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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

Awesome

Would Recommend

I own a few of these in different diameters and let me tell you they are awesome! I use em when ever I have to route wiring through studs. The small corkscrew on the tip is the trick. It grabs ahold of the wood and pulls the bit into the material and just chews right through. You definitely gotta pay attention to what you’re doing and have a good, firm grip on the drill because they can and will catch the material and twist your wrist around. They’re not for every wood boring job out there but f...

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The Bit that Couldn't

Would Not Recommend

Bought this Irwin 1 1/4" wood bit for making electrical cable passages through my 2x6 pine studded walls. Lasted 4 1/2 holes and wouldn't go any further, no matter which of my 3 HD drills I tried. Returned, looking for a better performer...

January 5, 2023
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SBD_Product ExpertMarch 1, 2023

Good bit, but take it slow

does a good job of boring , but the screw tip tends to pull the bit into the wood too quickly causing the drill to stall

November 22, 2022
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Irwin ToolsSeptember 22, 2023

Speedbor bitts

Would Recommend

These bitts cut thur wood so much quicker than reg bitts .

November 16, 2022
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Great product and lasts a long time

Would Recommend

This is a great product. It has a starter auger, so it basically pulls the bit through the wood for you. You don’t have to apply any pressure and drill kickback is nonexistent. I love it.

October 26, 2022
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Awesome piece of equipment. Gets the job done! YES

Would Recommend

Awesome piece of equipment. Gets the job done! Yahoo!

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Good value, works as well as more expensive bits

Would Recommend

Easy to use, good fit for outlets. Used to drill an outlet through a 2x4, worked well, good value.

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My goto bits for large boring projects.

Would Recommend

These are great for my purposes (boring pilot holes through landscaping timbers). But when I put them on my 1/2" drill with an extension piece they just run right through 8"pieces with little trouble at all. They have a pilot screw on the tip that engages the wood and proceeds to guide the bit through the wood. Very little effort is needed to bore the holes. And because they have the small sharp cutters on the outside edge of the bit, the hole is clean cut.

April 13, 2022
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Quick Hole Cutting

Would Recommend

I got this to drill holes into hackberry tree stumps to get rid of them. Wow, does this bit drill a hole, it pulls itself in and throws the chips out.

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Great Bit

Would Recommend

I use this 5/8" bit on exotic hard woods and I found that it was great. I have added an extension to get this bit through 5 1/2 inches. It is holding its edge and still cutting well

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