDS Plus drill bit for concrete and masonry, 5 millimetres x 160 millimetres
Dart Tools Auger Bit - 16mm x 230mm Silver
16mm x 230mm auger bit for fast clean drilling in wood
Bosch Professional HSS Twist Drill Bit Pointteq - 11mm
Bosch HSS twist drill bit with PointTeQ tip, 11mm diameter
Non Slip Tile & Glass Drill - 10mm
10mm non-slip drill bit for tile and glass
Vitrex TCT Tile and Glass Drill Bit - 8mm
Tungsten carbide tile and glass drill bit, 8mm diameter
Supreme Diamond Drill Bit Dry Cut - 7mm
7mm dry-cut diamond drill bit for tiles and porcelain
Dart Tools Super Flute SDS+ Hammer Drill Bit - 12mm x 210mm
SDS+ hammer drill bit for masonry, 12mm x 210mm
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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