A DIY er's Guide to Drill Bits

Leah talks about twist bits, the brad tip bit, forsner bit, spade bit, hole saw bit, tile bit, countersink bit, masonry bit and step bit.
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[@dottiewebb4281]

You are the greatest!!!!!! I am 61 years old and just getting started. with diy projects. Your videos have been so helpful .

[@ronsnowden9478]

These videos are the best on KZbin and at 65 your never to old to learn Ron from the UK

[@seejanedrill]

hey, thanks, Ron, very nice of you to say!

[@naydanjay]

Thank you for making this video! My husband was an industrial mechainic/electrician but he had a bad stroke a few years ago so I gave all his tools to my son in law. Unfortunately, my son in law passed away suddenly four months ago and left daughter and me with so many tools to go through. It's a daunting task and I'm so thrilled I found your videos tonight! You are an amazing teacher! Your calm, teaching style immediately put me at ease. I love the way you educate people on what the tool is and how to use it without making us feel stupid. You make it look so easy that I go away from your videos thinking to myself - yes, I can do this! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us. I have subscribed and look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome, Willow. I'm sorry for your loss, and I'm glad you found us!

[@happypileofstones]

Excellent teacher, very motivating for all of ages and gender, shy or bold, whoever wants to start DIY without inhibitions. I wish I had learnt it from my parents. But I hope to pass it on to my kids one day. Thank you Leah!

[@Wreinie]

This was ABSOLUTELY what I needed! I am such a new newbie! I want to make a raised garden and have no or rather HAD no clue on the drill, the bits, or anything until I stumbled on your channel!! Thank you!

[@seejanedrill]

You're welcome, Michi and good luck with your project!

[@para9111]

You really pour your heart out when you present your content it shows.I wish you had a TV series I could learn from.Kudos to you.

[@Christamsf]

I especially liked how you demonstrated the use of the various bits. seeing them in action really show much more than can be explained.

[@carlosbermudez2677]

You are a great teacher!!!!!! Not only you gave the theory but you gaves us the examples too. We need teachers like you!!!!!!

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, Carlos!

[@pismo1049]

I have always wanted to learn how to use tools and know about them and now I do!! Thank you for being through and patient with explaining all the parts and pieces. You rock !!! Thank you again and keep sharing your knowledge.

[@seejanedrill]

pismo You're very welcome, and thank you! :)

[@Paeblits]

Invaluable information for a new homeowner. Your explanations are clear and concise. Thank you!

[@seejanedrill]

:)

[@marykayryan7891]

Just today I was thinking, "what are all these bits for?" I'll have to see if Leah has done a video on drill bits, and then I opened KZbin and there it was. Thanks so much. I learn so much from you.

[@connorndeirdre]

I am new at woodworking and your videos are exactly what I need. Thank you for making them!

[@seejanedrill]

My pleasure

[@TheSuncatcher1]

I just want to hug you! You have no idea how much your videos have helped me!

[@seejanedrill]

+TheSuncatcher1 I'm glad to be of help! :)

[@IllegalTacos]

Cheers for the explanation. Simple and straight to the point! My main question was the difference between spade and forstner bits, to which you answered very well!

[@seejanedrill]

+IllegalTacos great, glad it was helpful!

[@sysprog1953]

Good video. I think this was the first time that I was able to "see Jane drill." Your videos are very helpful to this novice DIYer. Thanks.

[@seejanedrill]

sysprog1953 :)

[@robertamcintyre627]

I am so glad you addressed this. I have several sets of drill bits both old and new. I thought the yellow bits were for metal. How I know. Thanks

[@Barbarra63297]

Yay! The only one I didn't know was the diamond head for tile, etc. Great video, I remember when I first started using bits and learning what they did (and didn't do lol) and I'm still learning 40 years later! Thanks!

[@seejanedrill]

+Barb Chester you're very welcome, Barb, glad you liked it!

[@nareshdharman7443]

Amma, you are such a great tutor for us.. your tutoring method is very good to learn technical works. (Amma means mother in my mother tongue TAMIL LANGUAGE)

[@jasonlow7010]

Learning essential knowledge of tools accessories with Grandma Jane! Love it!

[@pjd2709]

Thank you so much for your video's, they are fabulous! As I am learning to use these since my DH passed, and from time to time I have to mend something etc.

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome! Glad you like them.

[@DAWGnROADIE]

The step bit is used to drill sheet metal and other up to 1/8 " when cooled with oil. To cut thin metal properly, you should start small and work your way up to the desired size hole. If you don't step up, the bit will catch on the metal resulting in a wrecked hole. Using the step bit you can drill faster without having to change out bits. Very conveinent.

[@miguelsalami]

The one drill bit she did not show was a Cobalt bit used to drill Stainless Steel. But good job on the common bits most used.

