Drilling Wood

From softwood and MDF to hardwood and timber framing — drilling wood cleanly depends on choosing the right bit. Here are the most commonly used options, or browse the full range of wood drill bits.

Brad Point (Lip & Spur)
Brad Point (Lip & Spur)

The bit for clean, accurate holes to size in wood.

The centre point starts exactly on the mark and the spurs score the edge first, so holes come out clean with no splintering – dowels, joinery and anything on show.

For wood and wood-based materials only. Fully hardened for long service life.

Auger Bits
Auger Bits

Designed for deep, controlled drilling in solid timber.

Auger bits pull themselves through the wood while clearing chips efficiently, making them ideal for fencing, joists, carpentry, and timber framing.

Flat Bits
Flat Bits

Fast drilling for larger holes in wood – stud walls, first-fix carpentry and cable runs.

Quantum is our premium flat bit: a thicker shank to reduce flex, shoulder points for a cleaner start and a hex quick-release shank.

For occasional use, the entry-level Machine Flat Bits do the job at a lower price.

forstner bits
forstner bits

Precision drilling for flat-bottom holes in wood.

Forstner bits produce clean, accurate holes with smooth edges and controlled depth, making them ideal for cabinet hinges, joinery, and furniture work where finish matters.

Hinge Drills
Hinge Drills

For kitchen and cabinet hinge cups, usually 35 mm – the quick way to a neat recess.

A centre point for accurate positioning and controlled depth for a clean cup hole in wood and wood-based boards.

Cutting composite or abrasive boards? Our TCT hinge drills last longer and cut cleaner.

COUNTERSINKS
COUNTERSINKS

Designed for cleanly countersinking screws in wood.

Produces a neat, flush finish for fixings in joinery, cabinetry, and general woodworking applications.

Still Not Found What You’re Looking For?

Larger holes, shaping, and general-purpose drilling in wood:

Bi-Metal Hole Saw
Bi-Metal Hole Saw


Used for cutting large-diameter holes in timber and sheet materials.

Ideal for doors, panels, worktops, and service penetrations where clean circular openings are required.

Hole Saw Sets
Hole Saw Sets

A versatile selection for larger holes in wood and sheet materials.

Hole saw sets include commonly used sizes for cutting clean, round openings in timber, panels, and boards. Ideal for installers, electricians, and joinery work where flexibility and convenience matter.

Router Bit Set
Router Bit Set

A complete solution for shaping and finishing wood.

Router bit sets cover a range of common profiles and cutting styles, making them ideal for edge work, grooves, rebates, and detailed woodworking. Suitable for joinery, cabinetry, and workshop use.

HSS Drill Bits
HSS Drill Bits

Suitable for light-duty drilling in wood and mixed materials.

Best used for pilot holes or occasional work where specialist wood bits aren’t required.

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