Drilling in wood

The best way to drill into soft or hardwood, chipboard, plywood or MDF is to use a Brad Point Drill Bit. It has a centering tip that allows you to precisely align the drill bit. The pre-cutters on the drill bit ensure the wood does not get damaged.

Drilling in metal

The best way to drill in iron, steel, copper, brass or aluminium is to use a metal drill bit. It usually consists of HSS (High Speed Steel) and is conical at the front.

Drilling paste or cutting oil helps prevent the drill bit tip from burning out (the blue discolouration can result from drilling at too high a speed or with too much pressure). Another option is to regularly remove the drill bit from the borehole and let it cool down a bit.

Drilling in masonry and concrete

A masonry or concrete drill bit is suitable for drilling hard materials such as concrete, natural stone or granite. It has a hard metal tip and is usually made of tool-grade or carbon steel.

Tip: If you place a plastic bag under the mark for the borehole, the drilling dust will not fall on the floor.