Material–Bit–Chuck Matcher
Tell us what you are drilling, the hole size and your drill. The matcher suggests a bit family, then checks shank, chuck and mode compatibility against limits you enter from your tool and bit manuals.
Check your tool and bit manuals, secure the workpiece and use appropriate protection. This matcher does not certify a setup or replace instructions. For hidden wiring or pipes, possible asbestos, hardened materials or structural work, consult a professional.
Result
How it works
The matcher first separates drilling from driving. For drilling it suggests a bit family for the material, then checks three things independently: shank vs chuck (SDS needs an SDS chuck, impact drivers need 1/4" hex, round/three-flat shanks must be within the chuck’s documented capacity), mode (hammer action only with masonry or SDS bits; impact use only with documented impact-rated bits) and size (your exact diameter must be in the set). Anything you have not documented stays “Not verified”.
Worked example
Concrete, 8 mm hole, hammer drill with a 13 mm keyless chuck, round-shank masonry bit with a 8 mm shank: bit family “carbide masonry bit in hammer mode”, shank/chuck OK, mode OK.
FAQ
Is a hex-shank bit automatically impact-rated?
No. A hex shank only fits the impact driver’s collet. Impact rating must be stated by the bit manufacturer.
Can I use hammer mode for wood or metal?
No. Hammer action is for masonry and concrete with masonry or SDS bits. Use rotary mode for wood, metal and tile.
Why doesn’t the matcher recommend a specific bit set?
We have not yet verified each set’s enumerated sizes, shank types and ratings, so the matcher points to bit families and our reviews instead.
Read owner reviews
These links go to our Reddit-owner review pages. The tool does not rank or recommend these models; exact-model specifications for matching are still under review.
Drill Bit Sets
Norseman Ultra Dex Type 190-AG Set reviewMilwaukee Shockwave Red Helix Titanium 23-Piece Set (48-89-4631) reviewBOSCH CO21 Cobalt M42 21-Piece Set reviewDrill America 29 Piece m42 Cobalt Drill Bit Set review
Step Drill Bits
DEWALT DW1587 Impact Ready Step Drill Bit reviewIRWIN Unibit #4 Step Drill Bit (10231) reviewMilwaukee #2 Step Drill Bit (48-89-9222) review
Impact Driver Bits
Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Duty Driver Bit Set (48-32-4024) reviewBOSCH Impact Tough Screwdriving Bit Set reviewDEWALT FlexTorq Impact Ready Screwdriving Bit Set reviewDiablo Impact Screwdriver Bit Set reviewTEKTON Impact Bit Set reviewRyobi Impact Rated Driving Kit reviewWiha 76884 40 Piece MaxxTor Impact Bit Set reviewDEWALT MaxFit Screwdriving Bit Set review
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