[@seejanedrill]

I show the cobalt drill bit in another video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqjMaImIqc5_b8U

[@leeb.7188]

I came in here to learn which bit to use in building a fence. I'm using 2x4s for the railings, held together with 1/4" hex bolts. I want to have the top of the hex bolts sink into the 2x4s so the surface will be flat, and then attach sheets of wood lattice. So it looks like I need to get a 1/4" counter-sink bit.......Thanks, Leah!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Laura, and good luck with your fence!

[@Idontknowmaybejohnsmith]

Super awesome and informative video. Is there a bit similar to the countersink but that would create a more if a flat indent (like if you wanted to put the head if a lag bolt below the surface of the wood)?. Something sort of like a mixture if the countersink bit and for forsiner bit. Thanks.

[@richardraesr3482]

Although I already knew this information, you explained it well, great video for those starting out with tools.

[@seejanedrill]

richard raesr thanks, Richard!

[@sherbear228]

Thank you Lea! I love your channel. Easy to understand and straight to the point. I've learned so much from you!

[@richardkusimenkah]

Honestly I've learned so much from your videos, you have no idea! ❤️👍🏾👌🏾

[@semco72057]

I have used some of those drill bits before and was curious about the rest since I would never have guessed what they was for. I thank you for showing us how they work.

[@seejanedrill]

Sidney Mathious Hello Sidney! You're very welcome. Regards, Leah

[@semco72057]

I have one of those bit's from Sears which I am thinking of drilling a hole through my wall to run my antenna line through. Is that a good idea?

[@kashmir1504]

hi Leah I do lots of drilling at work mostly with common drill bits for masonry and metal thks for showing the rest which I don't know much

[@seejanedrill]

+ringo rajpal you're welcome, Ringo!

[@Jjomz99]

Tip for using spade bits: If you ease up on the downward pressure just before punching through the material you can avoid any tear-out.

[@marathondude]

I have seen mention of a drill setup that drills square holes, like those for electrical boxes in masonary and wood. It uses someting like a rotary triangular shaped part. Was wondering if there are ones for bigger than 5 inch size for electrical, such as 8 inches, up to 12 inches or 15 inches, for furniture, cabinets, doors, etc.?

[@davidturbo8566]

You are so awesome for this , I mean nobody explains this. It’s very helpful especially when you go to Home Depot to ask the location of an item... thanks

[@seejanedrill]

my pleasure

[@drfrancov]

Very good explanation. I finally know the difference between a spade bit and a forstner bit. Thanks.

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome; glad it was helpful!

[@patcook883]

love, love all of your tutorials. You make it so easy to understand.

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, Pat!

[@tideoo8823]

I absolutely love this video :) Not only was it very informative but it was very easy to understand too!

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@ConorFenlon]

Excellent video. Very clear and informative. Your method of presentation and general attitude were just lovely as well. Thanks for your time :)

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, and thanks!

[@angelaeast1895]

Great explanations. That step bit needs to be in my collection. Thanks for sharing.

[@seejanedrill]

***** You're welcome, Angela, nice to hear from you again! :)

[@mdovideo1414]

I do electrical work in new construction and I use those long auger bits to drill holes for electrical wiring.

[@JujuAuntie]

Wahoooooo! Super fantastic! I hope this will help people, and I also found it useful and learned a lot. I definitely need to get a countersink bit. Only one thing I didn't see that I was kind of hoping for: Sometimes I need a long extension, but are there times when you should use one? And what about those 90-degree thingies? How do they work? Do I need one? Many, many thanks for your great explanations and I loved the demos. So important.

[@seejanedrill]

JujuAuntie Hi jujuauntie! Glad you liked your video...:) Extensions are great if you are trying to get into a tight space, and the body of the drill is preventing you from setting a screw.

[@ThriftDiving]

Excellent explanation! Very helpful!

[@eddiew2325]

Thrift Diving hey diva it’s me lol

[@arnulfoesparza601]

Thrift Diving I love your channel to ! 😍

[@beckyb8929]

That Christmas tree bit is really cool! I have so many different drill bit kits I've collected and should probably throw half of them away. Do you just throw them away when it get hard to drill through the wood? What does it mean when they get hot? Does that mean they're ready for the trash?

[@MRMagicFunStuff]

Very informative, and even though I only learned one or two things, I feel more informed. I think I will have to add a step drill in my collection. I do like to use spade bits a lot and will often turn my work over just before it breaks through and complete the hole from the other side to avoid splintering. I recently added some titanium bits to my collection and I've come to the conclusion that the main reason they coat them is because people will buy them because of their pretty gold color. I don't see much difference between them and a good twist bit.

[@rocketrider1405]

Another top notch video ... thanks, Leah.

[@seejanedrill]

Rocket Rider you're welcome, Rocket Rider, and thanks!

