Wood Drill Bits vs Metal Drill Bits

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WOOD DRILL BITS VS METAL DRILL BITS
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DRILL BITS WOOD VS METAL WHAT ARE THE MAIN
DIFFERENCES?
You actually won't find a big difference when you
first look at most of the drill bits for wood vs.
metal, They look equal in shape size, and also
have the same colors. But, if you look closer you
will find out that there are some significant
differences in every type of drill bit to cut
different materials.
The most common drill bit for both wood and metal
is a twist drill bit. Twist bits, with minor
differences, can easily pass through wood and
metal worksheet. There are two major differences
between a metal drill vs a wood drill bit is
color and tip of the drill bit.
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• Color- Metal and wood bits come in different
  colors (basically, Silver copper color).
  However, drill bits are coated with titanium or
  black oxide, most metal bits vary from black to
  dark grey in color. Certain metal bits are gold
  in color. Mostly, wood drill bits are silver.

• Tip- A wood drill bit's tip looks completely
  different from a metal drill bit's tip. Metal
  drill bits have an angled tip. While wood drill
  bits have a brad which is a sharp tip that
  scrapes the wood and helps keep the bit from
  moving as it spins.

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WHAT TYPE OF DRILL BITS ARE BEST FOR WOOD?
What's the best drill bit for wood? If you're
working on a wood project that requires a power
drill then you must have the best drill bits for
wood. A wood drill bit can vary as they come in
different sizes for various types of work.

• Flat Or Spade Wood Bit
• Brad-Point Bit
• Countersink Bit

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WHAT TYPE OF DRILL BITS ARE BEST FOR METAL?

• HIGH-SPEED STEEL (HSS) BIT

WHAT TYPE OF DRILL BITS ARE BEST FOR METAL?
It is easy to drill metal, wood, and many other
materials with HSS or high-speed steel bits.
However, they can easily split wood, particularly
softwood varieties, because they don't have brads
to help direct them.

• TITANIUM OR COBALT-COATED HSS BIT

Although standard HSS bits can cut through
lightweight metals, such as aluminum. But when it
comes to cut more rugged metals, such as steel or
iron, You need something stronger such as premium
HSS bits.
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WOOD DRILL BITS vs METAL DRILL BITS
Your wood and metal designs are not going to look
or function the same, nor are they going to need
the same instruments and hardware. Knowing the
difference between drill bits is vital so that
you do not risk harming your hard work by using a
bit that is either too weak or too powerful to
handle the job.
Wood vs. metal jobs can require different styles
when considering drill bits, but with their
similar characteristics, they can also be
difficult to discern. We hope our guide has
helped you explore the choices for your project
that you need to find the right drill bit.
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