it's usually chrome.
but some metal bits are chrome, so the way to know a masonary bit is because it has a wider tip like an arrow head or a spade and of coarse, a metal bit won't cut masonary
hope that helps :)
ANS 2 - If you're drilling more than a couple of bricks, I'd advise renting ( or buying) a hammer drill. - Even with the masonry bits, regular drills are no use for masonry. -The right drill saves a lot of time and sore wrists,
The colour really depends on the manufacturer. There is no convention that says a metal drilling bit is any particular colour. -Most of mine are steel blue. However, I have noticed that many of the newer bits lately are Gold coloured for metal bits.
It depends on the maker, they are often a dull silver colour, but not always. The distinctive feature is always the carbide tip which is slightly wider than the bit size, and quite obvious on the point of the bit.
A masonary bit and hammer drill work best. Try to drill the mortar joint if you can.
HSS bits, Brad bits and masonry bits.
Some Hilti bits come 24 " long.
.-Standard wood bits (as opposed to augers) are 'brad tipped'. This means a narrow, sharp centre point and 2 tiny points at the sides. This helps to keep the bit exactly on the mark. - Masonry bits always have a point made of carbide steel that sticks out slightly from the front and sides of the barrel.
Arrow shaped glass drilling bits work well. Masonry bits also work. Both can be found at home improvement stores.
Hss drill bits, Titanium coated drill bits and brad point drill bits.
The drill bits used to drill steel come in different colors. The packaging will indicate what materials can be drilled.
Masonry refers to brick and cement. If you have to drill a hole in that kind of material, just put the masonry bit in your drill, and you can drill the hole in exactly the same way that you would drill a hole in wood, it works the same way.
Drill bits are for fitting into a drilling machine to drill holes.
Drill bits are for fitting into a drilling machine to drill holes.
Drill bits are made of steel, and often coated with titanium or cobalt.
The only tool that uses drill bits is a drill. There are, however, many different types of drill bits. The drill bits vary by material, size, shape, and function.
The most common type of drill bit is the 'straight shank steel twist drill' . Other less common but still much used bits are the Brad tipped bit for woodworking and the carbide tipped bit for masonry.