Irwin Speedbor Spade Bits

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Average reader rating

3.5

out of 5

Brand:

Irwin

Model:

88888

Price:

$10

Description

* Double spur design scribes the hole before the chips are made, producing a cleaner hole and reducing vibration
* Applicable Materials: Wood
* Cutting Edge Material: Tool Steel
* Length Group: Long
* Patented micro-groove cutting edge and spurs produce a smoother hole finish.
* Dimensions: 1/4" hex shank fits all drills and 1/4" quick change adapters.

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Reader Reviews

Spade bits have there place

Reviewed by: danupsman

Review Summary

I've had this exact set of spade bits for many years and use them more frequently than I'd like to admit. Let's face it , they do have their place. They drill a decent fast hole and their inexpensive and easily sharpened. Not a bit I'd want to use in a fine woodworking application, but they can drill that hole in the back of a kitchen or bathroom cabinet very fast and fairly cleanly if you drill from both sides to avoid breakout.

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You can also get these bits in a shorter length for drilling fast holes in studs for plumbing and electric wire access as well. I like these ones that have the little spur on the edges . They seem to cut a cleaner hole, but are also a little harder to sharpen. Another cool thing about these is that if you need a little smaller hole you can file the sides down to the size you need. IMO Every handy man should have at least one set of these.

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5.0

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Not worth the money

Reviewed by: lavoie4

Review Summary

It may be my experience alone but I think others may agree, most cutting items manufactured by Irwin are not very sharp and most times come out of the package dull. I agree that spade bits are very useful, but why waste the money on something that cuts so poorly.