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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 Set Concrete Profi Beton 5Pc
Original price R 502.14
Original price R 502.14 - Original price R 502.14
Original price R 502.14
Current price R 383.00
R 383.00 - R 383.00
Current price R 383.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Set Concrete Profi Beton 5Pc

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5Pc PTSB 5 Concrete Profi Beton Drill Bit Set Sizes: 4, 5, 6, 8, & 10mm High-performance drills for percussion drilling in concrete, br...

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Original price R 502.14
Original price R 502.14 - Original price R 502.14
Original price R 502.14
Current price R 383.00
R 383.00 - R 383.00
Current price R 383.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Set HSS PZ-Cobalt Stubby 2-8mm 6Pc
Original price R 858.13
Original price R 858.13 - Original price R 858.13
Original price R 858.13
Current price R 654.00
R 654.00 - R 654.00
Current price R 654.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Set HSS PZ-Cobalt Stubby 2-8mm 6Pc

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TM PZ6 HSS PZ-Cobalt Stubby Drill Bit Set Sizes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 8mm 135º Point DIN1897  

Original price R 858.13
Original price R 858.13 - Original price R 858.13
Original price R 858.13
Current price R 654.00
R 654.00 - R 654.00
Current price R 654.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Set Profi Granit PG 5 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10mm 5Pc
Original price R 569.59
Original price R 569.59 - Original price R 569.59
Original price R 569.59
Current price R 435.00
R 435.00 - R 435.00
Current price R 435.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Set Profi Granit PG 5 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10mm 5Pc

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5Pc PG 5 Profi Granit Drill Bit Set Sizes: 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10mm Special drill bits for rotary and percussion drilling of granite and marbl...

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Original price R 569.59
Original price R 569.59 - Original price R 569.59
Original price R 569.59
Current price R 435.00
R 435.00 - R 435.00
Current price R 435.00
Alpen | Drill Bit Set HSS Combiset 3-8mm 9Pc
Original price R 570.80
Original price R 570.80 - Original price R 570.80
Original price R 570.80
Current price R 435.00
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Current price R 435.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Set HSS Combiset 3-8mm 9Pc

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9Pc HSS Combiset Drill Bit Set Comprising Masonry and Sprint Master Drill Bits HSS Masonry Features Tungsten carbide tip provides maxim...

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Original price R 570.80
Original price R 570.80 - Original price R 570.80
Original price R 570.80
Current price R 435.00
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Current price R 435.00
Alpen | Profi Multicut Drill Bit 7X100mm | ALP17207 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit Profi Multicut 7,0 X 100mm
Original price R 199.00
Original price R 199.00 - Original price R 199.00
Original price R 199.00
Current price R 157.00
R 157.00 - R 157.00
Current price R 157.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Profi Multicut 7,0 X 100mm

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Profi Multicut Drill Bit Size: 7,0 X 100/54mm Qty: 1 Extremely versatile and precise drilling – even with changing drills in various mat...

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Original price R 199.00
Original price R 199.00 - Original price R 199.00
Original price R 199.00
Current price R 157.00
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Current price R 157.00
Alpen | Profi Multicut Drill Bit 5X85mm | ALP17205 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit Profi Multicut 5,0 X 85mm
Original price R 149.00
Original price R 149.00 - Original price R 149.00
Original price R 149.00
Current price R 139.00
R 139.00 - R 139.00
Current price R 139.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Profi Multicut 5,0 X 85mm

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Profi Multicut Drill Bit Size: 5,0 X 85/39mm Qty: 1 Extremely versatile and precise drilling – even with changing drills in vari...

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Original price R 149.00
Original price R 149.00 - Original price R 149.00
Original price R 149.00
Current price R 139.00
R 139.00 - R 139.00
Current price R 139.00
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 13,5mm DIN338 Reduced Shank 9,5mm Sleeved
Original price R 374.72
Original price R 374.72 - Original price R 374.72
Original price R 374.72
Current price R 286.00
R 286.00 - R 286.00
Current price R 286.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 13,5mm DIN338 Reduced Shank 9,5mm Sleeved

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 13,5 X 9,5mm Reduced Shank Qty: 1 Master of Versatility Expectations are high and innovation ...

