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Twist Drill Bits & Sets

Twist drill bits are versatile all rounders for drilling metal, wood and plastics.  High speed steel bits handle everyday drilling, while cobalt and titanium coated versions cut stainless steel and hardened materials.  Complete sets ensure you always have the right size.

What are twist drill bits used for?
Twist drill bits are the most common type of drill bit, used for general-purpose drilling in wood, metal, plastic, and composites. Their spiral flute design helps remove debris as the bit cuts into the material, making them ideal for a wide range of applications from construction and metalworking to home repairs and workshop tasks.

What materials and coatings should I consider when choosing a twist drill bit?

  • HSS (High-Speed Steel) – suitable for wood, soft metals, and plastics

  • HSS-TiN (Titanium-coated) – reduces friction and increases lifespan, ideal for repetitive drilling in metal

  • Cobalt alloy (HSS-Co) – designed for stainless steel and hardened metals

  • Black oxide – offers corrosion resistance and better wear in wood and mild steel
    Choose the material and coating based on the material you're drilling into and whether heat resistance or longevity is a priority.

Why should I buy a twist drill bit set instead of individual bits?
Drill bit sets offer a range of diameters in one kit, allowing for greater flexibility and convenience. They're ideal for tradespeople, workshops, and DIYers who work with varied hole sizes and materials. Sets often come in durable cases with size markings, making it easy to stay organized and replace bits as needed.

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Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 12,0 X 200mm
Original price R 206.13
Original price R 206.13 - Original price R 206.13
Original price R 206.13
Current price R 158.00
R 158.00 - R 158.00
Current price R 158.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 12,0 X 200mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 12.0 x 200/140mm Qty: 1 Range of application Masonry drill bit typ...

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Original price R 206.13
Original price R 206.13 - Original price R 206.13
Original price R 206.13
Current price R 158.00
R 158.00 - R 158.00
Current price R 158.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 14,0 X 200mm
Original price R 269.84
Original price R 269.84 - Original price R 269.84
Original price R 269.84
Current price R 219.00
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Current price R 219.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 14,0 X 200mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 14.0 x 200/140mm Qty: 1 Range of application Mason...

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Original price R 269.84
Original price R 269.84 - Original price R 269.84
Original price R 269.84
Current price R 219.00
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Current price R 219.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 16,0 X 200mm
Original price R 319.75
Original price R 319.75 - Original price R 319.75
Original price R 319.75
Current price R 249.00
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Current price R 249.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 16,0 X 200mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 16.0 x 200/140mm Qty: 1 Range of applicat...

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Original price R 319.75
Original price R 319.75 - Original price R 319.75
Original price R 319.75
Current price R 249.00
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Current price R 249.00
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 3.1mm 2Pc
Original price R 116.20
Original price R 116.20 - Original price R 116.20
Original price R 116.20
Current price R 89.00
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Current price R 89.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 3.1mm 2Pc

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HSS Super Double-Ended Drill Bit Size: 3.1 X 62/17mm Qty: 2Pc Range of application Drill with extremely sturdy construction, particular...

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Original price R 116.20
Original price R 116.20 - Original price R 116.20
Original price R 116.20
Current price R 89.00
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Current price R 89.00
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 3.2mm 2Pc
Original price R 119.94
Original price R 119.94 - Original price R 119.94
Original price R 119.94
Current price R 92.00
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Current price R 92.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 3.2mm 2Pc

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HSS Super Double-Ended Drill Bit Size: 3.2 X 49/14mm Qty: 2Pc Range of application Drill with extremely sturdy construction, partic...

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Original price R 119.94
Original price R 119.94 - Original price R 119.94
Original price R 119.94
Current price R 92.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 3.25mm 2Pc
Original price R 116.20
Original price R 116.20 - Original price R 116.20
Original price R 116.20
Current price R 89.00
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Current price R 89.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 3.25mm 2Pc

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HSS Super Double-Ended Drill Bit Size: 3.25 X 62/17mm Qty: 2Pc Range of application Drill with extremely sturdy construction, particu...

