Frequently Asked Questions
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- FAQ's: Annular Cutters
- FAQ's: Carbide Tipped Drill Bits
- FAQ's: Diamond Drills
- FAQ's: Electrician's Drill Bits
- FAQ's: Extra Long Drill Bits
- FAQ's: Holesaw Drills
- FAQ's: Masonry Drill Bits
- FAQ's: Metal Working Drills
- FAQ's: Percussion Core Drills
- FAQ's: Reamers
- FAQ's: Reduced Shank Drills
- FAQ's: Silver & Deming Drills
- FAQ's: Stanley Hydraulic HD-45 & Skil 736 Drill Bits
- FAQ's: Taper Shank Drill Bits
- FAQ's: Wood Drill Bits
What do you call a long drill bit?
They’re often called “extra long drill bits” or “jobber-length,” “ship auger,” or “aircraft extension” bits depending on the design and purpose.
What drill bit do electricians use?
Step bits, auger bits, spade bits, and extra-long flex bits are most commonly used by electricians.
What drill bit to use for a wall plug?
Use a masonry bit that matches the wall plug diameter—typically 6mm to 10mm.
What drill setting for holesaw?
Use the standard drill mode (no hammer), moderate torque setting, and appropriate speed for the material.
What drill to use for a hole saw?
A corded drill or high-torque cordless drill is best for power and stability.
What industries use reduced shank drill bits?
Common in construction, fabrication, maintenance, automotive repair, and industrial metalworking.
What industries use Silver & Deming drills?
They’re popular in construction, fabrication, maintenance, woodworking, and general metalworking.
What is a bridge reamer?
A type of construction reamer with a long tapered lead and straight or spiral flutes, used for aligning misaligned holes in structural steel, like in bridge building or ship construction.
What is a construction reamer?
A heavy-duty reamer designed for enlarging or aligning structural steel holes during construction work, often used in fabrication and field assembly.