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Drill Bits & Nail Bits I Actually Use 🔩
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items I do my own nails AND my own home projects so my drill bit collection is honestly ridiculous at this point. Here's what's worked for me after a lot of trial and error.
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Starter Nail & Tile Bits
Sets & Specialty Blades 🪚
For Tough Materials
Mani Pedi Power Tools 💅
My Go-To Favorites
Hole Saws & Finishing Bits
Starter Nail & Tile Bits
These are the ones I grabbed first when I was just getting into DIY nails and had a few tile projects around the house. Cheap enough to experiment with.
these sanding bands last way longer than I expected for the price 💅
3mm 50pcs/box Nail Sanding Bands Electric Machine Nail
drilled through porcelain tile on my first try. no cracking, no drama.
High Quality 3/4/5/6/8/10/12mm Cross Hex Tile Black
basically the same as pricier versions. works on glass too which surprised me.
L8RC Heavy Duty 3/4/5/6/8/10/12mm Crossing Tile Black
finally got clean cuticle work with this one. smooth finish every time
1pcs Ceramic Milling Cutter Nail Drill Bits Electric
I swap between the fine and medium grit depending on the day. love the options 🙌
Ceramic Nail Drill Bits Milling Cutter Nail Files Grinding
the hex shank fits my impact driver perfectly. drilled through wood AND tile in one afternoon
BOSCH EXPERT Multi Functional Bit Hexagonal Shank For
Sets & Specialty Blades 🪚
Once I realized how much money I was saving doing stuff myself, I started buying sets. These paid for themselves on the first bathroom project.
10 piece set and every single bit still works after months of use
10pcs Ceramic Nail Drill Bits Set Milling Cutter for
cut through marble countertop remnants like butter. seriously impressed
40mm Brazed Diamond Saw Blade Connecting Rod for Angle
the serrated edge grips so much better than smooth bits. less wandering on slick tile
367D Serrated Tile Drill Bit Four-Edged Hexagonal Shank
got this for pedicure season and haven't looked back. removes gel fast
Ceramic Nail Drill Bits Electric Drill Machine Nail Cutter
good value for a full set. the tungsten ones hold up really well on concrete
7pcs/sets Tungsten Steel Serrated Drilling Bit Set For
spent more on this Bosch bit but honestly it drills 10x longer than the cheap ones. worth it
BOSCH 2608900590 EXPERT HEX-9 Hard Ceramic Drill Bit 6mm
For Tough Materials
When I started working with stone and concrete I burned through so many cheap bits. These are the ones that actually survived.
the stone bit removes dead skin around nails without any pain. gentle but effective
Ceramic Stone Nail Drill Bit Milling Cutter for Burr
bought the 5 in 1 and it rips through hard gel in seconds. my fav for acrylics 💅
1/5Pcs 5 in 1 Ceramic Nail Drill Bit For Electric Drill
this twist set covers basically every size I need for small home jobs
13Pcs 1.5mm-6.5mm Twists Drill Bit Set Metric Drill Kit
drilled into glass without shattering it. I was genuinely nervous but it worked
N5KC Durable Concrete Drill Bits Versatile Tile & Glass
picked up a 4 pack for like two bucks. perfect for ceramic tile backsplash work
Carbide Eccentric Drill Bit Set 1/2/3/4Pcs Fit Electric
the adapter rod makes this saw blade work with my regular drill. super handy
40mm Braze Diamond Saw Blade M10 Angle Grinder Electric
Mani Pedi Power Tools 💅
I do gel nails at home every two weeks and these bits make removal and shaping so much faster than salon visits ever were.
tungsten steel set for under $3. each bit has a different purpose which is nice
7pcs Nail Art Tungsten Steel Milling Cutter Set Ceramic
smooth rotation, no vibration. my cuticles have never looked this clean
Ceramic Carbide Nail Drill Bit Rotate Burr Milling Nail
four edged design grips tile edges perfectly. drilled 12mm holes with zero issues
F68D Four-edged Serrated Eccentric Drill Bits Drilling Tool
another tungsten set but this one came sharper out of the box
Hot！NEW 7pcs/sets Tungsten Steel Serrated Drilling Bit Set
these tiny grinding rods are perfect for detailed ceramic work and engraving
3mm Shank Reaming Drill Bit Carving Needle Kit Extended Use
the chamfer bit gives tile edges a clean bevel. no more sharp corners in the bathroom
M10 M14 Thread Diamond Beveling Chamfer Bit 38/50mm Cone
My Go-To Favorites
If someone asked me to narrow it down, these are the bits I reach for most. They just work every single time without fuss.
the blue ceramic bit is so pretty AND functional. removes calluses like a dream
EasyNail~1pcs Hot Blue Ceramic Nail Drill Bit Pedicure
I've repurchased this exact milling cutter three times now. that says everything
1Pcs Ceramic Milling Cutter Nail Drill Bits Electric
fits most drills I own. glass tile in the kitchen was done in an hour 🏠
Carbide Eccentric Drill Bit Set 1/2/3/4Pcs Fit Most
full metric set from 1.5 to 6.5mm. covers every random project that comes up
△ 13Pcs 1.5mm-6.5mm Twists Drill Bit Set Metric Drill Kit
diamond core bits for granite. dry drilling actually works with these, no water mess
「1/2/3/4Pcs Diamond Core Bits Dry Drilling Thread Hexagonal
triangle tip grabs smooth surfaces immediately. no more pilot holes needed
Glass Drill Bits 6mm/8mm/10mm/12mm Spear Head Ceramic Set
Hole Saws & Finishing Bits
For bigger holes and final touches. I use these less often but when I need them there's literally no substitute.
the triangle design stops it from skating across tile. finally.
Y5GD 3/4/5/6/8/10/12mm Crossing Tile Drill Bits Hard Hole
tiny polishing wheel that fits my rotary tool. great for smoothing rough edges 🔧
20mm Mini Drill Grinding Wheel Ceramic Buffing Polishing
got the full size range from 6 to 28mm. one bit for every faucet hole I've drilled
1 Piece 6-8-10-14-18-22-25-28mm Diamond Coated Core Hole
M10 shank diamond core bit. wet or dry, works on basically everything
Diamond Hole Saw - 20mm-55mm M10 Shank Diamond Core Drill
this cobalt set drills through metal AND tile. six bits for six bucks is wild
6Pcs Multifunctional Cobalt Drill Bit Set Twist Drill High
under a dollar for a ceramic nail bit that actually performs. bought five lol
1Pcs Ceramic Milling Cutter Nail Drill Bits Electric