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Original price R 374.72
Original price R 374.72 - Original price R 374.72
Original price R 374.72
Current price R 286.00
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Current price R 286.00
Alpen | Profi Multicut Drill Bit 12X220mm | ALP72912 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit Profi Multicut 12,0 X 220mm
Original price R 322.28
Original price R 322.28 - Original price R 322.28
Original price R 322.28
Current price R 246.00
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Current price R 246.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Profi Multicut 12,0 X 220mm

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Profi Multicut Drill Bit Size: 12,0 X 220/150mm Qty: 1 Extremely versatile and precise drilling – even with changing drills in various mat...

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Original price R 322.28
Original price R 322.28 - Original price R 322.28
Original price R 322.28
Current price R 246.00
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Current price R 246.00
Alpen | Profi Multicut Drill Bit 10X120mm | ALP17210 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit Profi Multicut 10,0 X 120mm
Original price R 229.00
Original price R 229.00 - Original price R 229.00
Original price R 229.00
Current price R 185.00
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Current price R 185.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Profi Multicut 10,0 X 120mm

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Profi Multicut Drill Bit Size: 10,0 X 120mm Qty: 1 Extremely versatile and precise drilling – even with changing drills in various materials For ...

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Original price R 229.00
Original price R 229.00 - Original price R 229.00
Original price R 229.00
Current price R 185.00
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Current price R 185.00
Alpen | HSS Reduced Shank Drill Bit 16,5mm | ALP6480165 - Online Only - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 16,5mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank
Original price R 679.47
Original price R 679.47 - Original price R 679.47
Original price R 679.47
Current price R 518.00
R 518.00 - R 518.00
Current price R 518.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 16,5mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 16,5 X 12,5mm Reduced Shank Qty: 1 Master ...

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Original price R 679.47
Original price R 679.47 - Original price R 679.47
Original price R 679.47
Current price R 518.00
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Current price R 518.00
Alpen | HSS Reduced Shank Drill Bit 20mm | ALP6480200 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 20,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank
Original price R 1,089.16
Original price R 1,089.16 - Original price R 1,089.16
Original price R 1,089.16
Current price R 830.00
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Current price R 830.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 20,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank

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Original price R 1,089.16
Original price R 1,089.16 - Original price R 1,089.16
Original price R 1,089.16
Current price R 830.00
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Current price R 830.00
Alpen | HSS Reduced Shank Drill Bit 19,5mm | ALP6480195 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 19,5mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank
Original price R 1,089.16
Original price R 1,089.16 - Original price R 1,089.16
Original price R 1,089.16
Current price R 830.00
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Current price R 830.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 19,5mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 19...

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Original price R 1,089.16
Original price R 1,089.16 - Original price R 1,089.16
Original price R 1,089.16
Current price R 830.00
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Current price R 830.00
Alpen | HSS Reduced Shank Drill Bit 19mm | ALP6480190 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 19,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank
Original price R 981.81
Original price R 981.81 - Original price R 981.81
Original price R 981.81
Current price R 749.00
R 749.00 - R 749.00
Current price R 749.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 19,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 19...

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Original price R 981.81
Original price R 981.81 - Original price R 981.81
Original price R 981.81
Current price R 749.00
R 749.00 - R 749.00
Current price R 749.00
Alpen | HSS Reduced Shank Drill Bit 18mm | ALP6480180 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 18,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank
Original price R 735.71
Original price R 735.71 - Original price R 735.71
Original price R 735.71
Current price R 561.00
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Current price R 561.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 18,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 18,0 X 12,5mm Reduced Shank Qty: 1 M...

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Original price R 735.71
Original price R 735.71 - Original price R 735.71
Original price R 735.71
Current price R 561.00
R 561.00 - R 561.00
Current price R 561.00
Alpen | HSS Reduced Shank Drill Bit 17mm | ALP6480170 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 17,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank
Original price R 679.47
Original price R 679.47 - Original price R 679.47
Original price R 679.47
Current price R 529.00
R 529.00 - R 529.00
Current price R 529.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 17,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 17,0 X 12,5mm Reduced Shank Qty: 1 M...

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Original price R 679.47
Original price R 679.47 - Original price R 679.47
Original price R 679.47
Current price R 529.00
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Current price R 529.00
Alpen | HSS Reduced Shank Drill Bit 16mm | ALP6400160 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 16,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank
Original price R 489.00
Original price R 489.00 - Original price R 489.00
Original price R 489.00
Current price R 429.00
R 429.00 - R 429.00
Current price R 429.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 16,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 16,0 X 9,5mm Reduced Shank Qty: 1 Master of Vers...

