Also known as mechanics' bits, these are shorter and more rigid than jobbers’ bits but longer than short-length bits.

Designed to lift chips out of the hole, these bits reduce clogging and improve coolant flow.

The short flutes on these jobbers'-length bits provide increased rigidity for drilling straighter holes.

For the highest accuracy and longest tool life, these solid-carbide bits are harder, stronger, and more wear resistant than high-speed steel, cobalt steel, and carbide-tipped bits.

More wear resistant than cobalt steel and high-speed steel, carbide-tipped bits maintain a sharper, harder edge at high temperatures for excellent performance on abrasive material, such as plastic. Because they aren’t as brittle as solid carbide bits, they can be used in less rigid setups, such as a hand-held drill.

With better heat and wear resistance than high-speed steel, cobalt steel bits can run up to 25% faster and have a longer tool life.

The sharp point allows for gradual penetration to reduce friction and eliminate cracking and chipping when drilling in plastic.

Also known as spade bits, these have a centering point and two cutting edges for boring holes in hard and soft wood.

Three sharp points allow these bits to drill accurate straight and overlapping holes, even across the grain. Also known as brad-point bits.

These bits have a round or hex shank that fits into the three-jaw chuck on a hammer drill.

Drill small holes by hand.

Steps with progressively larger diameters let you drill a range of sizes with one bit. Also known as step drills.