Wood Drill Sets
Browse our extensive range of wood drill bit sets, which have been purposefully designed for highly effective drilling through wood. Our drill bit sets come in a range of sizes and are suitable for a variety of applications; from wood flat drill bits to wood brad drill bits.
Our collection is perfect for tradesmen as well as those looking to do a bit of household DIY, with sets including wood flat drill sets, to a variety of combination drill sets that include drill bits for drilling into metal, masonry and wood.
If you have any questions such as “what is the best way to drill into wood?” or “which are the best drill bit set for wood applications?”, feel free to ask us on our live chat, where we’re here to answer your wood drill bit related questions.
Shop our range of high-quality wood drill bit sets now!
Recommended drilling speeds in Wood
Use the chart below to see the recommended speeds for drilling through wood with different sized drill bits; from 4mm - 30mm wood drill bits.
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| 4mm | 5mm | 6mm | 8mm | 10mm | 12mm | 14mm | 16mm | 20mm | 22mm | 26mm | 30mm | ||
| Speed (RPM) | 2000 | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 | 1400 | 1000 | 1000 | 900 | 900 | 600 | 500 | |
FAQs
How do you drill a hole in wood, you may be wondering? Drilling into wood is simple, provided you have the right drill bits, a good rotary drill and a few tips to get you started. To begin, make sure that you have the right wood drill bit. There are a few types, each with their own purpose. A bit that will work for most projects is the turbo wood bit, which comes in a range of sizes. Next, mark the space you want to drill with a market, set your drill to high speed and then slowly drill into the marked spot, holding the drill steady.
How do you drill a large, deep hole into wood? The most important thing to make larger holes is to choose a wood drill bit that is specially adapted for deeper drilling. The best type of wood bit for large and deep holes is the brace auger bit. These bits range in size from 4mm to 30mm, with a 235mm length that helps them drill deeply into wood. To make sure that you don't drill right through the wood, use tape around the shaft to measure the depth. This will ensure that you make clean, accurate, deep holes in wood.
Do you need to drill a hole before screwing into wood or can you just start drilling right away? This type of hole is known as a pilot hole. It is used to ensure that screws fit securely into the wood without tearing or splintering. Without drilling a hole before you add screws, it will be very different to get the screws into the wood. You will need to apply much more pressure and force, which can damage the wood and ruin the results of your project very quickly. You should always use wood drill bits the same size as the screws you are using.
When should you drill a pilot hole into wood? The answer is simple – you should drill a pilot hole on every woodworking project if you are using screws. Pilot holes are used to clear space for the screw before they are added. They remove splinters and make clean holes that allow screws to be added quickly and easily. For best results, choose your screws and wood drill bits at the same time to be sure that they are the same size. Pilot holes that are too small for your screws will end up splintering the wood when you start screwing.
At Ruwag, we are often asked, “How close can you drill holes in wood?” The answer to this depends on the size of the holes you are drilling. Generally speaking, drilling holes that are too close together will result in splintering, tearing and holes that are merged together instead of neat, separate holes. If you have to drill holes fairly close together, use the smallest wood drill bits you have and the smallest screws to make small holes. Larger holes will not work close together. Always drill carefully and slowly so that your holes are as small and clean as possible when drilling holes in wood.
Wood Drill Sets
Browse our extensive range of wood drill bit sets, which have been purposefully designed for highly effective drilling through wood. Our drill bit sets come in a range of sizes and are suitable for a variety of applications; from wood flat drill bits to wood brad drill bits.
Our collection is perfect for tradesmen as well as those looking to do a bit of household DIY, with sets including wood flat drill sets, to a variety of combination drill sets that include drill bits for drilling into metal, masonry and wood.
If you have any questions such as “what is the best way to drill into wood?” or “which are the best drill bit set for wood applications?”, feel free to ask us on our live chat, where we’re here to answer your wood drill bit related questions.
Shop our range of high-quality wood drill bit sets now!
Recommended drilling speeds in Wood
Use the chart below to see the recommended speeds for drilling through wood with different sized drill bits; from 4mm - 30mm wood drill bits.
Slide to view full table.
|
Drill Size |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4mm | 5mm | 6mm | 8mm | 10mm | 12mm | 14mm | 16mm | 20mm | 22mm | 26mm | 30mm | ||
| Speed (RPM) | 2000 | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 | 1400 | 1000 | 1000 | 900 | 900 | 600 | 500 | |
FAQs
How do you drill a hole in wood, you may be wondering? Drilling into wood is simple, provided you have the right drill bits, a good rotary drill and a few tips to get you started. To begin, make sure that you have the right wood drill bit. There are a few types, each with their own purpose. A bit that will work for most projects is the turbo wood bit, which comes in a range of sizes. Next, mark the space you want to drill with a market, set your drill to high speed and then slowly drill into the marked spot, holding the drill steady.
How do you drill a large, deep hole into wood? The most important thing to make larger holes is to choose a wood drill bit that is specially adapted for deeper drilling. The best type of wood bit for large and deep holes is the brace auger bit. These bits range in size from 4mm to 30mm, with a 235mm length that helps them drill deeply into wood. To make sure that you don't drill right through the wood, use tape around the shaft to measure the depth. This will ensure that you make clean, accurate, deep holes in wood.
Do you need to drill a hole before screwing into wood or can you just start drilling right away? This type of hole is known as a pilot hole. It is used to ensure that screws fit securely into the wood without tearing or splintering. Without drilling a hole before you add screws, it will be very different to get the screws into the wood. You will need to apply much more pressure and force, which can damage the wood and ruin the results of your project very quickly. You should always use wood drill bits the same size as the screws you are using.
When should you drill a pilot hole into wood? The answer is simple – you should drill a pilot hole on every woodworking project if you are using screws. Pilot holes are used to clear space for the screw before they are added. They remove splinters and make clean holes that allow screws to be added quickly and easily. For best results, choose your screws and wood drill bits at the same time to be sure that they are the same size. Pilot holes that are too small for your screws will end up splintering the wood when you start screwing.
At Ruwag, we are often asked, “How close can you drill holes in wood?” The answer to this depends on the size of the holes you are drilling. Generally speaking, drilling holes that are too close together will result in splintering, tearing and holes that are merged together instead of neat, separate holes. If you have to drill holes fairly close together, use the smallest wood drill bits you have and the smallest screws to make small holes. Larger holes will not work close together. Always drill carefully and slowly so that your holes are as small and clean as possible when drilling holes in wood.