Straight shank: The most common shank for drilling machines.

Morse taper shank: The most common shank for a drill press.

Hex bit: 1/4 inch screw bits are common for use with handheld screwdriver.

SDS-Plus (SDS+): The most common SDS-size and take hammers/chisels up to 4 kg.
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SDS-Max: Designed for hammers/chisels over 5 kg.

Flange: The most common fastening for cutting and grinding discs, as well as some wheel brushes in metal.

M14 thread: Thread common on metal brushes used on angle grinders.

Square: Square shank common on thread tap tools.

Weldon: Weldon-skaft är vanligt på kärnborr.
