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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 Cobalt 4.5mm DIN338
Original price R 181.12
Original price R 181.12 - Original price R 181.12
Original price R 181.12
Current price R 139.00
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Current price R 139.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 4.5mm DIN338

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: Ø 4.5 x 80/47mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for drill...

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Original price R 181.12
Original price R 181.12 - Original price R 181.12
Original price R 181.12
Current price R 139.00
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Current price R 139.00
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 5.5mm DIN338
Original price R 233.62
Original price R 233.62 - Original price R 233.62
Original price R 233.62
Current price R 179.00
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Current price R 179.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 5.5mm DIN338

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: Ø 5.5 x 93/57mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for drill...

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Original price R 233.62
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Original price R 233.62
Current price R 179.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 6.5mm DIN338
Original price R 247.30
Original price R 247.30 - Original price R 247.30
Original price R 247.30
Current price R 189.00
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Current price R 189.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 6.5mm DIN338

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: Ø 6.5 x 101/63mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for dril...

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Original price R 247.30
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Original price R 247.30
Current price R 189.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 6.8mm DIN338
Original price R 286.06
Original price R 286.06 - Original price R 286.06
Original price R 286.06
Current price R 218.00
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Current price R 218.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 6.8mm DIN338

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: Ø 6.8 x 109/69mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for dril...

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Original price R 286.06
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Current price R 218.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 7.0mm DIN338 RN
Original price R 258.57
Original price R 258.57 - Original price R 258.57
Original price R 258.57
Current price R 198.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 7.0mm DIN338 RN

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: Ø 7.0 x 109/69mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for dril...

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Original price R 258.57
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Current price R 198.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 7.5mm DIN338 RN
Original price R 271.05
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Original price R 271.05
Current price R 207.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 7.5mm DIN338 RN

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

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Original price R 271.05
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Original price R 271.05
Current price R 207.00
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Original price R 331.02
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Original price R 331.02
Current price R 253.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 8.0mm DIN338 RN

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

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Original price R 331.02
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Current price R 253.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 13,0mm DIN338 RN
Original price R 1,336.47
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Current price R 1,019.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 13,0mm DIN338 RN

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bit Size: Ø 13.0 x 151/101mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for dr...

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Original price R 1,336.47
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Current price R 1,019.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 12,0mm DIN338 RN
Original price R 1,046.73
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Original price R 1,046.73
Current price R 965.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 12,0mm DIN338 RN

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HSS Cobalt Jobber Drill Bits Size: Ø 12.0 x 151/101mm Range of application 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat resistance for...

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Original price R 1,046.73
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 9.0mm DIN338 RN
Original price R 418.42
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Original price R 418.42
Current price R 319.00
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Current price R 319.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Cobalt 9.0mm DIN338 RN

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

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Original price R 418.42
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Current price R 319.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS-Eco Cobalt Hardox 12.00mm
Original price R 370.99
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Original price R 370.99
Current price R 283.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS-Eco Cobalt Hardox 12.00mm

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HSS-Eco Cobalt Hardox Drill Bit Size: 12,00mm  

Original price R 370.99
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Current price R 283.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.0mm DIN338 10Pc
Original price R 224.88
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Original price R 224.88
Current price R 172.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.0mm DIN338 10Pc

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bits Size: 1,0mm Qty: 10Pc Master of Versatility Expectations are high and innovation is an obligatio...

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Current price R 172.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.5mm DIN338 10Pc
Original price R 224.88
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Original price R 224.88
Current price R 172.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 1.5mm DIN338 10Pc

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 1,5mm Qty: 10Pc Master of Versatility Expectations are high and innovation is an obligation...

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Current price R 172.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 2.0mm DIN338 10Pc
Original price R 224.88
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Original price R 224.88
Current price R 172.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 2.0mm DIN338 10Pc

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Current price R 172.00
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Original price R 224.88
Current price R 172.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 2.5mm DIN338 10Pc

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 2,5mm Qty: 10Pc Master of Versatility Expectations ar...

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Original price R 224.88
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Original price R 224.88
Current price R 172.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 3.0mm DIN338 10Pc

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bit Size: 3,0mm Qty: 10Pc Master of Versatility Expectati...

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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 3.1mm DIN338 10Pc
Original price R 261.10
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Current price R 199.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 3.1mm DIN338 10Pc

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bits Size: 3,1mm Qty: 10Pc Master of Versatility Expect...

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Original price R 261.10
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Current price R 199.00
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Original price R 261.10
Original price R 261.10 - Original price R 261.10
Original price R 261.10
Current price R 199.00
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Current price R 199.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 3.2mm DIN338 10Pc

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bits Size: 3,2mm Qty: 10Pc Master of Versatility Expe...

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Original price R 261.10
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Current price R 199.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 3.3mm DIN338 10Pc
Original price R 271.05
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Original price R 271.05
Current price R 219.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 3.3mm DIN338 10Pc

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bits Size: 3,3mm Qty: 10Pc Master of Versatility Ex...

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Original price R 271.05
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Original price R 271.05
Current price R 219.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 3.5mm DIN338 10Pc
Original price R 271.05
Original price R 271.05 - Original price R 271.05
Original price R 271.05
Current price R 207.00
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Current price R 207.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 3.5mm DIN338 10Pc

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bits Size: 3,5mm Qty: 10Pc Master of Versatility...

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Original price R 271.05
Original price R 271.05 - Original price R 271.05
Original price R 271.05
Current price R 207.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 4.0mm DIN338 10Pc
Original price R 286.06
Original price R 286.06 - Original price R 286.06
Original price R 286.06
Current price R 218.00
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Current price R 218.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 4.0mm DIN338 10Pc

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bits Size: 4,0mm Qty: 10Pc Master of Versatility Ex...

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Original price R 286.06
Original price R 286.06 - Original price R 286.06
Original price R 286.06
Current price R 218.00
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Current price R 218.00
Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 4.1mm DIN338 10Pc
Original price R 301.07
Original price R 301.07 - Original price R 301.07
Original price R 301.07
Current price R 230.00
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Current price R 230.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 4.1mm DIN338 10Pc

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bits Size: 4,1mm Qty: 10Pc Master of Versatility...

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Original price R 301.07
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Original price R 301.07
Current price R 230.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 4.2mm DIN338 10Pc
Original price R 316.02
Original price R 316.02 - Original price R 316.02
Original price R 316.02
Current price R 249.00
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Current price R 249.00

Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 4.2mm DIN338 10Pc

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bits Size: 4,2mm Qty: 10Pc Master of Versati...

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Original price R 316.02
Original price R 316.02 - Original price R 316.02
Original price R 316.02
Current price R 249.00
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Alpen | Drill Bit HSS Sprint Master 4.5mm DIN338 10Pc
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 HSS Sprint Master 4.5mm DIN338 10Pc

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DIN338 HSS Sprint Master Jobber Drill Bits Size: 4,5mm Qty: 10Pc Master of Ver...

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Original price R 322.28
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Current price R 246.00
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