5/32 High Speed Steel Brad Point Drill Bit

$4.59

Discover the 5/32 Brad Point High Speed Steel Drill, essential for woodworking enthusiasts and professionals. Engineered for precision and durability, this drill bit features a brad point design for accurate positioning and clean holes. Perfect for various projects, upgrade your toolkit with unmatched performance and reliability.

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Description

Introducing the 5/32 High Speed Steel Brad Point Drill Bit, a must-have tool for woodworking enthusiasts and professionals seeking precision and durability. Crafted from high-speed steel, this drill bit effortlessly penetrates wood, ensuring clean and accurate holes with every use. Its innovative brad point design guarantees precise positioning and prevents wandering, making drilling smooth and efficient. Perfectly sized at 5/32, this versatile drill bit is ideal for a wide range of woodworking projects. Upgrade your toolkit with the 5/32 High Speed Steel Brad Point Drill Bit and experience unmatched performance and reliability in your woodworking endeavors.

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 5 × 1 × 1 in
Diameter Size

5/32

For Use On

Wood

Material

High Speed Steel

Point

Brad

Size Type

Fractional

FAQ's: Wood Drill Bits

Yes—easily, and it’s designed to clear chips as it drills deep holes.

The bit may be too small for the screw, or you’re not using enough torque.

No pilot hole, dull bit, drilling too close to edges, or drilling too fast.

The bit may be dull, the drill in reverse, or the wood too hard for the bit type.

Brad point, spade, and auger bits are wood-specific.

Use the drill’s standard setting with moderate speed—no hammer function.

Ship auger bits or flex bits for drilling through studs and joists.

Ship auger bits can reach 18" or more.

Brad point bits for precision, spade bits for speed, and auger bits for depth.

A hole saw or large Forstner bit.

For general use, a brad point bit. For deep holes, an auger bit.

Drilling clean, accurate holes in wood and similar soft materials.

Common types include twist bits, spade bits, auger bits, and Forstner bits.

No. Wood drills best dry; lubrication is for metal or masonry.

Moderate speed—too fast can burn the wood, too slow can cause tearing.

Dry wood. Wet wood can gum up bits, swell, and split when it dries.

Flat (spade) bits are faster and cheaper; hole saws cut cleaner and handle larger diameters better.

Wood bits have a point and spurs; steel bits are blunter with a chisel edge for cutting metal.

It has a sharp center point and often spurs on the edges.

Use a sharp bit, pre-drill pilot holes, avoid drilling too close to edges, and reduce speed near the end.

Match the bit type to the job—twist bits for small holes, spade bits for quick larger holes, and Forstner bits for clean, flat-bottom holes.

Use a drill guide or drill press. Without one, keep the drill steady and check alignment from multiple angles.

Use painter’s tape over the spot, drill slowly, and back the bit out gently before it breaks through.

Mark your spot, use a sharp wood bit, set the drill to medium speed, and apply steady pressure.

You’ll feel less resistance than with metal, and the shavings will be light, curly, and sawdust-like.

Look for a sharp center point and spurs on the edges—these help guide and cut clean holes in wood.

Yes, for best results. Wood bits have sharp points and spurs to cut fibers cleanly.

Not ideal. While metal bits can drill wood, they’re slower and less clean. Wood bits are designed for faster, cleaner cuts.

Not ideal. While metal bits can drill wood, they’re slower and less clean. Wood bits are designed for faster, cleaner cuts.

Yes. Auger bits are designed specifically for wood, cutting clean, deep holes quickly and efficiently.

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