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Original price R 489.00
Original price R 489.00 - Original price R 489.00
Original price R 489.00
Current price R 429.00
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Current price R 429.00
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 15,5mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank
Original price R 489.00
Original price R 489.00 - Original price R 489.00
Original price R 489.00
Current price R 399.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
Current price R 399.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 15,5mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 15,5 X 9,5mm Reduced Shank Qty: 1 Master of Vers...

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Original price R 489.00
Original price R 489.00 - Original price R 489.00
Original price R 489.00
Current price R 399.00
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Current price R 399.00
Alpen | HSS Reduced Shank Drill Bit 14,5mm | ALP6400145 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 14,5mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank
Original price R 409.00
Original price R 409.00 - Original price R 409.00
Original price R 409.00
Current price R 329.00
R 329.00 - R 329.00
Current price R 329.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 14,5mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 14,5 X 9,5mm Reduced Shank Qty: 1 Master of Versatilit...

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Original price R 409.00
Original price R 409.00 - Original price R 409.00
Original price R 409.00
Current price R 329.00
R 329.00 - R 329.00
Current price R 329.00
Alpen | HSS Reduced Shank Drill Bit 14mm | ALP6400140 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 14,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank
Original price R 384.73
Original price R 384.73 - Original price R 384.73
Original price R 384.73
Current price R 294.00
R 294.00 - R 294.00
Current price R 294.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 14,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 14,0 X 9,5mm Reduced Shank Qty: 1 Master of Versatility E...

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Original price R 384.73
Original price R 384.73 - Original price R 384.73
Original price R 384.73
Current price R 294.00
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Current price R 294.00
Alpen | HSS Reduced Shank Drill Bit 13mm | ALP6400130 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 13,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank
Original price R 273.58
Original price R 273.58 - Original price R 273.58
Original price R 273.58
Current price R 209.00
R 209.00 - R 209.00
Current price R 209.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 13,0mm DIN338 RN Reduced Shank

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 13,0 X 9,5mm Reduced Shank Qty: 1 Master of Versatility Expectations are high and innov...

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Original price R 273.58
Original price R 273.58 - Original price R 273.58
Original price R 273.58
Current price R 209.00
R 209.00 - R 209.00
Current price R 209.00
Alpen | Masonry Drill Bit 9mm | ALP11709 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 9,0 X 120mm
Original price R 79.00
Original price R 79.00 - Original price R 79.00
Original price R 79.00
Current price R 69.00
R 69.00 - R 69.00
Current price R 69.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 9,0 X 120mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 9,0 x 120/80mm Qty: 1 Range of application Masonry drill bit typ...

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Original price R 79.00
Original price R 79.00 - Original price R 79.00
Original price R 79.00
Current price R 69.00
R 69.00 - R 69.00
Current price R 69.00
Alpen | Masonry Drill Bit 5,5mm | ALP117055 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 5,5 X 85mm
Original price R 50.02
Original price R 50.02 - Original price R 50.02
Original price R 50.02
Current price R 39.00
R 39.00 - R 39.00
Current price R 39.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 5,5 X 85mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 5.5...

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Original price R 50.02
Original price R 50.02 - Original price R 50.02
Original price R 50.02
Current price R 39.00
R 39.00 - R 39.00
Current price R 39.00
Alpen | Masonry Drill Bit 4mm | ALP11704 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 4,0 X 75mm
Original price R 49.00
Original price R 49.00 - Original price R 49.00
Original price R 49.00
Current price R 39.00
R 39.00 - R 39.00
Current price R 39.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 4,0 X 75mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 4.0 x 75/...

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Original price R 49.00
Original price R 49.00 - Original price R 49.00
Original price R 49.00
Current price R 39.00
R 39.00 - R 39.00
Current price R 39.00
Alpen | Masonry Drill Bit 3mm | ALP11703 - BPM Toolcraft
Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 3,0 X 60mm
Original price R 49.00
Original price R 49.00 - Original price R 49.00
Original price R 49.00
Current price R 39.00
R 39.00 - R 39.00
Current price R 39.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Masonry TC Long Life 3,0 X 60mm

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Long Life Tungsten Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Size: Ø 3.0 x 60/30...

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Original price R 49.00
Original price R 49.00 - Original price R 49.00
Original price R 49.00
Current price R 39.00
R 39.00 - R 39.00
Current price R 39.00