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Marples 1-3/8-in x 3-11/16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit

Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN Marples 1-3/8-in x 3-11/16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit

4.6
224
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 4.6 out of 5
224 Reviews


91% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product appears to be a high-quality drill bit that performs well for various woodworking tasks. Customers praised its ability to create clean, smooth, and precise holes, even in hardwoods. The bit stayed sharp through multiple uses and could withstand cutting through nails without dulling. However, some customers experienced issues with the bit wandering or binding in the wood, especially when drilling deeper holes. There were also a few reports of mislabeled bit sizes. Overall, the majority of reviews were very positive, highlighting the bit's sharpness, durability, and ability to produce high-quality results.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
224 Customer Reviews

I would buy again if I needed

Would Recommend

It drills a nice clean flat hole but it is slow , every drill bit whether spade bits forstner bits their slow but they make a smooth hole. I'm making a project that needs smooth bottom holes.

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Not good if you’re looking for something precise

Would Not Recommend

Bought two of these at the same time and the diameter of the holes drilled by the bits are off by about 1/8” from each other.

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Response from Irwin Tools

Hello Bren, I appreciate your feedback on the IRWIN Marples 1-1/4-in x 3-11/16-in Woodboring Forstner Drill Bit 1966932 and I'm sorry to hear 2 o...

Irwin ToolsApril 23, 2024

Size is incorrect

Would Not Recommend

While I genuinely like Irwin products, this one was extremely disappointing. The size was off by 1/8” dispite being label as 1-3/8” 34.9mm. The actual measurement was 1-1/4”. Others on the site verified the mislabeling, both on the package and the incorrect marking on the shank of the forstner bit itself. Just wish I checked before I set up my cabinets work. Going to another place tomorrow and buy another brand. Can’t trust Irwin any longer. PS: IRWIN Customer Service, please don’t ask m...

March 26, 2024
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Response from Irwin Tools

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Your feedback is valuable as we take into consideration every piece of feedback that we come ...

Irwin ToolsMarch 26, 2024

great bit for accurate hole cutting

Would Recommend

very sharp and accurate cuts

March 18, 2024
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Hold the piece of wood still with clamps as needed

Great bit. Worked as described

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Irwin dont waste your time.

At first i thought this was a great forstner bit. Untill i tried the Diablo. The irwin was not cutting as clean as it could. Diablo is way better

August 2, 2023
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Response from ProductExpert

Hello Jared Thank you for your feedback regarding the drill bit model number 1966933. I am sorry to hear you are unhappy with this product and would...

ProductExpertAugust 11, 2023

StanleyTools

Keep up the good work

Would Recommend

Mounted onto a press drill and item worked great!

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Keep up the good work

Would Recommend

Mounted on press drill and Item worked great!

June 15, 2023
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Not the best

Would Not Recommend

This is nowhere near the quality of say...a Milwaukee...

April 10, 2023
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Response from ProductExpert

Hello CC BIRDHOUSE LLC and thank you for your feedback on the 1966931 IRWIN Marples 1-1/8-in x 3-11/16-in Woodboring Forstner Drill Bit, your feedbac...

ProductExpertSeptember 7, 2023

StanleyTools

Bit works like a charm

Would Recommend

Great quality forsner bit, used it to drill out cabinet doors for hinges. Well worth the money!

March 7, 2023
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Useless

Would Not Recommend

The bit would not go through some hard wood that bought it to use on. Extremely disappointed. Barley worked on cedar. 👎🏻

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Response from SBD_Product Expert

Hello.
Thank you for your feedback regarding the Drill bit. I am sorry to hear you are unhappy with this product and would be more than happy t...

SBD_Product ExpertFebruary 28, 2023

Maybe ok for soft wood but not for hard wood

Would Not Recommend

Drilled 14 1/2" deep holes in oak which went ok as long as you are patient. Had to sharpen the bit to get through 7 more holes. Have been unable to adequately re-sharpen to continue using it.

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Response from SBD_Product Expert

Hello, appreciative customer Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback on the Drill bit (Model #1966938) and I'm sorry to hear about...

SBD_Product ExpertMarch 1, 2023

It can get destroy if it hits a nail inside a wood

Would Recommend

very strong and reliable for cutting wood , a longer shaft would be better

November 7, 2022
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The item matches the description

Would Recommend

This is a good product for the price, the blades dulled relatively quickly which is why it’s always better to buy more than one fostner bit. I haven’t found any better brands yet. This has been the one to last the longest so far!

October 31, 2022
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