January 18th, 2023 by Sarah Miles

Owning a drill is an excellent first step towards enabling you to take control of the DIY in your home. The drill itself is a core part of your tool kit but if you want to be able to undertake a range of home renovation tasks and projects, you are going to need a variety of drill bits to really unlock your potential.

Which is the best set for you?

Of course, there is no fixed answer to this question as that entirely depends on what you want to use it for as well as your knowledge and expertise. That said, the MYLEK 4orce Drill Bit Accessory Kit probably has it covered as there are four options in total, ranging from 50 pieces to 204 pieces!

While this may seem like a bewildering choice, it’s not quite as complicated as it may appear as there are some common types of bit that feature in several sets, but the sizes and quantities may vary. To help you choose, here is an overview of the most popular drill bits and what you can use them for.

• Screwdriver Bit
  Bits that allow you to use a drill as a screwdriver. Bits come in flat head, Philips, and Pozi-drive options and can make all the jobs you would use a manual screwdriver for much faster and easier.
   
• Twist Bit
  One of the most versatile bits, they have spiral grooves along the length of the bit which removes the material as the twist turns. Suitable for use on wood, plastic, and metal, they are used for making holes up to 2.5cm in diameter.
   
• Masonry Bit
  A type of twist bit for use on all types of masonry, such as stone, brick, breezeblock, concrete etc. They are a large twist bit, with a tighter corkscrew twist.
   
• Hole Saw Bit
  Used for making larger holes in a range of materials, including wood, metal, and plastic. A circular shape, they cut the hole around the diameter of the bit, removing a neat disk of the material.
   
• Spade Bit
  Used for creating larger holes than twist bits, specifically in wood. They are flat (hence the name, spade) with a sharp point in the centre that serves to grip the wood before the edges of the blade gouges the hole.
   
• Countersink Bit
  A cone-shaped attachment that gouges a cone shape into the wood to allow a screw to be sunk flush with the surface. Creates a neater finish and a more secure attachment.
   
• Sanding Drum
  Sanding drums allow you to use your drill as a sander and, being circular in shape, can allow you to access more complex shapes than a flat sander can (for example, rails and bannisters).
   
• Nut Driver Bit
  Use to manually tighten and loosen nuts and bolts.
• Steel Bits
  Bits fabricated in steel. Choose high-grade steel for durability and continued reliable performance.
   
• High-Speed Steel (HSS)
  Bits are made from steel that is capable of high-speed drilling without blunting or becoming too hot.
   
• High Carbon Steel
  Robust bits, though can overheat and soften if used for high-speed drilling.
   
• Titanium Drill Bits
  Steel bits coated in titanium alloy, which gives them a gold colour. It makes the bit harder and slightly self-lubricating and, therefore, good for drilling metal.