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Choosing the right drill bit sets to have around the house is pretty easy. Getting some of all of them is the best. That way you can drill through wood, concrete, or metal. You can drill a small hole or a large one. You can even choose between metric or standard sizes. Having the right tool for the job is important, so make sure that you have many sizes and kinds to choose from.

Most bit sets for general use come in sizes ranging from a one-eighth inch bit to a three and one half inch bit. All the sizes between these two cover almost every need around your house. There are smaller and larger sizes available, but these are generally considered specialty sizes. The smallest are used by jewelers and the largest by construction workers.

They are made from different materials and have different twist patterns on them to determine what they will drill through. Cobalt and carbide drill bits usually go through wood easily. They can be diamond tipped or not. They can be round bits, butterfly bits ‘ which have a flat end with a sharp point to help get them started, or have teeth like a saw.

Bits made for metal are made from harder metals like titanium and carbide, and almost always have a diamond tip. These types of bits have to resist heat and friction to keep from breaking or wearing out too quickly. That is why these metals are used.

Steel bits are normally for masonry and concrete. They also come in what is called ‘hammer bits’ so they can beat as well as drill through concrete, plaster, and other forms of masonry. Most of these bits are round.

Drill bits come with different lengths of shanks. There are short ones for working in close places, and long ones to reach into a space. They may have a hex shape or be round all the way up. They are made to fit into any drill that you have, whether it’s cordless or electric.

You can buy a single bit or a set, ranging in size from two bits up to over three hundred. Having a large selection can make it easier for you to do the job you need to do correctly. Having them in sets marked with the size and what type of material they are meant to drill through also makes it quicker and easier to select the one you need.

These sets make great gifts for the do-it-yourself person. They almost always appreciate getting some kind of tool and drill bit sets are one of the most useful things they could get. So whether getting them for yourself or to give as a gift to someone else, choose the size set and the kind of set that you think will be the most used for the projects that are planned or just happen. Keep them in their cases so you can see at a glance the sizes. Make sure that your drill is handy and you will always be prepared for whatever needs to be drilled.