can anybody recommend decent drill bits for use in household jobs - tips and size?

Answer 1

There are three basic types you would need : Wood bits,masonry bits for drilling concrete and brick, and high-speed steel bits for drilling metals. Determining the size depends on the job you need to do... Anything from 3mm for small screws,etc to 10mm for larger bolts,etc.

Answer 2

For drilling into masonry, most rawlpugs for general use take a 6mm drill. For accurate location, it helps to drill a pilot hole with a 4mm.
There are some fancy drill bits for wood that have a spike at the end to help keep it lined up while you are starting the hole, but metalworking drills are OK in wood for household work.
Most hardware stores sell the drill bits individually, but its usually much much cheaper to buy a set.

Answer 3

I find the best and longest lasting drills for drilling into wood or metal are the gold titanium nitride coated twist drills. I have a small box set of them. sizes: 2mm to 8mm, made by C.K., but Bosch & Black and Decker also make them. They stay very sharp for a long time. If youwant to drill into a wall you are wise to buy a set of masonry tipped drills made by the same companies mentioned above. Any D.I.Y. store will sell these drills. B & Q Warehouse have a good selection.

Answer 4

I recently started using drill bits that I acquired from the local Fastenal store. I compared an eight dollar Fastenal jobber's drill bit to a sixteen dollar Bosh titanium bit, alternating between the two. I was pleasantly surprised that the less expensive Fastenal bit was doing a better job and maintaining its cutting edge. They will sell you one bit at a time or a set of bits in a drill storage box.

Answer 5

5.5mm masonry bits, as before stated, and red plugs are generally good for most masonry. (solid walls. )
Above windows, for curtain rails would normally be concrete, Then you'll be better of investing in a SDS drill, and 5.5mm bit.

harder woods require just a pilot hole, with a 2mm or 3mm wood bit. Softer wood , just screw straight in.

Use screws @ 1 1\2 in, 38mm, for most light duty applications.
If the materials that you are fixing are quite thick, allow at least 1 to 1 1/2 in, 25mm -38mm to go into the wall,ETC.
Allow up to 2 or 3 in for heavy items
This will get you through most diy jobs.

If you buy a box set of bit, you'll not use most of them, and spend too much time working out which one to use. False economy.

Answer 6

It depends on what you are going to do but i agree with n earlierr answer.B + Q or a hardware store will be able to supply you easily.Now remember the following : Masonry drills are for drilling into walls.ie when you intend putting shelves up etc.They usually have red painted tips when new.Wood drills are intended for wood,i know Obvious.High speed drills are for use on metals.You can also use them on wood and plastic but not walls or stone.
Get a decent drill.Preferably one with a variable speed and hammer and non hammer settings.The hammer action is invaluable when drilling into walls
Good luck

Answer 7

We've got very hard walls in our house and it can be a nightmare when putting up curtain rails, shelves etc. I found that buying the toughest concrete bits helped but they still get blunt very quickly.

After a while I tried starting the holes with much smaller bits (4mm) and then working up to the 6mm or 7mm that the rawlplugs require. This seems to make life a bit easier. You do have to buy more bits but they last much longer.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

I don't know about for household jobs, but the ones my wife uses to get in my brain work very well