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SPEEDBOR MAX 1/2-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit

Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN SPEEDBOR MAX 1/2-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit

4.4
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 4.4 out of 5
232 Reviews


87% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The drill bit is generally praised for its effectiveness in quickly and cleanly drilling holes through various types of wood, including hardwoods. It is described as sharp, durable, and able to handle the job with minimal effort. However, some users experienced issues such as the bit pulling the drill forward too aggressively or causing tear-out in certain materials. A few also reported the bit burning out or getting stuck. Overall, the drill bit is considered a great tool for most woodworking applications, but users should exercise caution, especially when drilling in harder woods or encountering obstacles.

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232 Customer Reviews

Great but

Would Recommend

I bought this for drilling holes through the wood got running power throughout the house. It is sturdy and gets the job done.

February 27, 2025
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What you should know about this drill bit.

This drill bit made my light duty drill smoke when I tried to drill a hole in a stump. It really needs a heavy drill drill for best results.

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Response from Irwin Tools

Hello Mark and thank you for your feedback on the 3041009 IRWIN SPEEDBOR MAX 1-1/4-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute Drill Bit. Your feedback is valuab... Read More

Irwin ToolsJanuary 14, 2025

Not good for hard/dense wood.

Would Not Recommend

The bit almost broke my wrist. It bites very well, but there is nothing on the packaging the warns that it is probably only good for soft woods. The self-driving/self-drawing screw grabs tight, but the blade head is not sharp enough to cut at the rate of pull into the wood. It immediately locked up the drill head and spun the grip.

December 23, 2024
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Response from Irwin Tools

Hello jbinsomnia. I appreciate your feedback. I would like to speak to you about the experience you had with the 3041009 IRWIN SPEEDBOR MAX 1-1/4-in... Read More

Irwin ToolsDecember 24, 2024

Fast drilling bit

Works great

August 30, 2024
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Works great could use a little longer shaft

Would Recommend
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Quick drill bit

Would Recommend

Drills holes quickly

May 17, 2024
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Don’t buy it

Would Not Recommend

Terrible product

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Response from Irwin Tools

Hello Self and thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback on the 3041009 IRWIN SPEEDBORE MAX 1-1/4-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-Flute Drill B... Read More

Irwin ToolsMay 7, 2024

Solid bit!

Would Recommend

Great design for drilling a tunnel under your sidewalk for irrigation tubing and landscape lighting wire! Team this bit with three (3) 12" long 1/4" Edwin socket extenders and you can drill a 36" long tunnel. Then, using a dead blow hammer, drive a 1 1/2" pvc pipe through the tunnel.

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Cuts through wood like butter

Would Recommend

It is a great bit that plows through wood. My ONLY complaint, the numbers to tell what bit it is always quickly wear off. Also would be great if they sold a storage case to make this a non issue

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take it easy on the pushing the drill into the wor

Would Recommend

I like the design and the way it just boars through the wood, but the shaft is not strong enough and it snapped making the bit almost useless, and i bought 2 of them and it hasn't happened to the shaft but i have been taken it easier than the first one

February 24, 2024
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Response from Irwin Tools

Hello Jeff, I appreciate your feedback on the IRWIN 3041009 and I'm sorry to hear the shaft broke. Your satisfaction is our top priority. Please ... Read More

Irwin ToolsFebruary 26, 2024

You should a drill with an additional handle

Excellent bit

January 7, 2024
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Nice bit

Cuts fast, less kickback on breakthrough than most. Just watch for nails, it's not really made to deal with them.

June 7, 2023
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Dull on arrival

Would Not Recommend

The cutting edges looked suspect out of the package. But chucked it up and gave it a try. First go with my bit brace resulted in massive tear out on the entry side. And once the snail stopped advancing the bit all cutting stopped, even with a lot of pressure. Tried to finish the hole from the opposite side of the 2x6. Same result. So I figured Id give it a spin in the cordless drill. Not much difference. Just faster and the bit was able to wear away enough wood to complete the hole. Both borings...

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