Makita SDS Bits and Attachments
A Makita SDS drill bit set is what you grab when the wall fights back and you still need clean holes for fixings, anchors, and services.
On block, brick, and concrete, a proper Makita SDS set saves you burning out cheap bits and wasting time re-drilling. Pick the right shank type for your drill, keep sizes you actually use, and you'll fly through first fix without the snatch and slip.
What Jobs Are Makita SDS Drill Bit Sets Used For?
- Drilling fast, accurate fixing holes in brick and block for frame fixings, brackets, and battens when you are doing first fix or refurbs.
- Punching through concrete and dense masonry for conduit clips, tray supports, and pipe runs where a standard hammer drill just polishes the hole.
- Running repeated anchor and plug holes on site without constantly swapping blunt bits, because a Makita SDS set keeps the common sizes together in one case.
- Opening up clean pilot holes for larger drilling and attachments on heavier work, so the bit tracks straight instead of wandering across hard faces.
Choosing the Right Makita SDS Drill Bit Set
Match the set to your drill and the material first, because the wrong shank or length will slow you down and chew bits for no reason.
1. SDS Plus vs SDS Max (Shank Type)
If you are on a typical cordless or smaller mains SDS, you want SDS Plus, and that covers most fixing and service holes. If you are on a big combi or breaker drill and drilling larger diameters all day, go SDS Max, but do not buy Max bits expecting them to fit a Plus chuck.
2. Sizes You Actually Use
For day-to-day fixings, a set with the common 5mm to 10mm range gets used constantly, so make sure it has duplicates of the sizes you burn through. If you are regularly doing anchors or sleeve fixings, look for sets that include the bigger diameters you keep borrowing off other lads.
3. Working Length and Reach
If you are drilling through render, dot and dab, or thick masonry, a longer bit stops you bottoming out and chewing the flutes at the face. For tight spaces and quick fixing holes, shorter bits are stiffer and tend to drill cleaner with less wandering.
Makita SDS Drill Bit Set FAQs
Which is better, SDS Plus or SDS Max?
Neither is "better" across the board, they are for different drills and workloads. SDS Plus is the everyday choice for most trade fixing holes in brick, block, and concrete. SDS Max is for larger diameter holes and heavier concrete work on bigger SDS drills, and the bits will not fit an SDS Plus chuck.
Can you put an SDS bit in a regular drill?
No, not directly, because an SDS shank will not clamp properly in a standard keyed or keyless chuck. In the real world, if you need SDS performance, use an SDS drill and the right bits, because bodging it risks slip, wobble, and a ruined hole.
Who makes the best SDS drill bits?
It depends what you drill all week and what you are willing to replace, but Makita SDS bits are a solid site choice because they are consistent, readily available, and suit the drills a lot of trades already run. The "best" bit is the one that matches your drill system and survives your wall type without going blunt after a handful of holes.
Are SDS drill bits better?
For masonry drilling with an SDS machine, yes, they are the right tool for the job, because the shank system is designed to take the hammering and keep drilling efficiently. They are not "better" for wood or metal work, and they are pointless if you do not have an SDS drill to drive them properly.
Do Makita SDS drill bit sets cover concrete as well as brick and block?
Yes, that is exactly what they are for, but expect harder concrete and aggregate to wear bits quicker than blockwork. If you are drilling concrete all day, buy a set with the sizes you use most and keep a couple of spares, because the "one bit does everything" dream does not last long on real sites.
Who Uses Makita SDS Sets?
- Sparkies and plumbers drilling masonry for clips and brackets, because SDS bits cut properly without you leaning on the drill all day.
- Fixers, joiners, and kitchen fitters putting in frame fixings and heavy-duty plugs, especially on older walls where brick hardness changes every few courses.
- Groundworkers and general builders drilling concrete for anchors and site hardware, keeping a Makita SDS drill bit set in the van as the go-to for snagging and punch-list work.
The Basics: Understanding SDS Drill Bits
SDS is about how the bit locks into the drill and takes the hammering, so the energy goes into the wall instead of slipping in the chuck. Here is what matters on site.
1. The SDS Shank (Why It Drills Faster)
An SDS shank has grooves that let the bit slide and strike properly, so the drill can hammer while it rotates. That is why an SDS bit will keep cutting in hard masonry where a normal round-shank bit just overheats and stops making progress.
2. SDS Plus vs SDS Max (Two Different Systems)
SDS Plus is the common system for most trade drilling and fixing work. SDS Max is for bigger drills, bigger holes, and heavier concrete work, and the bits are not interchangeable, so you need to buy the set that matches your machine.
SDS Accessories That Save Time on Site
A couple of add-ons make SDS drilling cleaner, quicker, and less likely to end in snapped bits or dusty clean-ups.
1. Depth Stops
If you are drilling repeated fixing holes, a depth stop stops you going too deep and blowing the back out of plaster, and it keeps anchors consistent so you are not fighting proud fixings.
2. Dust Extraction Adaptors and Drill Dust Collectors
Use a dust adaptor when you are drilling indoors or on finished areas, because it keeps the hole clear and saves you the grief of dust all over floors, sockets, and customer furniture.
3. Replacement Single SDS Bits (Common Sizes)
Even with a full Makita SDS set, you will wear out the sizes you use every day, so grabbing singles in your main diameters stops the whole set being useless because one bit has gone blunt.
Shop Makita SDS Drill Bit Sets at ITS
Whether you need a compact Makita SDS drill bit set for everyday fixings or a broader Makita SDS set with the sizes you reach for on bigger jobs, we have the range ready to go. It is all stocked in our own warehouse for fast next day delivery, so you can get the right bits on site without losing a shift.
