15 best drill manufacturers

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Drills are used to create through holes in metal, wood and concrete, as well as to make recesses and grooves. The accessories are used together with screwdrivers, drills and hammer drills. The production involves large machines. This is a must-have attribute for repair, construction and various workshops. Usually, such equipment is bought in whole sets in order to have the required dimensions immediately at hand, so it is reasonable to study the rating of the best manufacturers of drills, which will help determine a large assortment of products. The material is based on characteristics and customer reviews, and is created for informational purposes only.

How to choose a drill

Before considering the rating, we will mention several key parameters that should be considered when choosing drills. In combination with information about the best manufacturers, this will help you choose the best product for specific tasks. Drills are chosen based on:

1. Suitability for materials. Products are manufactured separately for wood, concrete, glass, ceramics and metal. The tooling is not interchangeable, therefore, for a specific material, only drills suitable for it are used.
2. Colour. The tool is made of tool high-speed steel, which has a silver color. This is the cheapest, but short-lived option. Black drills are steam-hardened and keep the cutting edge sharpened longer. The bright gold is coated on the outside with titanium nitride, which reduces friction and increases strength. The pale gold was hardened, but the internal tension was removed, which eliminated the fragility.
3. Cutting part. The edge is sharpened at different angles, depending on the diameter of the drill, and can be triangular (spiral) or with a centering rod (trident). The latter is necessary for fast drilling without punching. Drills with crowns help to create a large diameter hole for a lock insert, etc. Nibs are used for wood and fast pass 5-15 mm thick. Diamond is applied to a tubular base and is suitable for glass and tiles.
4. Marking. On the shank, a marking is indicated that informs what the drill is made of. HSS refers to conventional high speed steel. The prefixes in the index E, Co, TiN indicate various additives in the form of cobalt, titanium, etc., which increase strength and resistance to overheating. CV prescribes chromium vanadium steel.
5. Working part type. The drill body can be cylindrical in the form of a spiral (to create through holes), tapered (for recesses or fast drilling of shallow holes of different diameters), stepped (instant transitions to different hole diameters when drilling sheet steel without changing the equipment).
6. Shank. The cylindrical type is suitable for hand drills and screwdrivers. The cone is used only for machine tools. Grooved cylindrical, suitable for hammer drills with SDS-Plus and SDS-Max chucks. The hexagon is inserted into a screwdriver with a similar chuck instead of a bit. The three-sided cylinder is gripped by a three-blade drill chuck and resists spinning when resisting against the viscous material.
7. Diameter. Drills with diameters from 1.0 to 55 mm are available. It will turn out to be possible to insert the equipment into the chuck of an electric drill only with an indicator of 13 mm, all the rest are suitable for machine tools. The diameter is selected taking into account the future hole to be obtained. When drilling 10 mm, the finished hole will be 11 mm because 1 mm is 'eaten away' by active rotation.
8. Length. It is selected depending on the required hole depth. The indicator varies from 3 to 90 cm.

Drill manufacturers rating

Nomination	a place	manufacturer	rating
Drill manufacturers rating	1	Haisser	4.9
	2	Bosch	4.9
	3	Metabo	4.8
	4	DeWALT	4.8
	5	AEG	4.7
	6	Makita	4.7
	7	DIAGER	4.7
	8	VIRA	4.6
	9	Ryobi	4.6
	10	Zubr	4.5
	11	SIBRETECH	4.5
	12	Ineterskol	4.5
	13	Tulamash	4.4
	14	Inforce	4.4
	15	Anchor	4.3

Understanding how to choose a drill, let's move on to the rating that brought together the best manufacturers based on the characteristics of their products and reviews of the masters. The experts analyzed the range of products, the types of steel used, the service life and the practical experience of the users, which helped to highlight the companies in that order.

Haisser

Rating: 4.9

We gave the first place in the rating to a German manufacturer known for its products not only in Europe and the CIS, but also in the USA. The company has production facilities at home and in China, so the quality of the products, unfortunately, varies. But German drills are distinguished by their sharpness and long service life. For the price, they take the average place, which is what most users like in the reviews. The products are produced in two series 'Medium TN' and 'Long TM'. The first line contains models with a length from 3.4 to 15 cm, and the second from 5.6 to 20.5 cm. Products are sold both individually and in whole sets. The priority direction of drilling is metal.

This manufacturer was singled out by our experts as the best because it produces many cross-point drills. Thanks to this design, the tool can easily 'bite' into the material even without punching and does not move during the initial rotation. Also, the working part of the tool is always thinner than the shank, so it is less susceptible to wear when the drill falls into the chuck and continues to rotate.