[@bobwolf1811]

Thanks for another great video. I like the way you make these important things simple and understandable. As with your tape measure video, I know more now about the drill bits I've used forever. I have a question for you: what is the best (or most appropriate) type of composition for a twist bit set for me to get? I'm thinking between plain steel, black oxide, titanium, cobalt, etc. My uses are primarily for home repair and building simple things, and the materials I drill through are mostly plywood, softwoods like pine and fir, metal of up to a max of maybe 3/16 of an inch, and a small variety of other materials. Also, ma'am, does it make a difference between buying a name brand and buying cheap bargain bits? Thanks again, and please keep 'em coming!

[@jeffreycordova9082]

Very informative video! I believe it's forstner bits, was searching for some on Amazon and realized the different spelling.

[@JoeyRam.]

Finally a good explanation. Keep up the good work.

[@MarshaMarsha885]

So informative! Not that I will use most of these but just knowing about them, makes me think, I could do this !

[@seejanedrill]

+Marsha Border thanks, Marsha! :)

[@juliadobson4762]

Great tutorial, can you use a masonry bit to drill a hole in the bottom of a flower pot? For some reason, most pots don't have a hole anymore.

[@seejanedrill]

Hi Julia, you may want to try a bit for drilling glass, or one for drilling into ceramic tile. I have never drilled holes in pots before, so I can't really say which bit would work best, unfortunately.

[@IzzyInMiami]

I learn so much by watching your videos. Thank you for doing this!!!

[@seejanedrill]

+Izzy InMiami you're welcome, Izzy, and thanks for writing!

[@dindon5131]

Hola Leah, you rock !! Cheers!! Sincerely Din Don Saigon, Vietnam

[@kubectlgetpo]

Can you please do a similar video on different types of screws? Drywall, wood, sheet metal and especially lag bolts etc. and when to use what. Thank you so much!

[@clevelandexplorer2221]

Fantastic, namely with forsner or spade, only thing I'd like to see is the exit of the forsner Vs spade for how neat you mentioned it is :) fortunately I got spade bit for Xmas haha so no loss :p

[@jacksonsoloist5929]

Good explanation and demonstration as well

[@pan8155]

very good explaination and with example leah, keep it up. i really do learned something. different between step drill and spade bit in practical. thanks :D

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, glad it was helpful!

[@softwaretest1879]

Leah is just great. I just subscribed the channel immediately!

[@seejanedrill]

thank you, Syed!

[@neeniept]

Excellent as usual. LOVE learning all the time. Thank you so much.

[@seejanedrill]

Cheryl Cary You're very welcome, Cheryl, and thanks!

[@IAmAnnaish]

Thank you, this was fab to understand some of the bits I have!

[@maharper100]

In every drill bit and driver tool kit, there is this little plastic thing called a screw finder. What is it for and how do you use it?

[@veronicaheath3872]

I love your informative videos!!! Thank you!!!!

[@jublywubly]

Thanks for another interesting video. :) I thought I'd seen all the different drill bits, until I saw the one that looks like a router bit. I have a set of drill bits by Dewalt. They look like regular metal-cutting drill bits, but the tip has a smaller bit size. It's like the end of a small drill bit has been joined onto the end of a larger bit. They work really well because I often don't need to drill a pilot hole, especially if using a drill press. :-)

[@beachbum8215]

Thank for all your videos.

[@seejanedrill]

Beach Bum You're very welcome!

[@eagl02]

Loved the video and great demonstrations !!

[@jeremiahoddo242]

This was great. I learned alot. Can do video like this rotary tool attachments?

[@seejanedrill]

Jeremiah Oddo thanks, Jeremiah!

[@menkind4339]

Great video! If I may ask, which drilling bit is good for making a hole in a tree stump? Thanks.

[@seejanedrill]

This is a difficult question to answer with no specifics.

[@mixme8655]

thank you for sharing this now i have an idea on drill bits

[@horsepanther]

Super clear and helpful video--thank you!!!

[@2005hrabak]

Howdy, great video. If you are gonna go into depth about this stuff you may want to go about a video for the fasteners and drill bits. Phillips, Robertson, Torx head fasteners etc, and their respective sizing options and uses. Thank you for making these, they are very clear and informative.

[@seejanedrill]

2005hrabak thanks, that is a good idea

[@fritzkraemer1185]

nice Video again!I like the way you explane the things!

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, Fritz!

[@chuckmckee2741]

Hello Leah, could you explain the difference in tools from rusting . Like chrome vanadium, and black oxide. Some of my tools rust faster and I don’t know which one to buy ?

[@mariawirtz9566]

I needed this. Thank you, now I know my bits. Excellent video.

[@a1m1erola]

Excellent demo! thanks!

