Wood drill bit sets

Wood auger bit sets are used for drilling holes in many types of wood. Materials ranging from softwood to hardwood can be worked. They serve the needs of carpenters and furniture production workshops. They also suit construction contractors. The group includes sets from 5 to 11 pieces. Materials are mainly HSS-G, HSS-S or Chrome Vanadium. Shanks are round and 1/4 inch hexagonal.

The common diameter range runs from Ø3mm to Ø13mm, with some models extending to Ø80mm for core drill bits. The FAMAG brand, made in Germany, accounts for the majority. Fully ground machining, fast chip evacuation flutes. This reduces friction and heat generation. The 1597.511 11-piece HSS-S set has a centring point, 1591.835 and 1591.845 are 5-piece short-type high-speed steel sets, 1596.805 has a hexagonal shank for screwdrivers.

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Wood auger bit sets are used for drilling holes in many types of wood. The range covers softwood to hardwood. They serve the needs of carpenters, furniture production workshops and construction contractors. This group brings together sets from 5 to 11 pieces. Materials are mainly HSS-G, HSS-S or Chrome Vanadium. Shanks include round shanks and 1/4 inch hexagonal shanks. The common diameter range runs from Ø3mm to Ø13mm, with some models extending to Ø80mm for core drill bits. The FAMAG brand, made in Germany, accounts for the majority, with fully ground machining, fast chip evacuation flutes, reducing friction and heat generation. The 1597.511 11-piece HSS-S set has a centring point, 1591.835 and 1591.845 are 5-piece short-type high-speed steel sets, 1596.805 has a hexagonal shank with a pyramid cross-section. The sets come with a plastic or wooden case, convenient for storage and transport. Classification is based on the number of pieces, manufacturing material and shank type. It is also based on specialised function and size range. This approach supports selecting a suitable set for each specific machining requirement.

Classification by number of pieces

The wood auger bit group is divided into sets of 5, 7, 8 and 11 pieces. This covers needs from basic to in-depth. The 5-piece set usually includes common diameters from Ø3mm to Ø10mm. It suits individual carpenters or small workshops. The 7- and 8-piece sets extend the size range, supporting more varied hole drilling. The 11-piece set provides the fullest range, from Ø3mm to Ø13mm. It serves production workshops with a large workload.

The 1597.511 11-piece HSS-S set has a centring point, with a diameter range from Ø3mm to Ø13mm, designed for hand-held drills. The 1597.507 set has 7 bits from Ø3mm to Ø12mm, 1/4 inch hexagonal shank, dedicated to screwdrivers or hand-held drills. The 1591.838 8-piece set is HSS alloy, short type with 2 cutting edges forming the outer profile, round shank. The 1596.805 5-piece set, size Ø3-8mm, 1/4 inch hexagonal shank, pyramid cross-section, for screwdrivers or 1/4 inch drivers.

Manufacturing materials and machining technology

Materials mainly include HSS-G and HSS-S high-speed steel and Chrome Vanadium, machined with fully ground technology. HSS-G and HSS-S high-speed steel provide high hardness and good heat resistance, reducing wear during continuous drilling. Chrome Vanadium is induction hardened at the surface, meeting high drilling speeds on softwood. The chip evacuation flute is ground, without destroying the internal crystal lattice structure, maintaining long-lasting durability.

The 1591.835 5-piece set is made of HSS-G high-speed steel, short type with 2 cutting edges forming the outer profile, round shank, fast chip evacuation flute reducing friction and heat generation. The 1591.845 5-piece set is HSS alloy, fully ground machining, minimising friction and heat that warms the bit. The 3501.505 set has 5 bits Ø4-10mm in Chrome Vanadium, induction hardened, with a centring point, round shank with different diameters depending on size. The 3501.508 set has 8 bits Ø3-10mm in Chrome Vanadium, induction surface hardened, fast chip evacuation flute.

Shank types and compatibility

Bit shanks are divided into round shanks and 1/4 inch (6.3mm) hexagonal shanks. They suit hand-held drills, screwdrivers or dedicated drivers. Round shanks are usually used with traditional drills, clamped with a three-jaw chuck. The 1/4 inch hexagonal shank is compatible with the quick-change chuck of screwdrivers. This makes changing bits convenient during work.

The 1596.508 8-piece set, size Ø3-10mm, 1/4 inch hexagonal shank, pyramid cross-section, for screwdrivers or 1/4 inch drivers. The 1597.805 set has 5 bits Ø3-8mm, hexagonal shank, one-piece bit with centring point, supplied in a transparent plastic case. The 1591.838 8-piece set has a round shank, HSS alloy with fully ground machining. The 1597.507 set has 7 bits with 1/4 inch hexagonal shank, dedicated to screwdrivers or hand-held drills.

