Some manufacturers make wood drill bits out of these durable materials as well, so always look for a spur at the end of the tip.
Use a brad point bit whenever you need a small, clean hole, like when you’re installing dowels or making pieces of furniture.
Drill with a spade bit when you need to cut rough holes between 1⁄4–1 1⁄2 in (0. 64–3. 81 cm), like when you’re doing plumbing or electrical work.
Use an auger bit if you need to bore a deep hole through wood.
Pick an installer bit if you’re running electrical or internet wires through the studs inside of your wall.
Forstner bits are best if you need to cut a hole into wood without it going all the way through, like if you’re installing inset hinges.
Use a hole saw on plywood and thinner pieces of wood when you need to make a hole larger than 3⁄4 inch (1. 9 cm).
Use a twist drill whenever you need to make small and precise holes for any type of project you’re working on.
Step drills work best for cutting holes through thin pieces of sheet metal.
Center bits work best when you use them on a drill press or lathe for making pilot holes.
