Drill bits

[CyrilSwan]

I need to replace the drill bits I currently have.

Mainly used for masonry work around the house but would like to have the best bits for the job (or close to if too expensive).

I've seen that cobalt drill bits seem to be the best but these are for metal. Would they work on masonry/wood?

Can anyone recommend a good set that would last (don't want cheap bits that break or don't cut through the material very well).

EDIT: Been looking at these:
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tool+Accessories/Cobalt+Drill+Bits/Cobalt+Pro+Drill+Bit+Set+19+Piece/d80/sd1230/p94153

or
https://www.its.co.uk/pd/300025-19-Piece-Cobalt-Drill-Bit-Set-_ULT300025.htm

Not sure on the brands though and if the last is too cheap?
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[Pete.]

those are metal drilling bits. They'll drill timber but will bind if it's too thick. Don't try drilling masonry with them you'll wreck them instantly beyond even re-sharpening. Masonry bits are a completely different material and design.
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[CyrilSwan]

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Go for tungsten carbide tipped drills for masonry but don't buy cheap ones or the tips will just fall out.
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[Pete.]

[Sload]

I tend to use Bosch SDS bits for drilling concrete floors, they hold up well as long as you try not to drill through the steel re-enforcement.

You could try these https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-sds-hammer-drill-bit-set-brute-tough-box-8pcs/92406
Or these https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-extreme-2-sds-plus-masonry-drill-set-4-pc/44568
Remember though, drill bits are consumables so dont get hung up on them lasting.
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[pdg]

https://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/multi-material-drill-bits/cat5920044

Steel, wood, masonry, uPVC, ceramics and concrete multi-layered materials.

Have fun.

It's all well and good saying how brilliant SDS bits are, but if you don't have an SDS drill you might as well use a pencil.
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[jimjam93]

I've not replaced all of mine to Dewalt Extreme 2 drill bits, they chew through near enough anything and make it look easy!

Costly but very much worth it!

They do them for all applications you'll need it for

Only thing metal nose it failed on was a screw extractor bolt that had snapped.. but then that's seriously hardened anyway! Otherwise anything else it has torn through for me in a home environment

[Pete.]