{"title":"Multi-Purpose Drill Bits","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMulti-Purpose Drill Bit Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-purpose drill bits = HANDLE RANGE of substrates — STEEL + MASONRY + TILE + TIMBER + plastic — WITHOUT swapping bits. Convenience for mixed-material work + service van + maintenance. Tungsten carbide tip + special geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMulti-Purpose Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTCT (Tungsten Carbide Tipped)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-material — workshop standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Diameters (4-12mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatch to hole spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHex \/ 1\/4\" Shank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick-change driver compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Cylindrical Shank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrill chuck mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-purpose = JACK OF ALL TRADES. For sustained drilling in ONE material use dedicated bit (twist drill for metal, masonry bit for concrete etc.). Speed setting matters — LOWER for masonry vs metal. Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/sutton-tools\"\u003eSutton Tools\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/bordo\"\u003eBordo\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/drilling\"\u003edrilling\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/holemaking\"\u003eholemaking\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/masonry-drill-bit-sets\"\u003emasonry drill bits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMulti-Purpose Drill Bits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-purpose drill bits are designed to handle a range of substrates — steel, masonry, tile, timber, plastic — without swapping bits between materials. They're not a replacement for purpose-specific bits in serious production work, but for tradespeople, maintenance crews, and site work where the next hole could be in anything, multi-purpose bits save tool changes and toolbox real estate. AIMS Industrial stocks a curated range from Sutton Tools, Bordo, and Champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow multi-purpose bits work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe geometry combines features from masonry and metal-cutting drills. The tip carries a tungsten carbide insert (like a masonry bit) brazed onto a steel body with cutting flutes ground for general-purpose drilling. That combination gives enough hardness to bore through brick, tile, and lightly-reinforced concrete, while still cutting steel up to medium carbon grades and timber without burning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere they earn their place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance work\u003c\/strong\u003e — fixing brackets, signs, and accessories where the wall could be steel, brick, or timber stud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService vans\u003c\/strong\u003e — one set of bits covers most fasteners encountered on site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight fitouts\u003c\/strong\u003e — drilling pilot holes through mixed substrates without bit changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTile and bathroom work\u003c\/strong\u003e — boring through ceramic tile into plaster or masonry without cracking the tile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to use a dedicated bit instead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor production work in a single material, a purpose-specific bit cuts faster and lasts longer. HSS jobber drills for steel, masonry bits for concrete, tungsten carbide-tipped for tile — each is optimised for its material. Multi-purpose bits are the right choice when material variety, not volume, is the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes and packs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-purpose bits are stocked in metric sizes from 3mm to 13mm in singles and assorted sets. Sets typically cover the most-used sizes (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10mm) in a hard case for site work. Singles let you replace the size that's seen the most use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDrilling practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun at low to medium RPM (carbide tip doesn't like high heat), use light pressure, and lubricate with cutting fluid for steel work. For tile, start with a slow RPM and a centre-punched mark to prevent skating. For masonry, hammer-drill mode helps speed but isn't always necessary on lighter substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help speccing a multi-purpose bit set for a service van or maintenance kit? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll match the right brand and pack to your work.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sutton-d610-multi-purpose-drill-bit-standard-tungsten-carbide-tct","title":"Sutton D610 Multi-Purpose Drill Bit - Standard - Tungsten Carbide TCT","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:16px 0;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eAccurate, repeatable holes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eWorkshop and trade duty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eIndustrial quality\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;margin:0;\"\u003eSutton drill bit made for accurate, repeatable holes across general workshop and trade applications. 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