This category holds consumables and fittings for power tools: saw blades, drill bits and hole saws, sanding paper and belts, screwdriver bits, cutting and grinding discs, and more. It suits tradespeople, workshops and keen DIYers, with Makita, Bosch, Wera and Wiha among the leading brands.
How to choose bits, blades and accessories
Material. Start with what you are cutting, drilling or sanding. Wood, metal, masonry and tile each need a different tooth shape, grit or cutting edge, and a bit made for one material wears out quickly or does poor work in another.
Fit and tool system. Check the shank type, arbor diameter or blade bore against your tool. Hex shanks suit most drill drivers, SDS shanks are made for hammer drills, and circular saw and angle grinder accessories must match the disc size and bore of the machine.
Blade teeth and grit. Saw blades with fewer teeth cut quickly but leave a rougher edge, while a higher tooth count gives a cleaner finish. Sanding paper works the same way: coarse grits remove material, fine grits prepare a surface for paint or varnish.
Frequency of use. A tradesperson who drives hundreds of screws a day benefits from hardened, impact-rated bits and harder-wearing blades. For an occasional job, a basic set costs less and will usually last long enough.
Single items or sets. Sets of bits and screwdrivers in a case keep sizes together and cover most household tasks. Buying single pieces makes more sense once you know which sizes you use up fastest.
Brands in this category
- Makita: best known for its cordless power tools, and its accessories are designed to match its own saws, drills and grinders.
- Bosch: offers accessories for both professional and home use, covering drilling, sawing, sanding and cutting.
- Wera: a German maker known for its Kraftform handle design and for screwdriver bits made for hard use.
- Wiha: a German manufacturer known for screwdrivers, including insulated VDE-tested models for electrical work.
- DeWalt: known for tough accessories sold in sets for site work, especially drilling and screwdriving bits.
- Metabo: a German brand with a long history in angle grinders, and a source of cutting and grinding discs.
- Gedore, Hazet and KS Tools: German workshop tool makers whose bit sets and screwdriver sets are aimed at mechanics and trade users.
Also in our range: KWB, CIMCO and Einhell.
Within the category you will find saw blades, drill bits and hole saws, sanding paper and belts, screwdriver bits and screwdrivers, cutting and grinding discs, milling cutters and chisels, and dust extraction attachments.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right drill bit?
Choose the bit by material first, then by size and shank. Use wood or metal twist bits for those materials and masonry or SDS bits for brick and concrete. Make sure the shank fits your chuck or tool holder.
What does the number of teeth on a saw blade mean?
The tooth count shows how fine the cut will be. Fewer teeth remove material faster but leave a rougher edge, so they suit rough framing work. More teeth cut more slowly and leave a cleaner edge, which suits furniture and finishing work.
Can I use accessories from one brand on another brand's tools?
In many cases, yes, provided the fitting is the same. Standard hex shanks, SDS shanks and common blade bores are shared across manufacturers. Check the shank type or blade diameter and bore before buying, as some tools use their own fittings.
Which sanding paper grit should I use?
Use a coarse grit, around 40 to 80, to strip paint or shape wood, and a medium grit, around 100 to 150, to smooth it. Finish with a fine grit of 180 or higher before painting or varnishing. Work through the grits in order rather than skipping several steps.
