Drill Bit Sets

Learn more about drill bit sets

The right drill bit set depends on what you're drilling and the drill you're using. HSS sets suit metal, wood bits suit timber, and a masonry set is what you need for brick and concrete. Multi material sets cover more than one material, which can save carrying several boxes on a mixed job.

Piece count matters too. A smaller set keeps the essentials to hand, while a larger assorted set gives you more sizes for pilot holes, fixings and clearance holes. 

Typical uses

• Drilling pilot holes for fixings and screws.

• Boring into timber, metal or mixed materials, depending on the set.

• Working on brick and other masonry with the right masonry drill bit set.

• General site tasks where a compact drill bit set is easier to keep on hand.

• Using impact driver or hex shank drill bit set options where compatibility matters.

How to choose the right drill bit set

• Match the bit material to the substrate: an HSS drill bit set for metal, a wood drill bit set for timber, and a masonry drill bit set for brick and concrete.

• Choose titanium, carbide or multi material drill bits set options where you need more durability or broader compatibility.

• Check the shank type before you order: 3-jaw chuck fittings suit many standard drills, while hex shank sets are often chosen for impact driver compatibility.

• Decide on the piece count you actually need. A 2 piece drill set suits simple jobs, while a 4 piece drill set or larger assorted set gives more size coverage.

• If you need one set for mixed site work, look for drill bit sets that cover wood, metal and masonry without duplicating sizes you already carry.

Before you order

• Check the drill sizes included so the set matches the fixings, pilot holes and substrates you use most often.

• Confirm whether the set is metric, imperial or mixed, so the sizes fit your standard requirements.

• Make sure the set is suitable for your drill or impact driver and the fixing method you plan to use.

• Consider whether you need a dedicated countersink set as well, if you regularly prepare screw holes and finish work.

• Think about storage and carry convenience if the set will live in the van, toolbox or site bag.

Explore our range of drill bit sets

Browse drill bit sets by material, size range and shank type to find the right balance of coverage and durability. There are everyday options for general trade use, alongside more specialised masonry, metal and brad point drill bit set choices where the job calls for it. 

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