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Original price R 116.20
Original price R 116.20 - Original price R 116.20
Original price R 116.20
Current price R 89.00
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Current price R 89.00
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 3.3mm 2Pc
Original price R 116.20
Original price R 116.20 - Original price R 116.20
Original price R 116.20
Current price R 89.00
R 89.00 - R 89.00
Current price R 89.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 3.3mm 2Pc

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HSS Super Double-Ended Drill Bit Size: 3.3mm Qty: 2Pc Range of application Drill with extremely sturdy construction, particular...

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Original price R 116.20
Original price R 116.20 - Original price R 116.20
Original price R 116.20
Current price R 89.00
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Current price R 89.00
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 4.1mm 2Pc
Original price R 148.69
Original price R 148.69 - Original price R 148.69
Original price R 148.69
Current price R 114.00
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Current price R 114.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 4.1mm 2Pc

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HSS Super Double-Ended Drill Bit Size: 4.1mm Qty: 2Pc Range of application Drill with extremely sturdy construction, particul...

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Original price R 148.69
Original price R 148.69 - Original price R 148.69
Original price R 148.69
Current price R 114.00
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Current price R 114.00
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 4.2mm 2Pc
Original price R 148.69
Original price R 148.69 - Original price R 148.69
Original price R 148.69
Current price R 119.00
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Current price R 119.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 4.2mm 2Pc

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HSS Super Double-Ended Drill Bit Size: 4,2mm Qty: 2Pc Range of application Drill with extremely sturdy construction, particul...

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Original price R 148.69
Original price R 148.69 - Original price R 148.69
Original price R 148.69
Current price R 119.00
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Current price R 119.00
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 4.9mm 2Pc
Original price R 171.12
Original price R 171.12 - Original price R 171.12
Original price R 171.12
Current price R 131.00
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Current price R 131.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 4.9mm 2Pc

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HSS Super Double-Ended Drill Bit Size: 4,9mm Qty: 2Pc Range of application Drill with extremely sturdy construction, particul...

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Original price R 171.12
Original price R 171.12 - Original price R 171.12
Original price R 171.12
Current price R 131.00
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Current price R 131.00
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 5.1mm 2Pc
Original price R 188.65
Original price R 188.65 - Original price R 188.65
Original price R 188.65
Current price R 144.00
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Current price R 144.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Double Ended 5.1mm 2Pc

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HSS Super Double-Ended Drill Bit Size: 5,1mm Qty: 2Pc Range of application Drill with extremely sturdy construction, particul...

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Original price R 188.65
Original price R 188.65 - Original price R 188.65
Original price R 188.65
Current price R 144.00
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Current price R 144.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 12,0 X 400mm
Original price R 339.76
Original price R 339.76 - Original price R 339.76
Original price R 339.76
Current price R 259.00
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Current price R 259.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 12,0 X 400mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 12.0 x 400/300mm Qty: 1 Range of application Masonry drill bit...

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Original price R 339.76
Original price R 339.76 - Original price R 339.76
Original price R 339.76
Current price R 259.00
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Current price R 259.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 6,0 X 400mm
Original price R 219.88
Original price R 219.88 - Original price R 219.88
Original price R 219.88
Current price R 168.00
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Current price R 168.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 6,0 X 400mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bi...

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Original price R 219.88
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Original price R 219.88
Current price R 168.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 6.5 X 400mm
Original price R 207.34
Original price R 207.34 - Original price R 207.34
Original price R 207.34
Current price R 158.00
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Current price R 158.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 6.5 X 400mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry ...

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Original price R 207.34
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Original price R 207.34
Current price R 158.00
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Current price R 158.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 8,0 X 400mm
Original price R 207.34
Original price R 207.34 - Original price R 207.34
Original price R 207.34
Current price R 158.00
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Current price R 158.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 8,0 X 400mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 8,0 x 400/300mm Qty: 1 Range of application Masonry drill bit type Long ...

