Monday 24 October 2016

Common Drill Bits for Household Drilling Needs

If you are an unprofessional, then drill a hole into any material or surface is really a daunting task for you. And drilling a perfect hole doesn’t need the professional skills every time. A right bit and right technique is all about the perfect drilling, which you can achieve through collecting information about the types of drill bits and how you can drill precise holes.

Generally, home related drilling jobs are centric to attaching fixtures, fitting wires, or building a cabinet. Some kind of high-speed steel bits and masonry bits are enough to meet the requirement. But, if your needs are going to drill into hard or sophisticated materials, then you need the high-end tools which are designed specifically for the intended purpose.

If you are buying a quality bit, then always place them in a box after use to avoid any damage to the tip and the edges. Keeping it in the open may reduce the sharpness of the edges, thus, can affect the accuracy during the drilling process. It is advised to sharp the bits before it gets blunt completely.

Let’s discuss about the most common type of bit which can be found in every house- the twist bit. If you don’t have this bit in your home arsenal, then buy it and fulfill your drilling needs with efficiency. You can use this bit on varieties of materials which are common in the home and the requirement to cut them can also appear anytime. 

These bits are made from high-speed steel and carbon steel. You can choose the one drill bit which can best meet your needs. For instance, if you want to cut wooden surface, then carbon steel is the right choice for you. Otherwise, you will have to choose high-speed steel to cut metal surfaces. Titanium nitride coating on these bits makes them durable and is effective for cutting small holes. You cannot bore large holes using this bit.

The availability of various sizes gives you the opportunity to cut varied small sizes holes. However, you will have to give extra care to the smallest size of bits, because they are very thin and brittle while operating.

Apart from these, masonry drill bits are used widely in DIY jobs for boring holes in concrete wall for attaching fixture or fixing wires.