Can We Use A Metal Drill Bit (Twist-Bit) For Wood?

Yes, we can us a metal drill bit for wood. I am specifically talking about the HSS twist bits here.
Even though they are not as good to use as the brad point drill bits, we can definetly use them for Drilling into wood.
Some of the downsides however with using Twist bits for wood is that they will have are not as pointy so it is harder to get the hole started in the right place.
It also clogs up more quickly, especially when we are drilling soft woods.

[@jeffman3]

It's been my observation that the dedicated wood bits are much less prone to splintering on breakthrough. With some care you can generally avoid the bit wandering as you start the cut but there's nothing much to be done to protect the back side of the piece unless you can clamp a sacrificial backing to it.

[@moteroargentino7944]

I just have masonry and metal tips. And built quite a few furniture pieces and wood contraptions. Metal bits work just fine, but my advice is to start with a small bit and go up to the desired size, as they're quite aggressive and can make a mess if you start with a big one.

[@luiscarlosvieira3966]

If you use a 3mm drill to make initial holes, the twisted drill will work perfectly... and with harder woods it will work even better...

[@מאירפנירי-ז6מ]

U checked only one tipe of wood,
And also it depends which accurate/clean hole u want

[@gazs7237]

You can use anything to drill into wood if you push hard enough 😂

[@MySmallToolShed]

😂

[@DSCuber]

TIL I’ve been drilling holes into my walls with a metal bit

[@Fine_i_set_the_handle]

Well if your using a steel bit just use a steel punch as well then your bit won't wander.