Match the Drill to the Material, Size & Tool

P&N Drill Bit Sets bring useful drilling sizes together for workshop, fabrication, installation plus general trade work.

P&N drilling options cover HSS, Quickbit plus dedicated masonry & SDS+ formats, with different cutting constructions, shanks plus size ranges for different drilling work.

The right setup starts with the material, required hole diameter plus power tool being used.

For individual drilling options, explore P&N Drill Bits. For the power tools behind them, Drills & Drivers covers the other side of the drilling setup.

► HSS Bright Jobber Drill Sets
► Metric plus Imperial sizing
► Quickbit HSS drills
► 1/4″ hex-shank Quickbit options
► Dedicated masonry drills
► SDS+ drilling configurations
► Different diameter ranges
► Different shanks for different tool systems

Start with the material. Confirm the hole size. Then match the drill construction plus shank to the tool.

HSS Bright Jobber Sets for General-Purpose Drilling

P&N HSS Bright Jobber Drills are designed for use in portable plus pedestal drilling machines.

P&N specifies them for drilling:

► Metal
► Wood
► Plastic

The drills are manufactured from High Speed Steel, giving the Jobber format a clear place in general-purpose drilling where conventional HSS drills suit the material plus equipment.

A Jobber Drill should not be treated as interchangeable with a dedicated masonry or SDS+ drill simply because the diameter happens to match.

Split Points Help the Drill Start Where Intended

P&N specifies a split point to minimise wandering when starting on its applicable HSS Bright Jobber Drills.

Accurate drilling still begins with an accurately established position.

Mark the required hole location, support the workpiece plus keep the drill aligned before the cutting edges begin working.

For establishing positions plus checking dimensions, Measuring & Marking provides useful supporting equipment.

The drill works from the position established before the trigger is pulled.

Fully Ground Construction Supports Accurate Hole Size

P&N specifies its applicable HSS Bright Jobber Drills as fully ground with a parallel shank for accurate hole size.

Diameter selection therefore matters.

Before taking a bit from the case, establish:

► Required hole diameter
► Material being drilled
► Drill being used
► Workpiece thickness
► Required drilling result

The correct size comes from the work rather than whichever drill happens to be closest.

Metric Sets Keep Millimetre Sizes Together

P&N offers HSS Bright Jobber Drill Sets across several Metric ranges.

Applicable P&N configurations include:

► 13pc Metric M1 — 1.5–6.5mm in 0.5mm rises plus 3.3mm & 4.2mm
► 19pc Metric M2 — 1.0–10.0mm in 0.5mm rises
► 25pc Metric M3 — 1.0–13.0mm in 0.5mm rises

Each set provides different diameter coverage.

A compact set keeps a smaller group of sizes together, while a broader set provides more options where drilling requirements regularly change.

Imperial Sets Cover Fractional Drilling Sizes

P&N also produces HSS Bright Jobber Drill Sets in Imperial measurements.

Applicable configurations include:

► 13pc Imperial F1 — 1/16″–1/4″ in 1/64″ rises
► 21pc Imperial F2 — 1/16″–3/8″ in 1/64″ rises
► 29pc Imperial F3 — 1/16″–1/2″ in 1/64″ rises

Metric plus Imperial drills belong to different dimensional requirements.

Use the measurement specified for the component, fastener or work rather than converting between systems when the correct size is already available.

More Pieces Only Help When the Extra Sizes Are Needed

Piece count alone does not determine how useful a drill set will be.

The important part is the diameter range inside the case.

Check:

► Smallest diameter
► Largest diameter
► Size increments
► Metric or Imperial measurement
► Materials being drilled
► Sizes used regularly

A 13-piece set may already cover everything required for a particular setup.

A larger set becomes more useful when a wider spread of drilling sizes is regularly needed.

The value is in having the right diameter ready, not simply having the highest piece count.

Quickbit HSS Drills Use a 1/4″ Hex Shank

P&N Quickbit HSS Impact Drills are designed for use with impact drivers plus quick-change adaptors.

They use a 1/4″ hex shank, separating them from conventional round-shank Jobber Drills.

This gives the Quickbit format a defined place where compatible drilling plus driving accessories are used through the same quick-change system.

For the power-tool side of this setup, Impact Driver provides relevant options.

The 5pc Quickbit Set Covers 2–6mm

P&N's 5pc HSS Quickbit Drill Set contains:

► 2mm
► 3mm
► 4mm
► 5mm
► 6mm

P&N specifies these drills for general-purpose drilling in:

► Metal
► Wood
► Plastic

They are manufactured from M2 High Speed Steel plus use a 118° standard point for general-purpose applications.

The compact format keeps five metric diameters together in the 1/4″ hex Quickbit system.

Quickbit Keeps Compatible Drilling & Driving Gear Easy to Change

P&N's Quickbit system uses 1/4″ hex-shank power bits.

Where drilling plus fastening form part of the same work, compatible Quickbit accessories can move through the appropriate quick-change setup without treating every operation as conventional round-shank drilling.

For additional bits plus driver equipment, Drill & Driver Accessories provides related options.

The shank is just as important as the cutting diameter when matching an accessory to the tool.

Some P&N Sets Combine Drilling & Driving

Not every P&N set containing drills is purely a drill-bit set.

P&N's 19pc Drill & Driver Quickbit Set, for example, combines drilling plus driving components.

The official configuration includes:

► 1/4″ adaptor
► HSS countersink
► 1.95mm drill
► 2.5mm drill
► 3mm drill
► 3.6mm drill
► 4mm drill
► 4.6mm drill
► 5mm drill
► PH screwdriver bits
► PZ screwdriver bits
► Slotted screwdriver bits

That gives the set a different purpose from a conventional Jobber Drill Set.

