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Assembling a toolbox to stay prepared for any job is essential for DIYers and professionals alike. This makes having a variety of drill bits to tackle specific tasks is crucial. Find out which bit types you’ll need for which jobs with Ace’s handy guide.

What Type of Drill Bits Do You Need?

A power drill is an easy-to-use tool ideal for a variety of construction projects and home repairs. Learn more about wood drill bits, masonry drill bit sets, auger bits and where to use them for greater quality and efficiency on the job.

Drill Bit Guide

Bit Type	Bit Material	Best Used For	Specifications
Auger	Carbon steel	Wood	Screw tip drills deep holes
Brad point Drill Bit	High speed steel	Tough metal, abrasive alloy metal, hardened steel	Sharp, pointed tip drills accurate holes
Cobalt Drill Bit	High speed steel	Tough metal, abrasive alloy metal, hardened steel	Heat resistant to withstand friction from drilling hard metals
Forstener Drill Bit	Carbon steel	Wood	Drill extremely precise through and flat bottom holes with crisp edges
Glass and Masonry Drill Bit	Carbide, diamond or carbide tipped	Porcelain, masonry, brick, concrete, glass, tile	Wide pointed and chisel tips for clean holes in breakable materials. May be used with hammer drill
Router Drill Bit	Carbide tipped	Composite materials, wood	Multiple shapes and cutting edges used to hollow out an area
Titanium Drill Bit	Titanium	Metal, wood, drywall, stainless steel	Very hard for durability and maintaining sharpness throughout use
Wire Gauge Drill Bit	High speed steel	Cast iron, stainless steel, metal, wood	Use letters and numbers as sizing system
Wood Boring Drill Bit	Steel, carbon steel	Wood	Drill holes with large diameters

Can Drill Bits Go Through Metal?

Not all drill bits can go through metal. Look for drill bits for metal like wire gauge, titanium, cobalt or Brad point to let you complete even the toughest jobs with ease. What’s more, carbide-tipped drill bits also work well as concrete drill bits.

Drill Bit Sets and Individual Bits

For basic repair jobs around the house, consider investing in a drill bit set or a driver bit set, which comes with various bit types and sizes for multi-purpose use. If you work with one type of material regularly, purchasing a set of bits purpose-built for your specific tasks is an efficient and easy way to get the job done.

Look for additional individual bits you may need to complete your toolbox, including:

Expansion bits
Bit extensions
Insert bits
Power bits
Specialty bits

What’s more, Ace also offers a selection of screwdriver bits to help you complete tasks that call for a little more elbow grease where a power tool may not fit.

Metal and Wood Drills Bits from Milwaukee and Other Brands

Reliable tools are must-haves no matter what you’re working on. This is why Ace offers a selection of wood and metal drill bit sets from reputable brands to fit your cordless and electric drills. Shop drill bits from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Irwin and Ace brand tools to find the right selection to meet your needs.

Shop Drill Bits Near You at Ace

Reference the chart above to discover which drill bits are right for your needs, then shop drill bits and sets near you at Ace Hardware. Whether you’re looking for countersink bits, drill chucks or entire sets of multi-purpose bits, find everything you want in one place.