Auger Bit and Carbide Drill Bits Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Auger Bit and Carbide Drill Bits

Strolling down the aisle of a hardware store will show you an amazing selection of tools. If you wander over to the drill section, you’ll see a breath taking array of drill bits … carbide drill bits, Step and Cobalt drill bits are a just few of what you will see. These drill bits are used for a variety of tasks, some very specialized. You don’t need to have hundreds of drill bits, but you do need to have the right drill bit for the right task.

If you plan to do any kind of wood working, plumbing or electrical work, you’ll want to have an auger bit. Auger bits are used for creating clean, neat holes in wood. You can find auger bits in a variety of sizes, which give you lots of options when wood working.

An auger bit has a sharp center point that bites into the wood for drilling and a deep spiral flute that effectively removes sawdust and chips while drilling. These bits will make large-diameter, deep holes in large boards, such as 2x4’s. The auger bit also leaves a flat bottomed hole.

While an auger bit will make short work of drilling deep holes into wood, or take care or nails where you’re drilling, sometimes you need something with a little more horsepower, at least something that can cut through metal. One option is to use carbide drill bits. Carbide bits are used when regular steel bits simply won’t do the job.

Carbide drill bits have been coated with carbide, a compound made from carbon – this material used to coat these drill bits is made of Tungsten carbide, titanium carbide and tantalum carbide. The hard carbide particles coat the drill bits, are pressed into a metal die, and then heated in a furnace to over 1400 degrees Celsius. This coating makes the drill bit some of the toughest material available. It also makes the carbide bit quite a bit more expensive than traditional bits.

Carbide bits are considered an industry standard for metal working professionals – carbide drill bits will cut through almost anything. These bits have incredible cutting power, and will also hold their naturally sharp edge longer than most drill bits. While these drill bits certainly may be more expensive to purchase initially, they will hold up well over time. You won’t have to replace them with the frequency that you will have to replace traditional drill bits.

To a hobbyist, general handyman or building professional, the right tools are incredibly important. Check out our full line of drill bits and drill bit sets make sure you have the best auger bit or carbide drill bits for your job!

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When you buy a power drill, you’ll also want to purchase a set of drill bits. There are all kinds of drill bit sets – these bits can be used for everything from drilling into wood, glass, masonry, even metal. Specialized drill bits are made from a variety of different materials, which are best suited to the type of material you are drilling into.

Good beginner drill bit sets are twist bits – a spiraled bit with a sharp point on the end. The pointed end of the bit cuts into the material, while the spirals remove debris from the hole. The spiral surface also tends to keep the drill bit straight as you drill. These bits are used for creating basic, small holes.

Another great bit to have in any drill bit set is the flat head bit that works well as a screw driver. Imagine putting together a set of assemble-it-yourself furniture with an electric drill outfitted with a screw driver bit. You’d be done in no time.

You can find drill bit sets in either metric or inch measurement systems. If you are working on a project that requires holes for a certain diameter screw, you can match the appropriately sized drill bit to make the hole.

You’ll find that there are drill bit sets to accomplish a variety of tasks. For instance, a regular spiral head set is great for drilling into wood. You can also get drill bits that make it easy to make even, symmetrical holes – like the kind used for cord access in an entertainment center. Other bits are great if you want to drill into masonry, or into metal. There’s a drill bit set for virtually every kind of task you could think of. Looking for Concrete and Masonry bits or carbide bits, check out our complete line of drill bits and drill bit sets

Good quality drill bits can be a little expensive, but if properly cared for, will last for decades. Store drill bits in a box or case; don’t let them roll around loose in a toolbox or the cutting edges may become damaged. Occasionally, you’ll need to sharpen your drill bits, which you can do yourself with a drill sharpener, a grindstone jig, or an oilstone. The sharper your drill bits, the cleaner hole you will make.

No house should be without a power drill and a good, basic drill bit set. There’s always a job around the house – cabinets hung, shelves put up – something that requires a drill. Invest in a good quality power drill and good drill bit sets and you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish.

High Speed Bits The Best-value without sacrificing quality! Toolguy High Speed Steel drill bits outlast and out perform all the competition! You won't find a better bit anywhere at this price!

Concrete and Masonry Bits Drill bits of all types and sizes, for different size chucks, all for drilling into concrete and masonry. Nothing but the finest from toolguy.com!

Titanium Bits High Quality, Heavy Duty HSS Titanium drill bits. Great economical but durable bit for general purpose applications.

Auger Bits For Wood drilling with Nails in the line of cut, Toolguy proudly presents the nailbomober. Sizes 1/2" - 1-1/2"

Step Drill Bits Made with heat-treated high speed steel , These Step Bits are the best in the industry. Nothin but the finest from toolguy.com

Cobalt Jobber Drill Bits Sizes up to 1/2". Gold/Amber colored, Ground from solid M42 Cobalt. Heavy Duty - 135° Split Point - ANSI Standards. Over 1/2" SEE Catagory Directly under!

Super TC Multi-Purpose Drills Toolguy TC Series Multi Purpose Titanium Micro-Carbide Diamond Ground Drill Bits. Carbon Fiber, Glass, Metal, Concrete and just about Anything. Amazing Product. Made in Germany.

Silver & Deming Cobalt Bits M42 Cobalt Bits. Sizes from 17/32" and above. The Best in the industry. Long Lasting a perfect for durabilty.

Drill Sets Why buy bits individually when you can purchase the set? Toolguy has all kinds of drill sets from a 100 pc. Security set to the 3 pc. Titanium step set.

Solid Carbide Micrograin Drill Bits NEW. MICROGRAIN SOLID CARBIDE Drills from Toolguy.com. Used in Aerospace and fantastic on super high alloys. Super high performance drilling of just about anything. Exotic Metals.

Carbide Rotary Burrs 1/8", 3/8" and 3/16" Carbide Rotary Burrs. All shapes and sizes. High quality and long life. For other sizes, call 1-888-DRILGUY (374-5489)

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Long Boy and Aircraft Extension Bits For those deep, hard to reach holes, Toolguy presents the Long Boys! These bits are designed for deep holes and long reaches. Sizes from 1/16" to 1-1/4" Other sizes available for phone orders. Call 1-800-350-TOOL (8665).

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