Driver & Drill Bit Reviews & Buying Guides

From standard driver bits to impact-rated bits, using the right driver and drill bit helps you drill and fasten more quickly. It also reduces the number of broken or stripped bits by matching the correct accessory to the application. We tested the best drill bits including the best drill bits for metal to find the top performers and the best values. We also review the best impact bits to see if they are worth the money. Of course, our coverage also includes nut drivers, bit sets, spade, step, auger, concrete, and SDS bits – plus a whole lot more. If you put it into a drill or driver to get work done, you can probably find it here.

Bosch BlueGranite Turbo Carbide Hammer Drill Bits

Bosch BlueGranite Turbo Carbide Hammer Drill Bits

Earlier this summer we got a chance to go hang out with the folks at Bosch and check out some of their new tools. While the power tools were fun to play with, we didn’t want to leave out the new accessories we learned of as well. Roger Amrol, president of Bosch’s accessories division in North America, announced the availability of several new accessories for the company this year. What this preview focuses on, however, is concrete. For this, Bosch rolled out lots of new products, but the most innovative of these were the BlueGranite Turbo Carbide Hammer Drill Bits. These bits are the same BlueGranite you’ve come to love and use, but Bosch did something different with the shank.

Bosch Blue Granite Drill Bits drilling

Bosch Blue Granite Drill Bits Review

Blue Granite – now that’s a name that instills confidence. Bosch was going for the manly persona when it came up with that one (but what else should we expect from a German company?). Carbide hammer drill bits are for made for one thing: fast impact drilling in concrete, stone, or masonry. Low voltage, high temperature brazing prevents carbide cutting edge from breaking out even when heat builds up during deep drilling. Various usable lengths up to 10″.