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    Types of Drill Bits

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    This document discusses different types of drill bits used for various materials. It describes steel and high-speed steel bits used for wood and softer materials. Twist bits are general purpose while auger bits pull chips out of holes in wood. Spade bits make large diameter holes in wood. Masonry bits are for concrete and brick using hammer action. Forstner bits make flat-bottomed holes in wood. Hole saws cut large holes by removing a plug and require an arbor. Countersink bits create clearance and angled holes for screw heads in wood joining.

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    This document discusses different types of drill bits used for various materials. It describes steel and high-speed steel bits used for wood and softer materials. Twist bits are general purpose while auger bits pull chips out of holes in wood. Spade bits make large diameter holes in wood. Masonry bits are for concrete and brick using hammer action. Forstner bits make flat-bottomed holes in wood. Hole saws cut large holes by removing a plug and require an arbor. Countersink bits create clearance and angled holes for screw heads in wood joining.

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    This document discusses different types of drill bits used for various materials. It describes steel and high-speed steel bits used for wood and softer materials. Twist bits are general purpose while auger bits pull chips out of holes in wood. Spade bits make large diameter holes in wood. Masonry bits are for concrete and brick using hammer action. Forstner bits make flat-bottomed holes in wood. Hole saws cut large holes by removing a plug and require an arbor. Countersink bits create clearance and angled holes for screw heads in wood joining.

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    Types of Drill Bits

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    Shameema Farjan
    This document discusses different types of drill bits used for various materials. It describes steel and high-speed steel bits used for wood and softer materials. Twist bits are general purpose while auger bits pull chips out of holes in wood. Spade bits make large diameter holes in wood. Masonry bits are for concrete and brick using hammer action. Forstner bits make flat-bottomed holes in wood. Hole saws cut large holes by removing a plug and require an arbor. Countersink bits create clearance and angled holes for screw heads in wood joining.

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    The passage discusses different types of drill bits used for various materials and their purposes. It covers twist bits, auger bits, spade bits, masonry bits, forstner bits and hole saws.

    The different types of drill bits mentioned are twist bits, auger bits, spade bits, masonry bits, forstner bits and hole saws.

    A countersink drill bit is used to drill a conical recess when joining two pieces of wood using screws. It allows the head of the screw to sit flush with or below the surface of the wood.

    Types of Drill Bits, Materials and Finishes

    The materials from which bits are manufactured and the finishes applied to them play a significant role in the life and
    performance of the bit. Common materials and finishes:
    Steel bits work well for boring in softwood, but dull quickly in hardwood.
    High-Speed Steel (HSS) bits are harder than steel bits. They resist heat better and stay sharp longer. They can drill
    wood, fiberglass, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and soft metals such as aluminum.

    1 Twist Bit
    A twist bit is the most common type of drill bit for home use. It works for general-purpose drilling in wood, plastic
    and light metal

    2 Auger Bit
    An auger bit, another type of wood-boring bit, has a screw tip that starts the hole and pulls the bit through the workpiece
    to quickly create a clean hole. As with the brad-point bit, large flutes help remove chips and dust. An auger bit with a
    hollow center provides even more chip removal, allowing for deeper boring; one with a solid center is stronger and more
    rigid.

    3 Spade Bit (Flat Drill bit)


    A spade bit bores large-diameter holes — up to 1-1/2 inches in diameter — in wood. It has a flattened blade with a sharp
    point that helps position and steady the bit. Some spade bits have points at the two edges that help create a neater hole
    and exit point.

    4 Masonry Bit
    A masonry bit drills into tough materials such as concrete, brick and other masonry. Some work with a standard
    corded or cordless rotary drill, but those designed for use with a rotary hammer or hammer drill can bore into
    masonry more effectively. The hammering action of the tool drives the carbide tip into the material while the
    rotating action channels away debris along the flutes.
    5 Forstner Bit
    A Forstner bit bores smooth, clean holes in wood. You can use it to create flat-bottomed holes — such as for receiving
    dowels. If you need to bore through the workpiece, it creates a neat exit hole. A point allows you to position the bit
    precisely on the workpiece. Pull the bit out regularly to clear away chips and dust as you work. A hand-held drill typically
    won't give you the force or control you need to use a Forstner bit, so a drill press is a better option.

    6 Hole Saw
    A hole saw drills large holes — such as for installing door hardware or creating a pass-through for wiring. A hole saw creates
    a plug of waste material; a cut-out in the side of the saw cylinder allows you to pry it out. Typically a hole saw attaches to
    an arbor or mandrel which includes a shank. The arbor also holds a pilot bit for centering and steadying the cutting blade.
    Some smaller hole saws have a built-in shank and don't use a pilot bit.
    7 Countersink drill bits
    When joining 2 pieces of wood using screws, it is essential to predrill and countersink in order to achieve an esthetic and long
    lasting finish.

    • Pilot hole - in the bottom board.

    • Clearance hole and Countersink - in the top board

    The pilot hole diameter should roughly match the root diameter of the screw. It can be slightly smaller for softwood. The
    clearance hole should be slightly larger than the diameter of the threads.

    Clearance and pilot holes are drilled using normal twist drills, while the countersunk hole is drill using a countersink drill bit.

    The clearance hole is first made on the top board, followed by the countersunk hole.

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