Having the right drill bit will make all the world of difference. Also make sure the bit is sharp. Most drill bits will do the work themselves with only a little bit of pressure. If you find yourself having to use a lot of force to drill, then it is probably time to throw that bit away and get another. Using dull bits can ruin your work and put unnecessary wear and tear on your drill.
Drill Bit Materials
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Steel Bits - Inexpensive and good for softwoods. Will dull quickly with hardwood and even break.
High Speed Steel Bits - Harder than steel blades and will stay shaper slightly longer.
Titanium Coated Bits - Cost more than High Speed Steel, but this is a tougher material and will stay sharper longer.
Carbide Tipped - More expensive than the previous bits but will stay shaper longer than any of them.
Cobalt Bits - Extremely hard and great for applications with heat build up because it dissipates the heat. Good for Stainless Steel and other metals.
Drilling Tips
Use a twist bit for general drilling. A high speed bit is the best.
When you drill concrete, brick, slate or plaster use masonry bits at low speeds.
When drilling tile or glass use the spear point at low speeds.
A hole saw is great to make large holes, but make sure the drill can handle the extra force or your burn the motor out very quickly.
For metal, a step bit is best used at slow speeds.
The drill bit is what makes the cut or bore into your work. I would suggest spending a little more money and getting a better drill bit. It will last longer and cause less frustration in the long run.
Drill Bit Styles
Twist Bit - The most common to find and is used for general drilling into wood, light metal and plastic.
Brad Point Bit - Great for drilling into wood. There is a point on the end to make sure the bit stays in place when you drill. They have extra wide flutes to help with wood removal.
Spade Bit - Great for drilling bigger holes from 1/4" to 1 1/12". If you need to drill bigger holes use the hole saw.
Adjustable Wood Bit - Not as popular, but drills large holes to adjustable widths from 3/4" to 3"
Auger Bit - Wood boring bit. Large wide flutes to help with wood removal.
Hole Saw - Large wood boring and light metal ranging from 1/2" to 6"
Forstner Bit - Boring flat bottom holes into wood. Great for drilling a flat hole and not going through the whole wood.
Drill Saw Bit - Cuts irregular contours and holes in wood or metal.
CounterBore, Countersink - The bit can be changed and is great for making the top of the hole a little wider so when you put the screw in, it is flush with the top of the board.
Installer Bit - Has a hole in the head and is used for pulling wire through the hole. Used for installing phone wire, TV cable, security wire and cat 5.
Left Hand Bit - For extraction stripped or broken right handed screws or bolts.
Step Bit - Drilling in steel, copper, brass, plastic, aluminum and wood.
Glass/Tile Bit - Used for drilling into glass or tile.
Masonry Bit - Used to drill into concrete or masonry. This is used with a hammer drill or rotary drill.
Scaling Chisel - Used to chip away at masonry and is primarily used in a rotary drill.
Black Friday Makita LXT1500 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 15-Piece Combo Kit 2011 Deals
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Black Friday Makita LXT1500 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 15-Piece Combo Kit Feature
- Makita built, 4-pole maximum torque motor delivers more efficient power in a compact size
- Ergonomic shape fits like a glove for increased control and more
- LXT battery and optimum charging system produces 430% total lifetime work
- Includes 4-18V batteries BL1830,2-chargers DC18RA,6 pc travel bag and 4 pc bag
Black Friday Makita LXT1500 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 15-Piece Combo Kit Overview
The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 15-Piece Combo Kit is the ultimate for the pro-user who demands a full range of Best in Class cordless solutions. The LXT1500 is Makita's biggest combo kit with 15 Lithium-Ion cordless tools for drilling, driving, fastening, cutting, grinding, and more. Each tool is powered by Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery and the ENERGY STAR rated Makita Rapid Optimum Charger. | ||||
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Makita's LXT1500 includes a 5-3/8-inch metal cutting saw with 3,400 RPM of metal cutting speed (BCS550Z), a 1/2-inch high-torque impact wrench with 325 ft.lbs. of torque (BTW450Z), and a 1/2-inch hammer driver-drill with 450 in.lbs. of Max Torque (BHP452Z). The LXT1500 also includes a powerful impact driver that weighs only 3.3 pounds (BTD141Z), a 6-1/2-inch circular saw that will cut 2X material at 45 degrees (BSS611Z), a recipro saw with 2,900 SPM (BJR182Z), a 4-1/2-inch angle grinder with 10,000 RPM (BGA452Z), a 1/2-inch impact wrench with 170 ft.lbs. of torque (BTW251Z), a 7/8-inch SDS-Plus rotary hammer with synchronized RPM and BPM (BHR240Z), a 3/8-inch angle drill with 121 in.lbs. of Max Torque (BDA350Z), and a drywall screwdriver with 4,000 RPM (BFS450Z).
Accessories include a rechargeable flashlight with Xenon bulb (BML185), a rechargeable fluorescent/incandescent flashlight (BML184), an FM/AM Job site Radio with iPod/MP3 player compatibility (BMR100W), and Makita's first ever 18V LXT Lithium-Ion cordless blower (BUB182Z) to help clean up after the job is done. The LXT1500 also includes four 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries and 2 Rapid Optimum Chargers for increased battery and charging power--and less downtime on the job site.
Built for a Variety of Applications
The LXT1500 delivers the broadest range of cordless solutions for drilling, driving, fastening, cutting, grinding, and more. It's ideal for pro trades including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, concrete, and any pro contractor who requires a Best in Class engineered cordless combo kit. The LXT1500 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best in class engineering.
About Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Tool Series
As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V compact lithium-ion for cordless power in a more compact size. Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries and ENERGY STAR rated Optimum Charging System provide several benefits over old battery technology. When compared to traditional 18V Ni-Cd batteries, Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have 40% less weight, longer run time, and five-times lower self-discharge to keep cells active and ready to use at any time.
Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion battery delivers 2,000 cycles--2.5X more than Ni-Cd. In addition, built-in shock absorbing features help protect the battery, and 16 firm-holding contact terminals deliver constant high power. During the charging process, a built-in memory chip in the battery communicates with the Optimum Charger for a more efficient charge, extending the battery life. Makita's Optimum Charger is also faster: it will charge an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery in just 30 minutes, and an 18V compact lithium-ion battery in only 15 minutes. Makita also offers a Rapid Automotive Charger for 18V LXT and 18V compact lithium-ion batteries that plugs into 12V DC sockets equipped in most automobiles and trucks for added mobility. Makita's growing line of LXT cordless tool solutions features a wide range of industrial-quality power tools, including driver-drills, impact drivers, impact wrenches, saws, grinders, screwguns, rotary hammers, and more. The LXT Series also offers a jobsite radio, rechargeable flashlights, and several different combo kits.
About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-year warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box
1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill, 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw, Recipro Saw, Impact Driver, 4-1/2-Inch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder, 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench, 7/8-Inch SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer, 3/8-Inch Angle Drill, Drywall Screwdriver, 1/2-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench, 5-3/8-Inch Metal Cutting Saw, Blower, Fluorescent/Incandescent Flashlight, Job Site Radio, Flashlight, four LXT Lithium-Ion batteries, two 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Chargers, contractor bag with wheels and telescoping handle, and contractor bag.
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