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
Can reduced shank drill bits be used in impact drivers?
No — they’re not designed for the percussive action of impact drivers. Use in drills and drill presses.
Can taper shank drill bits drill metal, wood, and plastic?
Yes — choose the right material and point style for the material being drilled.
Can titanium drill bits go through brick?
Not effectively — use carbide-tipped masonry bits for brick.
Can you attach a hole saw to a drill?
Yes—use the correct arbor/mandrel to connect the hole saw to your drill’s chuck securely.
Can you get extra long drill bits?
Yes. Extra long bits are available in various types—twist, auger, spade, and ship auger—ranging from 6 inches up to 48 inches or more.
Can you recycle carbide drill bits?
Yes. Many scrap yards and tool suppliers buy used carbide for recycling.
Can you sharpen a diamond drill bit?
Not in the traditional sense, but you can expose fresh diamond grit by lightly drilling into a dressing stone or abrasive block.
Can you sharpen a masonry bit?
Yes, but you need a bench grinder or diamond wheel. Hand sharpening is possible but less accurate.
Can you sharpen carbide tip drill bits?
Yes, but you’ll need a diamond grinding wheel—standard grinders won’t work.