Advantages

• fracture resistance;
• precise sharpening – can be used immediately;
• cross sharpening on many drills for self-centering;
• reinforced rod;
• full range of drills for ceramics, cast iron, plastics, alloy steel.

disadvantages

• the cost is more expensive than analogues;
• assortment only for hand tools;
• the victorious solders on the drills are rounded off rather quickly;
• it is difficult to buy products made in Germany.

Bosch

Rating: 4.9

It is a global manufacturer of drills, often ranked high and with production facilities in various countries. You can buy his products in any city. The sets are distinguished by well-thought-out cases that securely fix the drills during transportation – after a long trip and opening the case, all elements remain in place and do not mix. The company produces drills with a diameter of 1.0 to 13 mm and a length of 3.4 to 13.3 cm. The masters in their reviews praise the products with victorious nozzles, which perfectly cope with modern bricks and partitions.

Our experts ranked the manufacturer as providing the widest range of products. The company produces drills for all types of materials. The steels are HHS-R, HSS-Co, HSS-G, HSS-TiN. You can choose the equipment both in chucks and in hexagonal ones. The manufacturer is especially leading in the availability of ready-made sets containing from 10 to 156 elements, which will cover the needs of even the most demanding craftsman.

Advantages

• the widest range of materials of execution;
• there are cylindrical and hex shanks;
• a large selection of sets and individual positions;
• the kits are sold in comfortable, durable cases.

disadvantages

• high price;
• maximum diameter 13 mm;
• equipment for old reinforced concrete is not the most durable;
• few drills with a stepped working part.

Metabo

Rating: 4.8

Another well-known German manufacturer in our rating, which began its activity in 1923. The first invention of the company was a hand drill for metal, so for almost 100 years the company has been specializing in power tools and accessories for it. The state now has more than 1900 employees, and there are 25 subsidiaries in the country. It is easy to purchase products anywhere in the world thanks to the presence of 90 official representatives and a wide dealer network. The manufacturer is distinguished by the presence of 700 patents, many of which relate to drills. In 2014, the company received the title of Best Employer from Focus magazine.

Our experts have studied numerous reviews and characteristics of Metabo drills, adding the brand to the rating as having the rarest types of equipment. He sells plywood drills with a complex shape of the cutting part, glass drills with peaks, forstner drills, and diamond-coated elements.

Advantages

• convenient cases for transportation and storage;
• detailed classification of goods on the official website;
• the presence of shanks for any type of power tool;
• there are rare types of drills.

disadvantages

• there are few single copies on sale (only in sets);
• most of the products are manufactured in China;
• HSS-R steel elements dull quickly and need frequent sharpening.

DeWALT

Rating: 4.8

This manufacturer in the ranking dates back to 1922. The founder of the company is Raymond DeVolt, and the company received his name and today is known far outside the United States. The American brand has been on sale in Russia since 1997 and the product range includes more than 1400 items. A large share of it is taken by drills and bits for various production tasks. For manufacturing, both conventional tool steel and with the addition of titanium, cobalt and other alloying materials are used. Masters in the reviews emphasize the speed of drilling due to the sharp edge. The use of eccentric models helps to save time when a lot of work is done.

Our experts recommend this manufacturer as the best in shank fabrication. Often its cylindrical drills are equipped with three edges at the end, which helps to securely hold the tool in the chuck and avoid twisting when working with hard materials.

Advantages

• equipment for wood, brick, concrete and tiles;
• there are universal drills;
• there are rare types of shanks with three edges;
• cutting edge of many models with centering element for work without punching;
• high fracture toughness due to additives and alloying.

disadvantages

• high price;
• when drilling viscous metals (brass, copper) bites;
• if the tip is stuck, the triangular shank continues to rotate and breaks the drill body.

AEG

Rating: 4.7

This manufacturer from the rating develops and manufactures products directly in Germany. The price of the goods is high, but the quality control and service life are adequate. AEG equipment can be purchased either individually or in neat boxes that are convenient for transportation to the workplace. Among the models for metal, there is a lot of hardened tool steel, treated with steam, as evidenced by the black color. The slots in the case are signed and help you to quickly navigate the dimensions of the elements. Users in the reviews like the speed of drilling of drills with a thickness of 2-3.5 mm, which is optimal for drilling rivets in metal structures.

We put the manufacturer in the rating due to especially high quality drills for concrete and stone, which are distinguished by their endurance and performance. When you have to hang an armstrong or install a profile under drywall, then this is the best option for a puncher.

Advantages

• cope even with Soviet steel;
• comfortable cases;
• high drilling speed;
• produced directly in Germany.

disadvantages

• drills with a diameter of 10 mm and above have a large angle of attack (115 degrees);
• to drill a hole with a tool of 8 mm or more, a preliminary cut with a 3 mm drill is required;
• few options for wood.

