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Drilling in wood

Drilling into wood is usually straightforward since it’s a soft material, but it’s still important to choose the right drill bit. Before you start, make sure you know the answers to the following questions:

  • How large or small does the hole need to be?

  • What type of wood are you drilling into?

Tips

Auger Bits with HEX Shank

An auger bit features a sharp screw tip for precise centering. The pre-cutter ensures a clean, smooth hole without splinters.

Auger bits are suitable for:

  • Softwood

  • European hardwood

  • Beams

Note: If you're drilling into hardwood or tropical hardwood, choose an Azobé auger bit.

Flat Woods
A spade bit is used for drilling larger holes, starting from 11 mm. For a clean hole, drill until the tip emerges on the other side, then finish the hole from the opposite side.

Spade bits are suitable for:

  • Most common types of wood

 

Machine Wood Drill Bits
A machine wood drill bit is right-cutting and has a centering point, making it easy to position the drill without slipping.

These bits are suitable for:

  • Most common types of wood


Forstner Bits
A Forstner bit is ideal for drilling blind holes. It has an open head, is right-cutting, and includes a centering point. Additionally, the shank is turned down for a cleaner result.

Forstner bits are suitable for:

  • Most common types of wood

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