Curtain Poles

Every Thing You Need To Know About Drill Bits

Spade Bit (Flat Bits):  This Spade or flat bits is designed for boring large diameter holes in wood Ranging from 6mm to 40mm  in diameter cutting a clean cut hole producing a professional look every time.  

Adjustable Wood Bit:  For Wood boring this adjustable blade allows the boring of multi-diameter holes from 3/4" to 3" in diameter and everything in between allowing one tool to do the work of many.   

Auger Bit:  Designed specifically for wood boring this coarse screw ended bit allows for quick drilling and also has large flutes for chip removal keeping the hole clean allowing maximum clarity.  Available in 6mm to 32mm.

Hole Saw:  Made for boring large diameter holes in all woods and light metal this hole saw will usually range from 1/2" to 6" in diameter accommodating for most jobs. 

Forstner Bit:  Specially designed for boring flat-bottomed holes in wood instead of the regular spade bit which does leave small hole in the bottom.  

Drill Saw Bit:  A specialized bit which allows cutting irregular contours and holes in woods or metals. 

Counter bore, Pilot and Countersink Bit:  Allowing drilling pilot, countersink and couter bore holes in one easy step which also has replaceable and interchangeable pilot bits allowing for all jobs needed.   

Installer Bit:  Installing phone wire, TV cable, computer and security system wire? This bit has a hole in the bit head for pulling wire through holes making any DIY job that little bit easier.  

Left Hand Bit:  This left hand bit is made specifically for extracting broken, right-hand-threaded studs, screws and bolts which may have become unwanted. 

Step Bit:  Made for repetitive drilling in steel, copper, brass, aluminum, plastic and also suitable for wood Debarring holes. 

Glass/Tile Bit:  This specialized bit is made for boring in glass or tiles without cracking or damaging the surface but still cutting a fine hole producing a neat and clean hole.   

Masonry Bit:  Made for boring in masonry and used in rotary hammers or hammer drills allowing for a universal bit that fits most if not all drills.  Available from 3mm to 18mm.

Scaling Chisel:  For chiseling, scaling and chipping masonry this chisel can be used in rotary hammers or hammer drills making it a very universal chisel fitting most drills.

All products with this finish are treated with a special wax imparting subtle matt richness to the metal. This gives excellent protection where products are fitted internally and maintained. Sometimes because of temperature changes your product might have a slight white bloom. We recommend you polish it with a soft cloth, this will restore the finish. However, mild steel or malleable iron, which are the two materials we forge, when fitted in damp bathrooms or wet properties, have the potential to exhibit surface rust. In these situations we recommend an application of maintenance wax. Please make sure plaster is fully dry before fitting ironmongery.

The maintenance wax will restore the finish and afford protection. If surface rust does occur rub with wire wool and apply maintenance wax with a rag or brush. Inevitably when two areas of metal come into contact with each other an abrasive action is enacted, and sooner or later the wax surfaces are lost by the constant rubbing action. This is unavoidable during the operational activity of the article, so where obvious abrasive areas of moving parts are visible an occasional light oiling is recommended.

There are many general advantages to using the powder coating process over conventional paints. For instance it contains no solvents so is kinder to the environment, overspray can be reused, it doesn’t run and it provides a tougher coating. Powder coating provides an attractive and durable corrosion resistant finish. The traditional black finish can last for a good 15 – 20 years so it’s an excellent low maintenance option for exterior ironmongery applications.

Pewter Patina is elegant and beautifully highlights the texture of the steel. Stylish and modern, it is equally suited to a new home as well as a period one. It has excellent anti-corrosion properties. Externally this finish requires no more than an occasional cleaning with a damp cloth. If you want a maintenance free finish combined with a superb natural metal colour then pewter patina is ideal.