Bosch Daredevil multipurpose bits are advertised for drilling wood, metal, plastic, tile, concrete, brick, block, and other masonry, but the right choice depends on the specific bit and job. [1][2][3] That broad range can help when you’re working with mixed materials—for example, when a project includes a wood component and a masonry surface—but it doesn’t mean every bit is equally suited to every material or application.
The product descriptions name different materials across the Daredevil line: one listing mentions metal, plastic, wood, brick, cement walls, and stone; another names tile, masonry, wood, metal, and concrete. [1][2] A review also lists brick, block, and tile alongside wood, metal, plastic, and masonry. [3] Taken together, those sources give you a useful overview of the advertised range, not a guarantee that every model covers every task.
Before drilling, check the packaging or product information for your exact bit model and match it to the material and application. For instance, a bit listed for tile may be relevant to a tile installation, while drilling into a brick or block surface is a different task; the listings don’t provide a single technique that applies to all of them. [2][3] The sections ahead distinguish the materials named in the sources and help you think about how to choose an appropriate bit and approach for the work in front of you.
Key takeaways
The sources name wood, metal, and plastic, as well as tile and several masonry materials. [1][2][3]
Brick, cement walls, stone, concrete, and block appear in the listings or review. [1][2][3]
Treat the material list as an advertised range; confirm suitability for your exact bit model and application.
Material choice is only part of the decision: the drilling task and technique also matter.
How does one bit work across different materials?
A Bosch Daredevil multipurpose bit is meant to handle more than one material, but it should not replace a specialized bit when the job calls for one. Bosch describes the set’s upgraded multi-grind heads as designed for drilling almost all types of materials, while a retailer identifies tungsten carbide tips on the set. [4][5]
What the head design tells you
The multi-grind head is the feature Bosch highlights for this set. [4] In practical terms, the product is presented as a general-purpose option when a project moves between materials, rather than a bit described for just one material. Bosch’s wording is broad, though: “almost all types” does not mean every material, every thickness, or every drilling condition. [4]
The retailer’s listing describes the tips as tungsten carbide. [5] That gives you a specific material detail about the tip, but the available source does not explain the head’s exact geometry or list every material the set can drill. [5] So use those descriptions as a reason to consider the bit for mixed-material work, not as proof that it will suit every task.
Where a multipurpose bit can help
A multipurpose bit can be a practical choice when one project involves more than one kind of material and you want to avoid changing bits for each step. For example, if you are assembling a project that involves drilling in different materials, the Daredevil set’s stated purpose may fit that workflow. [4] Check the bit’s packaging or manufacturer guidance for your exact material and application before drilling; the source descriptions do not provide a complete material-by-material compatibility chart.
Do not assume that “multipurpose” means the same performance or finish as a bit designed for a particular material. If a specialized bit is specified for your task, use that guidance instead of treating the Daredevil as a universal substitute. The sources support a broad, multi-material purpose, but they do not establish that the set replaces every specialized bit. [4][5]
Choose for the material and the job
Before you start, identify what you are drilling and what the hole needs to do. A pilot hole for assembly, a clean opening in a visible surface, and a hole in a material with specific drilling requirements may call for different bit choices; the available product descriptions do not say which of those jobs the Daredevil set is suited to.
The safe takeaway is simple: consider the Daredevil when you want one set described for broad material use, and verify the fit for the material and hole you need. Bosch points to upgraded multi-grind heads, and the retailer notes tungsten carbide tips; neither detail alone proves that one bit is the right choice for every material or finish. [4][5]
What can you use it to drill in a typical project?
Use a Bosch Daredevil multipurpose bit when one project calls for holes in several listed materials, such as wood, plastic, metal, or masonry—but match the bit to the material and task rather than assuming every hole will be the same. Product listings and a review name these material groups, including tile and specific masonry surfaces. [1] [2] [3]
Wood and plastic
For a typical shop or installation job, the stated wood and plastic uses make the bit a candidate for holes through those materials. [1] [3] [6] For example, you might be drilling a clearance hole in a wooden panel or making an opening in a PVC part; those are practical examples of the named materials, not a promise about a particular hole size or finish.
The sources identify the materials but do not specify how cleanly the bit cuts a given wood species or plastic, or which speed and setup to use. [1] [3] [6] Check the bit’s size and the job’s requirements before drilling, and test on a scrap of the same material if the edge quality matters.
Metal
The listings also name metal, with one product page specifying sheet metal and aluminum and mentioning angle iron. [1] [6] That makes the bit relevant to mixed-material work—for example, drilling a hole in a sheet-metal bracket or an aluminum piece during an installation.
Treat those examples as material coverage, not as a guarantee that one bit is suitable for every metal thickness or hole. The sources do not give a metal-thickness limit or a recommended drilling setup. [1] [6] For a specific piece of metal, confirm the bit size and use a suitable method for holding the work securely.
Masonry and tile
For harder building materials, listings name concrete, brick, block, stone, and tile. [1] [2] [3] A practical example is drilling into brick or concrete for an installation, or making a hole in tile as part of a project; the sources identify these materials but do not describe the surface, hole quality, or exact setup for each one.
Check the particular bit and the material before starting, especially when a job combines surfaces—for instance, tile over masonry. The supplied listings do not state a universal drilling mode, speed, or technique for every material, so do not infer one from the word “multipurpose.” [1] [2] [3]
In short, the named range covers wood, plastic, metal, and masonry-related materials, including tile. [1] [2] [3] Use that list to decide whether the bit is worth considering, then verify that its size and intended use suit the exact hole you need.