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Original price R 207.34
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Original price R 207.34
Current price R 158.00
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Current price R 158.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 10,0 X 400mm
Original price R 306.07
Original price R 306.07 - Original price R 306.07
Original price R 306.07
Current price R 234.00
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Current price R 234.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 10,0 X 400mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 10.0 x 400/300mm Qty: 1 Range of application Masonry drill bit type Long Lif...

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Original price R 306.07
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Original price R 306.07
Current price R 234.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 13,0 X 400mm
Original price R 457.18
Original price R 457.18 - Original price R 457.18
Original price R 457.18
Current price R 349.00
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Current price R 349.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 13,0 X 400mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 13.0 x 400/300mm Qty: 1 Range of application Masonry d...

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Original price R 457.18
Original price R 457.18 - Original price R 457.18
Original price R 457.18
Current price R 349.00
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Current price R 349.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 14,0 X 400mm
Original price R 457.18
Original price R 457.18 - Original price R 457.18
Original price R 457.18
Current price R 349.00
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Current price R 349.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 14,0 X 400mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 14.0 x 400/300mm Qty: 1 Range of application M...

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Original price R 457.18
Original price R 457.18 - Original price R 457.18
Original price R 457.18
Current price R 349.00
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Current price R 349.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 16,0 X 400mm
Original price R 499.61
Original price R 499.61 - Original price R 499.61
Original price R 499.61
Current price R 381.00
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Current price R 381.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 16,0 X 400mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 16.0 x 400/300mm Qty: 1 Range of appl...

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Original price R 499.61
Original price R 499.61 - Original price R 499.61
Original price R 499.61
Current price R 381.00
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Current price R 381.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 18,0 X 400mm
Original price R 662.05
Original price R 662.05 - Original price R 662.05
Original price R 662.05
Current price R 505.00
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Current price R 505.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 18,0 X 400mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 18.0 x 400/300mm Qty: 1 Range...

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Original price R 662.05
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Original price R 662.05
Current price R 505.00
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Current price R 505.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 20,0 X 400mm
Original price R 758.19
Original price R 758.19 - Original price R 758.19
Original price R 758.19
Current price R 578.00
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Current price R 578.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 20,0 X 400mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 20.0 x 400/300mm Qty: ...

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Original price R 758.19
Original price R 758.19 - Original price R 758.19
Original price R 758.19
Current price R 578.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 22,0 X 400mm
Original price R 973.01
Original price R 973.01 - Original price R 973.01
Original price R 973.01
Current price R 742.00
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Current price R 742.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 22,0 X 400mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 22.0 x 400/300mm ...

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Original price R 973.01
Original price R 973.01 - Original price R 973.01
Original price R 973.01
Current price R 742.00
R 742.00 - R 742.00
Current price R 742.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 25,0 X 400mm
Original price R 1,187.83
Original price R 1,187.83 - Original price R 1,187.83
Original price R 1,187.83
Current price R 906.00
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Current price R 906.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 25,0 X 400mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 25.0 x 400/30...

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Original price R 1,187.83
Original price R 1,187.83 - Original price R 1,187.83
Original price R 1,187.83
Current price R 906.00
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Current price R 906.00
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Long 3,0 X 100mm DIN340 RN Pouch
Original price R 102.40
Original price R 102.40 - Original price R 102.40
Original price R 102.40
Current price R 79.00
R 79.00 - R 79.00
Current price R 79.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Super Long 3,0 X 100mm DIN340 RN Pouch

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HSS Super Long Series Drill Bit Size: 3,0 X 100/66mm Qty: 1 Range of application HSS twist drill ground from solid, bright finish: ...

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Original price R 102.40
Original price R 102.40 - Original price R 102.40
Original price R 102.40
Current price R 79.00
R 79.00 - R 79.00
Current price R 79.00