How to Choose the Right Drill Bit

Choosing the right drill bit for the job can be difficult for the uninitiated: There are simply so many options out there!

On the Kimball Midwest website, there are 18 categories of drill bits listed, from carbide to wood. Regardless of the specific application and material to be drilled, we carry all the drill bits you need.

For reasons of safety, productivity and product life, it’s vital to select the right drill bit for every job.

As you can see in the chart below, Kimball Midwest offers exceptional options for all sorts of materials. Our top recommendations for various materials are:

• Mild steel: Cryo-Gen “N”
• Stainless steel: SST
• Boron steel, Inconel and taps and extractors: Solid Carbide
• Sheet metal, plastic and composite: Super Primalloy Ultra-Step
• Wood: Speedbor® 2000
• Concrete: Rotary/Percussion and Hammer Drill Bits

Kimball Midwest’s selection of drill bits includes a wide range of sizes and assortment options. Don't miss the 29-piece canister index for ultimate carrying and organizing utility. Whatever you are looking to add to your drilling arsenal, you will find right here.

Your Kimball Midwest sales representative would be happy to talk through your applications and make sure you have the drill bits you need in your shop at all times. Don’t have a rep? We can help you .