Gimlet Bits Set Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-MWLE-9262
Jlab Export is a leading Gimlet Bits Set Manufacturer,and suppliers in India
A gimlet bit bores a small pilot hole in wood before a screw goes in. Its threaded point draws the bit into the timber while the auger body lifts the chips out. This set has 7 bits from 5/64 to 3/16 in (about 2 to 5 mm) in black-finished tempered steel, for screws from No. 2 to No. 9.
Specifications
| Pieces | 7 gimlet bits |
| Diameters | 5/64, 3/32, 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, 11/64 and 3/16 in (about 2 to 5 mm) |
| Pilot holes for | No. 2 to No. 9 wood screws |
| Tip | Threaded screw point |
| Body | Auger body that lifts the chips out |
| Material | Tempered steel, black finish |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 units |
| Dispatch time | Usually 4–6 working days |
| Manufacturer | JLab (Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd), Ambala, India |
Woodwork Exercises for Students
A first carpentry job is fixing a hinge or a small bracket to a board. Students square the screw positions across the wood with a Square Ruler and mark each one in pencil. A gimlet started on each mark gives a straight pilot hole, and the screws are then driven with a Yankee Screwdriver.
Teachers can show why pilot holes matter. Students drive one screw near the end of a softwood strip without a pilot hole and one into a gimlet hole, then look for splits. They can also bore a hole with a wood bit from the Drill Bit Set and compare the hole edge and the chips with those from the gimlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a gimlet bit used for?
It bores a small pilot hole in wood so that a screw goes in straight and the timber does not split. The threaded point pulls the bit in as it turns, so little push is needed, and the auger body carries the chips up and out of the hole.
Which gimlet size should I use for a screw?
Pick a bit close to the core of the screw, the solid shank inside the thread, and not the outside of the thread. The 7 bits in this set cover pilot holes for No. 2 to No. 9 screws. Go one size smaller in softwood and use the core size in hardwood.
How is a gimlet different from a twist drill?
A twist drill has a plain cutting point and must be pressed into the work. A gimlet has a threaded screw point that feeds itself into the wood as it turns. It is a woodworking tool and is not meant for metal.
How do I keep the pilot hole straight?
Start the point on a marked centre and hold the bit square to the face while turning it steadily. Check the angle from two sides before the bit goes in far. In deep holes, back the bit out once or twice to clear the chips.
Other Wood Boring Bits and Sets
- Forstner Bits Set (flat-bottomed holes)
- Dowel Drill Bit Set
- Shell Boring Bits for mortises Set
- Center and Flat Drill Bits Set
For a quote, use Add To Cart or send us a message through the contact page.
Last updated: 5 November 2026
