In a nutshell drill bits made from the softest metal are only suitable for drilling the softest materials. One of the first names in tools, Bosch are constantly getting new and improved products into the hands of DIYers. Supplied in a handsome box and filled with quality drill and driver bits, the X-Line titanium drill bit set is incredibly handy to have around the house or in the shed. The big blue Japanese tool brand Makita have been at the forefront of professional and DIY tools for well over 100 years. Aside from making excellent tools and equipment, they make one of the best drill bit sets I’ve had a chance to own. The 100 piece “trade” accessory set contains everything you’d need for getting the job done at home or even at work.

When buying a DeWalt drill bit set, you can be sure you’ll be prepared for any kind of job, with the highest level of quality and engineering you’ve come to expect from the brand. We've got you covered no matter what material you’re working with! It’s fine for me to tell you to buy the best quality drill bit set, but how can you tell if a drill bit is any good? There are a few things to look out for in a quality drill bit: Traversing the soft to hard scale, steel and carbon steel bits are the best choices for general woodwork.Now onto the driver bits. There are 29 assorted driver bits, with a useful little set of hex bits, Torx, Phillips and PoziDriv. There’s also a set of three depth stops and a countersink bit for when you need to be tidy. And for nut drivers, there’s a decent set of them when you come up against small bolts. A soft metal bit would fail when drilling anything other than a softwood – the softest drill bits are the least versatile but also the least expensive. Boasting titanium oxide-coated drill bits for extreme hardness and corrosion resistance, these are serious drill bits that shouldn’t go blunt on you after just a couple of uses. The star of this 50-piece show here is the impressive collection of 24 drill bits. You get six masonry bits, 11 high-speed steel (HSS) bits and five wood drill bits in a well-thought-out range of sizes. The vessel that holds all your drill and driver bits might not seem important, but it really is. If you live in a flat and you’re a light DIY user, just get yourself a small and compact kit that fits in the kitchen drawer. You’ll be thankful it’s easy to store, and if you need to take it with you, you can. A honking great case will just get in the way, and you probably won’t use most of it anyway.

Some drill bit sets are designed for DIYers or tradespeople who already have the basics with them and need a more specialised set of accessories to get the job done. They leave out the entry-level kit because for the prepared user, a screwdriver or tape measure is just taking up more space. Before you grab your wallet, it’s worth having a good think about what exactly is the best drill bit set for you and your needs. For the average homeowner who only wants to put up a few pictures or the odd shelf, a small but useful kit is the right idea. However, if you’re planning on renovating your property or you know you’re going to be doing a lot of drilling, make sure your kit has multiples of the same drill bit, so you’re not caught short when one inevitably snaps. The Case A decent set of drill bits and driver heads will last for a long time, make short work of most materials and really grab on to screw heads. But don’t forget that there’s a lot to be said for technique. Practise the proper way to drill holes and learn to use the right amounts of pressure when you’re drilling or screwing, and you’ll probably find you chew through a lot fewer drill bits. Signs of a Good Quality Drill Bit SetMost drill bits are made from titanium steel or cobalt. They can have modified tips to make them more resilient and be coated with compounds to reduce friction and heat. I would, however, suggest that most DIYers don’t need to buy professional-level consumables like drill bits and driver bits though. Unless you’re using them all the time and putting them under a lot of pressure, save your money and get something that’s good enough. Starting off with the drill bits, you get six masonry bits, 12 high-speed steel bits, and six wood bits. They’re quite sturdy looking and should easily get the job done. To go with these bits are a trio of spade bits, for when you need to make a much bigger hole. Driver bits aren’t all made equally. The best driver bits are hardened by heating them to a high temperature then quenched in a cold liquid. They’re then tempered to make them extremely hard and difficult to break.