Makita

Rating: 4.7

This Japanese manufacturer from our rating is distinguished by a reasonable price and quality of goods. The company focuses on the production of twist drills with cylindrical shanks. In production, tool steel is used with the addition of wear-resistant coatings. Wood tools are equipped with a centering stop. Users in the reviews note the sharp factory sharpening and the successful selection of the diameters of the sets that are optimal for home needs (the sets contain the most common options for 5, 6, 8 mm in diameter).

In our opinion, the manufacturer has earned a place in the ranking due to the large selection of universal sets. So, in one box you can buy three elements for working with wood, three for stone and three for metal. This covers all the needs for do-it-yourself repairs and will come in handy on the farm (embed a lock into interior or metal doors, hang a shelf).

Advantages

• many models with titanium nitride coating;
• the sets are clearly indicated by the size of the elements and the purpose of the materials (graphic tips);
• relative affordability;
• no beating when rotating;
• good sharpening.

disadvantages

• Japanese goods are made in China;
• transparent case lids are fragile and often break;
• few shank options.

DIAGER

Rating: 4.7

The company occupies an honorable place in the ranking and is known in professional circles since 1953. The brand with its homeland in France today produces drills, drills, chisels and chisels, which are sold in 70 countries around the world. In 2013, the French concern expanded to include the German handpiece manufacturer USH. This has contributed to the production of even stronger drills from a variety of carbide materials. The company catalog contains up to 20 million accessories, and the reputation is respected all over the world. Among the developments are concrete drills with three cutting edges for the tip, which increases the sink rate.

We ranked the manufacturer among the best due to the wide range of products for working with stone, concrete and ceramics. We recommend that professional builders pay attention to the products, who have to drill floors and walls every day to lay communications and fix structures to concrete.

Advantages

• goods are PGM certified;
• variety of shanks for SDS and Max SDS +;
• durable metal cases for harsh building conditions;
• there are drills with a length of 92 cm.

disadvantages

• little tooling for wood or metal;
• most of the products are sold individually;
• the cost is one of the highest.

VIRA

Rating: 4.6

This is a domestic manufacturer in the ranking that manufactures its products in China. Tool accessories are divided into four categories: metal, stone, wood and glass. Users in the reviews report that the tooling is quite suitable for intermittent use, but for the 10th pass, preliminary reaming with a lower value is required. The price of products is much more affordable than European brands.

We recommend that you pay attention to the drills of this manufacturer in the rating for those who often work with glass and ceramic tiles. The company's catalog contains the largest selection of tools with a pointed cutting edge for easy passage of a smooth surface and gentle drilling in fragile materials.

Advantages

• wall and floor tiles pass neatly;
• high quality marble is drilled;
• affordable cost;
• blued steel drills for wood.

disadvantages

• few sets on sale;
• kits are few – the maximum limit is 18 pcs;
• drills fall out of holes in the box.

Ryobi

Rating: 4.6

A Japanese manufacturer that manufactures drills in its home country. Concentrates on the manufacture of tooling for drilling wood, stone and metal. You can buy products individually or in ready-made sets. For wood drills, HSS steel is used, and the category for metal is made from HSS-TiN or additionally tempered so that the rods have no internal stress. Shank options include cylindrical and SDS shanks.

According to our experts, the products of this manufacturer in the rating have the best combination of price and quality. So, a set of 19 pieces with diameters from 1 to 10 mm and a pitch of 0.5 mm can be purchased for only 1000 rubles. But as most reviews testify, drilling metal will work out confidently, and re-sharpening will not be required for a long time.

Advantages

• a wide range of drills for any materials;
• convenient storage cases for two zones;
• good factory sharpening;
• Titanium nitride coating technology is actively used.

disadvantages

• there is little space for core storage in the cases;
• small selection of shanks;
• only cylindrical or feather working part.

Zubr

Rating: 4.5

A domestic brand in the rating that uses high-speed steel and supplies products in accordance with GOST 10902-77. The tool features a 135-degree sharpening angle and a cross-point is often used to aid centering. The company specializes in the production of drills for wood, ceramics, glass, alloy and structural steels. The A1 accuracy class is liked by most of those who tried them in action.

Experts recommend this manufacturer's drills only for home use for short jobs. They were included in the rating as an affordable alternative rig with wide possibilities. For example, in addition to twist drills, there are tubular drills with a diamond tip for drilling tiles in order to make a hole for a pipe, fixing or wiring. But as you can see from the reviews, the edge wears out quickly, so it is not suitable for professional activities.

Advantages

• there are large sets of 370 pcs;
• affordable price;
• wide selection by the type of cutting edge;
• use of diamond tips with P100 grain.

disadvantages

• not sold everywhere;
• relatively short service life;
• the designation of the steel grade is not according to European standards (it is difficult to immediately understand the index, for example, P6M5).