[@softwaretest1879]

Hey Leah! Thanks. you are always great.. Can you please tell me if a drill bit is usable for all the drill-machines?

[@seejanedrill]

For traditional drills yes. For specialty drills such as hammer drills, impact drivers etc. no.

[@softwaretest1879]

Thanks! So the power of a drill (and its hole making capability) does not depend up on its type? Hammer-action , SDS bits? etc?

[@mariamurillo114]

I'm new at this, and I'm having trouble drilling holes (not used for screws). I tried a spade bit and I couldn't get it to do much. The forstner bit worked on two and then started stalling. I bought an ultra smooth auger brad point boring bit, and it made one hole, and started stalling for the next one. I have an M12 drill/driver from Milwaukee. :( What am I doing wrong?

[@meangreen7389]

Well made vid; easy to understand. Thank you.

[@rocketpost1]

Well explained but it would have been nice if you could have identified the familiar bits (0.54) . My motto would be "never assume that anybody knows anything and what they think they know could be wrong". I know absolutely nothing about drill bits and I'm planning to put up a shelf this afternoon so it would be handy to know what a masonry bit looks like although I suppose any type of bit would do for drilling through a plaster wall.

[@ttzimas]

whats the best drill to go through a half an inch soft wood and do a half an inch hole ( to pass a rope) ??? :)

[@Carol-ul3bh]

That was just what I needed. Thanks Leah!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Carol!

[@angieraft6481]

Thanks for your videos. Very useful.

[@seejanedrill]

🙂 you're very welcome!

[@SALMONSOUND]

Great vid Leah

[@seejanedrill]

thanks!

[@MAli-mc9pd]

could you please tell me how can you nail the transition strip between kitchen and dining area.

[@lionelhodges226]

I agree with the gentleman below they are very informative and clear videos, your patients and knowledge comes across on the videos so thank you. Lionel UK

[@seejanedrill]

lionel hodges you're welcome, Lionel, and thank you!

[@Krafty_Official]

Great video! Very useful information! Thank you!

[@seejanedrill]

+Ashley Whitelow Hello Ashley, Glad to hear the video was helpful.

[@softwaretest1879]

thanks! ´What I am looking to learn for days is, do all of these drill bits go in all of the drills machines? I already have a Bosch drill machine, but the hammer-action one, which works with electricity.I want to buy drill bits for this machine., and I need to know which bits go into it. because its base/rear-end slips/slides into the slot of Drill machine.

[@TheRpapito]

You are the best!

[@johnjohnoj6408]

you are very good Leah ty again

[@timothyfulbright4223]

Thank you again for the lesson!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@linkstale]

What a good video. Even showed how to use them.

[@musicmad1]

Another great video. I had no idea about some of them, thanks for the info

[@seejanedrill]

+musicmad1 you're welcome, and thanks, musicmad!

[@CoinstarPH]

I love this video..... thumps up🤗🤗🤗

[@Milanempire6]

Plz make a video of instrument used for wood and metal work such as drill cut sanding

[@RetiredTony]

THank you Leah!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Tony!

[@Guzballnugget]

How do I drill a hole in a laminate counter top for a faucet..

[@steveschmor8674]

Hole saws make good toy wheels as well. Plus you can sharpen a mason bit and use it for drilling holes in metal - believe it or not. Check out John Heiz's channel for more details. Love the videos. Very informative even for someone who has used tools for many years. Lots of great tips.

[@seejanedrill]

+Steve Schmor Thanks, Steve, glad you liked the vid!

[@Glorytranthi]

Can you help to advise what type of drill bit for drogue hole with diameter 2.2mm? appreciate highly your reply

[@grat2010]

Very helpful! Thank you for the information.

[@betamax-v2v]

OH! is it possible to get a impact driver bit version of this video?

[@thelowmein9143]

Hello, I’m trying to bore a hole through a piece of cedar (about 7/8 inches thick). The hole is 1 and 1/8 inches in diameter. I have a paddle bit of that size. Every time I try to cut my hole I not only get blowout (which I could live with on this project), but the entire board splits in half! Any ideas?

[@seejanedrill]

I would try clamping both sides of the wood prior to drilling. And as far as the blowout is concerned, I would stop once I get halfway through, flip it and drill from the other side. I hope this helps!

[@womblestacker7993]

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[@DeeniWisdom]

very informative and precise.its very helpful.thanks

[@BryanArthurKlein]

Does the Forstner bit work with a standard cordless drill even though it doesn't have a hexagonal base? I asked an employee at Lowes this and he honestly couldn't answer the question; said he thought I needed a drill press for it. Is this true?

[@seppiroth]

Bryan Klein You can use it in either. Some drill bits require atleast a 1/2 drill chuck though sometimes.

[@BryanArthurKlein]

seppiroth Thanks!