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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 HSS PZ-Cobalt 6.0mm Stubby Bulk
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 PZ-Cobalt 6.0mm Stubby Bulk

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HSS PZ-Cobalt Stubby Drill Bit Size: 6.0 x 66/28mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed high-efficiency drills with reinforced web. Especi...

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Original price R 119.94
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Original price R 119.94
Current price R 92.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit SDS-plus Force X 6.5mm X 160/100mm X4 Cutting Edges
Original price R 209.87
Original price R 209.87 - Original price R 209.87
Original price R 209.87
Current price R 160.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit SDS-plus Force X 6.5mm X 160/100mm X4 Cutting Edges

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Original price R 209.87
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Original price R 209.87
Current price R 160.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit SDS-plus 14,0mm X 450/400mm Bulk
Original price R 363.45
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Original price R 363.45
Current price R 277.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit SDS-plus 14,0mm X 450/400mm Bulk

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Original price R 363.45
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Original price R 363.45
Current price R 277.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 2.7mm DIN338 Bulk
Original price R 22.48
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Original price R 22.48
Current price R 18.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 2.7mm DIN338 Bulk

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 2,7mm Qty: 1 Master of Versatility Expectations are...

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Original price R 22.48
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 2.6mm DIN338 Bulk
Original price R 22.48
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 2.6mm DIN338 Bulk

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 2,6mm Qty: 1 Master of Versatility Expectations are...

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Original price R 22.48
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 2.3mm DIN338 Bulk
Original price R 22.48
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Current price R 18.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 2.3mm DIN338 Bulk

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 2,3mm Qty: 1 Master of Versatility Expectations are hig...

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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.9mm DIN338 Bulk
Original price R 22.48
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Current price R 18.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.9mm DIN338 Bulk

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 1,9mm Qty: 1 Master of Versatility Expectations are high and innovation is an obligatio...

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Original price R 22.48
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Current price R 18.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.6mm DIN338 Bulk
Original price R 22.48
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Original price R 22.48
Current price R 18.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.6mm DIN338 Bulk

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 1,6mm Qty: 1 Master of Versatility Expectations are high and innovation is an obligation ...

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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.4mm DIN338 Bulk
Original price R 22.48
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.4mm DIN338 Bulk

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 1,4mm Qty: 1 Master of Versatility Expectations are high and innovation is an obligation at t...

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Original price R 22.48
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Current price R 18.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.3mm DIN338 Bulk
Original price R 22.48
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Current price R 18.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.3mm DIN338 Bulk

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 1,3mm Qty: 1 Master of Versatility Expectations are high and innovation is an obligation at t...

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Original price R 22.48
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.1mm DIN338 Bulk
Original price R 22.48
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Current price R 18.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.1mm DIN338 Bulk

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 1,1mm Qty: 1 Master of Versatility Expectations are high and innovation is an obligation at t...

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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 3.0mm DIN338 Sleeved 3Pc
Original price R 74.98
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Current price R 58.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 3.0mm DIN338 Sleeved 3Pc

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bits Size: 3,0mm Qty: 3Pc Master of Versatility Expectati...

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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 3.5mm DIN338 Sleeved
Original price R 53.76
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Current price R 41.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 3.5mm DIN338 Sleeved

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Jobber Drill Bit Size: 3,5mm Qty: 1 Range of application HSS twist drill: toughness and precision combine...

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Original price R 53.76
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1,0mm DIN338 Sleeved
Original price R 41.28
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Current price R 32.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1,0mm DIN338 Sleeved

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 1,0mm Qty: 1 Master of Versatility Expectations are high an...

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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 12.5mm DIN338 RN Bulk
Original price R 684.48
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Current price R 522.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 12.5mm DIN338 RN Bulk

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: 12.5 x 151/101mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for drilli...

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Original price R 684.48
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 11.5mm DIN338 RN Bulk
Original price R 504.62
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Current price R 385.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 11.5mm DIN338 RN Bulk

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: 11.5 x 142/94mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for drillin...

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Original price R 504.62
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 10.0mm DIN338 RN Bulk
Original price R 243.57
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Current price R 186.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 10.0mm DIN338 RN Bulk

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: 10.0 x 133/87mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for drillin...

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Original price R 243.57
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 9.5mm DIN338 RN Bulk
Original price R 251.04
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 9.5mm DIN338 RN Bulk

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: 9.5 x 125/81mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for drilling...

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Original price R 251.04
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 9.0mm DIN338 RN Bulk
Original price R 214.82
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Current price R 164.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 9.0mm DIN338 RN Bulk

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: 9.0 x 125/81mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for drilling...

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Original price R 214.82
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 8.5mm DIN338 RN Bulk
Original price R 163.64
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 8.5mm DIN338 RN Bulk

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: 8.5 x 117/75mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for drilling...

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Original price R 163.64
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Current price R 125.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 8.0mm DIN338 RN Bulk
Original price R 167.38
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Current price R 128.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 8.0mm DIN338 RN Bulk

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: 8.0 x 117/75mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for drilling...

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Original price R 167.38
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 7.5mm DIN338 RN Bulk
Original price R 133.68
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Current price R 102.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 7.5mm DIN338 RN Bulk

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: 7.5 x 109/69mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for drilling...

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Original price R 133.68
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Current price R 102.00
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Alpen | Tap Set In Pouch M3 HSS 0.5mm Pitch
Original price R 369.78
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Current price R 282.00
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Alpen | Tap Set In Pouch M3 HSS 0.5mm Pitch

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HSS Tap Set Size: M3 Pitch: 0,5mm Complete thread cutting tap set with pilot, middle and finishing cutter Range of application ...

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Original price R 369.78
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Current price R 282.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 12.0mm Reduced Shank 9.5mm Bulk
Original price R 187.39
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Original price R 187.39
Current price R 143.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 12.0mm Reduced Shank 9.5mm Bulk

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 12mm X 9,5mm Reduced Shank Qty: 1 Master of Versatility Expectations ar...

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Original price R 187.39
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Current price R 143.00
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