The contents define what the set is equipped to handle.

Masonry Drilling Requires a Different Cutting Setup

Masonry drilling is different from general HSS drilling in metal, wood plus plastic.

P&N produces dedicated masonry drilling equipment for this work.

The important distinction is the cutting construction plus drilling system.

A general-purpose HSS Jobber Drill should not be treated as a masonry drill simply because the same diameter is available.

For related equipment around harder construction materials, Concrete Cutting & Drilling Tools provides additional drilling plus cutting options.

Tungsten Carbide Cutting Edges Belong to Dedicated Masonry Drills

P&N specifies Tungsten Carbide cutting edges on applicable masonry drilling products.

Its SDS Masonry Drill Bits use a TCT point with two cutting edges for:

► Masonry
► Brickwork

P&N specifies the Tungsten Carbide cutting edges for high wear resistance.

This separates the construction plus intended material from the general-purpose HSS Jobber range.

Start with the material before selecting the bit.

SDS+ Has Its Own Tool Connection

P&N also offers SDS+ drilling configurations.

The applicable P&N 17pc SDS+ Drill & Chisel Set combines masonry drills across several diameters plus lengths with chiselling tools.

Drill diameters within the set include:

► 5mm
► 6mm
► 8mm
► 10mm
► 12mm

The set also contains:

► 3 Flat Chisels
► 2 Point Chisels

P&N specifies the shanks as suitable for most SDS Plus rotary hammer drills.

This equipment belongs to a different drilling setup from conventional Jobber or 1/4″ hex Quickbit products.

Check the Shank Before the Drill Starts

Diameter is only one part of compatibility.

A conventional Jobber Drill, 1/4″ hex Quickbit plus SDS+ drill can belong to completely different tool setups even when their cutting diameters appear similar.

Keep the selection sequence simple:

Material → Diameter → Shank → Power Tool → Drilling Method

The bit needs to suit both the material plus the equipment driving it.

Keep Metal, Wood, Plastic & Masonry Applications Clear

P&N publishes distinct applications across its drilling products.

Applicable HSS Bright Jobber Drills are specified for:

► Metal
► Wood
► Plastic

Quickbit HSS Impact Drills are also specified for general-purpose drilling in:

► Metal
► Wood
► Plastic

Applicable SDS Masonry Drills are designed for:

► Masonry
► Brickwork

Keeping those applications separate helps each drill stay within the work it is designed to perform.

For drilling within fabrication work, Shop by Trade: Metal Fabrication provides related equipment around the wider task.

The Required Hole Determines the Drill Size

A drill-bit set provides a selection of diameters.

The work determines which diameter leaves the case.

Hole size may be established from:

► Fastener requirements
► Clearance requirements
► Pilot-hole dimensions
► Thread preparation
► Component specifications
► Existing hole dimensions
► Installation instructions

Confirm the required diameter before drilling rather than treating a nearby size as automatically suitable.

For useful background around bolts, screws plus anchors, Fastener Guide Bolts Screws Anchors covers common fastening considerations.

Secure the Work Before the Cutting Edges Engage

Correct bit selection still requires a stable drilling setup.

Before starting:

► Mark the hole position
► Secure the workpiece appropriately
► Inspect the selected drill
► Confirm the shank suits the tool
► Keep the drilling path clear
► Check the surrounding area

Movement can shift the starting position plus make the operation harder to control.

Prepare the workpiece before drilling begins.

More Pressure Does Not Correct the Wrong Drill

If drilling becomes noticeably harder or the tool begins behaving differently, stop plus inspect the setup.

Check:

► Drill type
► Material compatibility
► Cutting-edge condition
► Workpiece stability
► Power-tool condition
► Bit condition

Identify the cause before continuing rather than compensating with unnecessary force.

For signs that the power tool itself may need attention, 7 Signs Your Power Tool Needs a Service Before It Fails on Site provides useful maintenance guidance.

Keep Every Size Where It Belongs

A drill-bit set works best when each bit returns to its correct position after use.

The case then makes it easy to identify:

► Available sizes
► Missing drills
► Incorrectly returned bits
► Damaged drills
► Sizes requiring replacement

For keeping drill cases plus supporting equipment organised, Tool Storage & Organisation provides practical storage options.

A clearly arranged case reduces time spent searching for the diameter that should already be there.

Keep Damaged Drills Out of the Working Set

Inspect drill bits before returning them to the case.

A damaged drill should not disappear back into its normal position only to be discovered on the next job.

Separate anything that is visibly damaged or no longer performing as expected.

This keeps the serviceable set clear plus makes replacement requirements easier to identify.

Look After the Tool Behind the Bit

The drill bit handles the cutting.

The power tool still needs to deliver the movement behind it reliably.

Changes in noise, movement or operation should be investigated rather than assuming a new bit will correct a problem with the tool.

Good drilling depends on the complete setup being serviceable.

For a broader workshop perspective on looking after equipment, A tool is not just a tool. It’s a promise. looks at the importance of keeping working gear dependable.

Five Checks Before Selecting a P&N Drill

Keep the decision tied to the work:

► Material — metal, wood, plastic, masonry or brickwork?
► Diameter — what hole size is required?
► Measurement — Metric or Imperial?
► Shank — conventional, 1/4″ hex Quickbit or SDS+?
► Power Tool — portable drill, pedestal drill, impact driver or SDS Plus rotary hammer?

Once those points are established, the appropriate drill format becomes much clearer.

Material first. Diameter second. Connection third.