Tapered vs Straight drill bits. How do you know which is which?

[GaryM]

@mixdenny

And for all practical purposes, you really aren’t going to see any. I’ve been machining and woodworking for 50 years and have not come across one - except for those complex pilot/body/countersink drills. Some of those replace the pilot/body combo with a tapered bit.

The only ones I see are places like Rockler for serious woodworkers.

Dennis

I’ve fit a set for screw sizes 6 through 12 with the countersink or plug option. I’ve only used them on hardwood such as oak or maple. Not used them years however.

GaryM