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While both are intended for drilling holes in various materials, the bit has a center point while the drill ends in a cutting-edge cone.

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Bit with a spiral drill flute; it drills straight uniform holes and is very practical for inserting dowels.

Threaded pointed end for centering the bit in the middle of the hole at the start of drilling.

Flat surface between the flutes.

Cutting edge forming the edge of the land.

Part between the shank and the lead screw.

Groove in the body of the bit that removes debris from the hole while drilling.

Upper part of the bit, on which pressure from the chuck’s jaws is exerted.

Bit made up of a central shank encircled by a twist; it is very durable and especially designed for making deep holes.

Spiral protrusion around the bit’s shank; it removes debris from the hole being drilled.

Lip that covers the outline of the hole and removes debris, which is then pushed to the twist and disposed of.

Threaded pointed end for centering the bit in the middle of the hole at the start of drilling.

Upper part of the bit, on which pressure from the chuck’s jaws is exerted.