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Drill Bits Buying Guide
Believe it or not, there's a drill bit made for almost every application. Using the right drill bits can make almost any home improvement project easier. Use Lowe's Drill Bits Buying Guide to help determine which drill bit is the best fit for your drill and your project.
Drill Bit Materials
The materials from which bits are manufactured play a big role in the life and performance of the bit. Drill bits are available in:
- Steel: inexpensive and work well for boring in softwood. However, steel bits dull quickly in hardwood.
- High-Speed Steel (HSS): harder than steel blades; stay sharper longer.
- Titanium-Coated: cost slightly more than HSS bits, but their titanium coating is tougher and stays sharp longer than HSS or steel bits.
- Carbide-Tipped: more expensive than other bits, but they stay sharp much longer than steel, high-speed steel or titanium bits.
- Cobalt: extremely hard and dissipate heat quickly; they are most commonly used for boring in stainless steel and other metals.
Types of Drill Bits
| Type | Uses | Example |
| Twist Bit |
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| Brad Point Bit |
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| Spade Bit |
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| Adjustable Wood Bit |
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| Auger Bit |
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| Hole Saw |
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| Forstner Bit |
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| Drill Saw Bit |
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| Counterbore, Pilot and Countersink Bit |
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| Installer Bit |
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| Left Hand Bit |
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| Step Bit |
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| Glass/Tile Bit |
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| Masonry Bit |
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| Scaling Chisel |
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