SIBRETECH

Rating: 4.5

The manufacturer does not take the highest place in the rating due to the small assortment – the company specializes only in drills for metal and wood. In stores, you can buy accessories with a cylindrical shank for drills and small machines. Steel R4M4X2 is taken as the basis for manufacturing, which drills well gray and malleable cast iron, non-ferrous metals, alloyed alloys.

The manufacturer is known for the affordable cost of goods, for which he was added to the rating of the best. Especially it is worth taking a closer look at his drills by wood craftsmen. The cutting head is always equipped with a centering stop and allows precise manipulations to promote productivity. Such a tool will last a long time when working with soft materials and will quickly pay off.

Advantages

• very cheap;
• brittle metals (cast iron, cermet alloys) are carefully drilled;
• sold individually and in packaging;
• withstand fracture pressure.

disadvantages

• factory sharpening is not ideal everywhere;
• only HSS steel is used;
• one kind of shanks;
• an obtuse angle of attack of 118 degrees requires smaller drilling.

Ineterskol

Rating: 4.5

A domestic company in the ranking, having a reputation as a popular manufacturer, especially considering the price of goods. Interskol manufactures drills for all materials, including concrete, glass, wood and metal. The most common on sale running sizes of diameters 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 mm. Owners in reviews like the magnetic holder in the kits, which prevents inventory from spilling out of the box.

We have added Interskol to the rating, since you can often find drills with a hex shank in the arsenal ¼. This is suitable for craftsmen who often work with a screwdriver with a similar chuck. When you need to make a through hole, the bit can be replaced with a drill in 1 second. The presence of edges will not allow the rig to rotate when jammed.

Advantages

• there are drills for ceramic tiles and glass;
• a large assortment for working with metal and wood;
• acceptable price;
• the presence of hex shanks.

disadvantages

• sometimes come across with a beat;
• few sets;
• cases are flimsy.

Tulamash

Rating: 4.4

Domestic enterprise, included in the rating due to its extensive industrial activity and production for the domestic and foreign markets. The main direction is the production of vehicles, including even contracts with defense structures. But along the way, the plant produces construction equipment and technological tools. The company has its own quality control system RISO 9001, and the company has received international certificates ISO 9001. In addition, Tulamash drills are accompanied by a Russian calibration certificate. Users in the reviews like the step of the diameters, where you can pick up values ​​with a difference of 0.2 mm.

We recommend to pay attention to the equipment of this manufacturer for owners of small and large enterprises using machine tools in technical processes. There are many types of taper shank drills in the catalog. Designed in two series with medium and extended lengths to handle extra thick steels.

Advantages

• the plant produces 9 separate series of drills;
• there are carbide steels;
• choice by shank options;
• compliance with Russian and international standards.

disadvantages

• the tool needs regular sharpening;
• there are almost no options for working with wood.

Inforce

Rating: 4.4

This is a domestic manufacturer in the ranking, but in terms of product quality it is trying to reach a level with European brands. The surface of the drills is perfectly sanded, and the marking is applied by laser, not engraving. Products are sold mainly in sets. Already from the factory, sharp sharpening at an angle of 135 degrees is provided. You can buy specialized kits for wood or metal, as well as universal. The manufacturer applies a pitch of 0.5 mm to transition from size to size.

Our experts ranked the manufacturer among the best due to the manufacture of drills with a massive body. The extra metal in the structure helps to increase the fracture toughness and the tooling will last longer. The owners in the reviews are confused only by the inconvenient packaging, which is difficult to install so that it is easy to remove the drills and quickly change the equipment in the process.

Advantages

• sharp angle of sharpening 135 degrees;
• resistance to overheating;
• designed for drilling materials with hardness up to 900 N / mm2;
• accuracy class A1.

disadvantages

• high price;
• cylindrical shanks only;
• the maximum diameter is 13 mm;
• flimsy packaging.

Anchor

Rating: 4.3

Another Russian manufacturer in the rating, specializing in the manufacture of all types of drills. The company produces goods by the piece and in packages. There are beautiful gift sets in wooden boxes. The tool is engraved with the dimensions and type of steel. Deep helical grooves facilitate chip evacuation and smooth rotation. The manufacturer uses HSS steel as a basis. The owners in the reviews share that if you use the equipment for short work, then taking into account the price, this is a profitable option.

The manufacturer has earned a place in the rating because it has many specific drills that are useful for joiners and locksmiths. The company's arsenal includes forstner drills to create blind holes, specimens with a stepped working part with 13 transitions for accelerated drilling of sheet material for different diameters. Porcelain makers will love the hex shank diamond drill.

Advantages

• there are sets in plastic, metal and wooden packages;
• wide selection of cutting and working parts;
• there are rare specific types of drills;
• you can choose accessories for porcelain stoneware.

disadvantages

• for easy drilling, it is recommended to drip oil, which increases waste;
• there are blunt tips;
• comparatively low speed of immersion in metal.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.