Brad Point Drill Bits

Brad Point Drill Bits Information

Brad point drill bits are also known as dowel drill bits or lip & spur bits. Designed for clean, accurate drilling in soft and hard woods, they have sharp centre points which enable them to be started precisely without needing to drill smaller pilot holes first. Additionally they are equipped with cutting spurs which create clean entry points with minimal tearing. These advantages mean brad point drill bits are usually the best solution for drilling small to medium holes in wood, though they can be found in larger diameters as well. As they are ideal for drilling neat and accurate holes, they are often used to make holes for dowels and can be fitted with depth stop collars to ensure they drill to the right depth every time.

Most brad point drill bits are suitable for drilling into soft plastics as well as wood.