Diameter range and specific applications

The diameter range from Ø3mm to Ø13mm serves common hole drilling, while Ø45mm to Ø80mm is for core drill bits. Small diameters Ø3-5mm suit locating holes and assembling small parts. Medium diameters Ø6-10mm are used for screw holes, wooden dowels and connecting tubes. Large diameters Ø12-13mm support holes for electrical conduits and small water pipes. Core drill bits Ø45-80mm serve making large holes for ventilation ducts and drainage pipes.

The 2166.808 8-piece set has diameters from Ø45mm to Ø80mm, dedicated to core drilling. The 1597.511 11-piece set runs from Ø3mm to Ø13mm, with centring point, designed for hand-held drills. The 1596.805 5-piece set Ø3-8mm, hexagonal shank, pyramid cross-section. The 1596.508 8-piece set Ø3-10mm, hexagonal shank, for screwdrivers or 1/4 inch drivers.

Specialised bit sets and accessories

The group includes the following bit types:

• Long spiral auger bit sets.
• Countersink bit sets.
• Bit sets with angle drive attachment and reversing shaft.

Long spiral auger bits serve deep through-drilling in thick wood panels or wooden beams. Countersink bits create a 60-degree chamfer. The chamfer mark is round and smooth, at the desired depth. This keeps the screw head from protruding above the panel surface. The 90-degree angle drive attachment supports drilling or driving screws in hidden corners and narrow gaps.

The 1410.300 set has 6 long spiral auger bits 320mm long, cutting edge length 255mm, diameters Ø10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20mm, with a dedicated wooden case. The 3577.504 countersink bit set for drill holes Ø3/4/5mm, 60-degree chamfer angle, round and smooth chamfer mark with high visual quality. The 1598.758 8-piece set includes a 90-degree angle drive attachment with 50 Nm drive torque, detachable handle, quick-change chuck, dedicated wooden case. 1598.750 is a 90-degree angle drive shaft, 1/4 inch hexagonal socket, leverage arm mountable flexibly on the left or right, convenient for driving and removing screws in narrow recesses.

Cases and storage

The bit sets come with a transparent plastic case or a dedicated wooden case, convenient for storage and transport. The transparent plastic case allows quick viewing of bit sizes with clear sorting. The wooden case is crafted with artistic character, carrying a woodworking style, and protects the bits from impact and moisture. Some wooden cases have a clip-in section for hole cutters that can be flipped up and down, optimising storage space.

The 1594.5 HSS-G set has 6 to 10 pieces, supplied in an artistically crafted wooden case, cold machined and fully ground. The 1594.8 set has 5-8 pieces in HSS-G material, with a ground chip evacuation flute, supplied in a plastic case. The 1597.805 set has 5 bits Ø3-8mm in a transparent plastic case. The 1598.758 8-piece set comes in a dedicated wooden case with a clip-in hole cutter section that flips up and down.

Selecting according to usage needs

Individual carpenters or small workshops should choose a 5-piece set Ø3-8mm or Ø3-10mm, covering common hole drilling. Furniture production workshops with a large workload should choose an 8- or 11-piece set. The diameter range is wide, from Ø3mm to Ø13mm. Construction contractors needing deep through-drilling should choose the 320mm long spiral auger bit set. Furniture installers needing to chamfer drill holes should choose the countersink bit set Ø3/4/5mm.

If working mainly with screwdrivers, give priority to 1/4 inch hexagonal shank sets such as 1596.805, 1596.508, 1597.507. If using a traditional hand-held drill, choose round shank sets such as 1591.835, 1591.845, 1591.838. If large holes Ø45-80mm are needed, choose 2166.808, the 8-piece core drill bit set. If drilling or driving screws in hidden corners is needed, choose 1598.758, the bit and angle drive attachment set, or 1598.750, the 90-degree angle drive shaft.

Notes on use

Check the sharpness of the cutting edge before drilling, and replace worn bits to maintain hole quality. Adjust the drilling speed to suit the wood type and bit diameter. Avoid speeds that are too high, which burn the wood. Avoid speeds that are too low, which clog chips. Keep the bit perpendicular to the wood surface, avoiding tilting that causes off-centre holes or bit breakage. Clean the chip evacuation flute after each drilling operation, avoiding chip build-up that causes clogging and reduces performance.

Store bits in a closed case, avoiding moisture that causes rust. Do not subject bits to heavy impact, which chips the cutting edge. When drilling hardwood, drill a small pilot hole first, then widen gradually to reduce resistance and protect the bit. Use a centring point where available to increase accuracy and prevent the bit from slipping at the start of drilling. Check that the bit shank is firmly clamped in the chuck or quick-change chuck. Avoid dropping bits during work.