When is a multipurpose bit a useful choice?
A Bosch Daredevil multipurpose bit can be useful when one drilling task may pass through different materials, but check that the specific bit and your drill are compatible before you start. Bosch describes its set as suitable for drilling almost all types of materials, and product information lists examples including wood, metal, and masonry. [4][7] A review also names brick, block, tile, and plastic among materials these bits can drill. [3] For more detail, see . Bosch Daredevil Drill Bit Overheating: Causes and Fixes.
That flexibility can help with a repair or installation where you expect to encounter more than one material—for example, drilling through a wood surface into masonry behind it. Treat that as a reason to check the bit’s own packaging and instructions, not as a guarantee that every Daredevil bit suits every material, thickness, or drill. The available product descriptions use broad material lists, so confirm the exact bit’s intended use and the tool guidance before committing to a hole. [4][7][3]
For woodworking, remember that a multipurpose drill bit makes holes; it is not a saw and does not replace a tool designed for a particular cut or hole shape. If you are drilling a straightforward hole in wood, choose the bit based on the hole you need and the material, rather than assuming a multipurpose label makes it the best choice. A saw is for cutting; a drill bit is for drilling. The sources identify these Bosch products as drill bits, but do not give enough detail to compare them with purpose-specific woodworking bits or hole-making tools. [4][7]
When one bit makes sense
Keep a multipurpose bit in mind when you want one compatible option available for a job that may involve wood, metal, or masonry. For instance, it may be convenient to have a single bit on hand for a mixed-material repair, provided its packaging says it is suitable for the materials and your drill. [7]
Choose a purpose-specific bit or another tool when the job calls for a particular hole or cut and you need guidance the multipurpose description does not provide. Before drilling, check the package or manufacturer guidance for the exact bit’s listed materials and tool compatibility; do not rely on the product family name alone. The cited descriptions do not specify compatibility for every drill or every individual bit, so use the instructions for the model you have. [4][7]
What should you check before drilling?
Check the exact bit’s size and stated material range before drilling; “multipurpose” does not mean every Daredevil bit is suited to every job. Bosch describes its Daredevil set as intended for drilling almost all types of materials, but the available product information does not establish that every bit has identical dimensions or applications. [4]
Match the bit to the material
Start with the material you need to drill, then check the packaging or product listing for the specific bit. Those details apply to that listed bit, not automatically to another Daredevil model.
Tile and masonry deserve a separate check. A Home Depot listing describes a five-piece Daredevil carbide set for tile, masonry, wood, metal, and concrete. [2] If your project involves tile or masonry, verify that the exact bit you have is listed for that material rather than relying on the family name or on a description for a different set.
Check size and the task
Compare the bit diameter with the hole you need, and check its length against the material’s thickness and the space available behind it. For example, a bit that is long enough to reach through a workpiece may still be the wrong diameter for the fastener or fitting. The MP03 listing gives both working and overall length, so use the dimension that matches the question you are checking. [1]
Also consider what the hole is for. A small hole for a pilot or clearance may call for a different diameter than a larger opening, and a deep hole may need more reach than a shallow one. These are selection checks, not claims that a particular Daredevil bit will suit your project: confirm the specific product dimensions and material list first.
Follow the product instructions
Use the instructions for both the bit and the drill before you begin. The available product details identify materials and, for one bit, dimensions, but they do not establish one universal speed, drill mode, or safety procedure for every material and tool. [4][1][2] Don’t infer those settings from the word “multipurpose”; check the manufacturer’s directions for the exact bit, drill, and material.
If the listing leaves a detail unclear—especially suitability for tile, masonry, or a particular hole size—pause and confirm it with the manufacturer’s product information. That quick check helps you avoid choosing a bit based on a different model’s specifications.
Choose the bit for the material in front of you
The Bosch Daredevil multipurpose bit is marketed for several materials, but treat that range as a starting point and check the exact model before drilling. Bosch describes the set as suitable for almost all types of materials [4], while product listings name tile, masonry, wood, metal, and concrete [2], and another review also lists brick, block, and plastic [3]. Those descriptions can help you decide what to investigate, but they do not confirm that every bit in every set is intended for every material.
Match the bit to the job
Start by identifying what you are drilling and what the package or model documentation says that specific bit can handle. For example, if you are making a pilot hole in a wood project, confirm that the bit model is listed for wood; if you are drilling a tile backsplash, verify tile use for that same model before starting. The material names in a broad product description are not a substitute for checking the exact bit.
Pay attention to the surface and what may be behind it, too. A hole through a tile face is a different task from drilling into masonry behind the tile, so check the product guidance for the material you will actually contact. Likewise, “metal” is a broad category: do not assume that a general materials list settles whether a particular bit is right for your workpiece.
Use the material list as a shortlist
You can use the published range to narrow your search: the sources associate Daredevil multipurpose bits with wood and metal as well as tile and masonry-related materials [2][3]. But the sources do not establish that every model shares an identical application list, or provide detailed limits for particular materials. Check the package or manufacturer information for the bit’s exact model and intended application rather than relying on the product-family name alone.
If the exact bit’s instructions do not clearly cover your material, pause and confirm before drilling. That simple check can help you avoid choosing a bit based only on a broad label, especially when your project involves tile, concrete, or another material with a distinct surface.
The key takeaway: Daredevil multipurpose bits are presented for a broad range of materials, but the range is not a guarantee for every model. Before you start, match the exact bit to the material in front of you and confirm its stated application.