Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN SPEEDBOR MAX 5/8-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit
Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.
What Customers Are Saying
The product is a high-performing and versatile woodworking drill bit that can quickly and cleanly drill holes through various types of wood, including hardwoods and old, rough-cut lumber. Many customers praised its sharp, aggressive cutting ability, which allows it to "chew through" the material with minimal effort. However, some caution that its aggressive nature requires careful control, as it can pull the drill forward and potentially cause issues if used improperly or in certain applications. A small number of users also reported that the bit dulled or burned up more quickly than expected, especially when used on very hard woods. Overall, the consensus is that the drill bit is an excellent choice for tasks like boring holes for electrical wiring, installing landscape timbers, and creating pilot holes for other projects, though users should take care when operating it.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.soft steel
Would Not Recommendthe hex end twisted off shaft. steel too soft.Bit fared better, but quickly lost its cutting edge. Had to sharpen several times.
Irwin WAKE UP!
The bits with 3/8" shafts were perfect, the bits with the 1/4" shafts are junk.Don't you people read the reviews? Not only do the shafts break with a cordless but the screw tip at the end is too small for bits over 1/2" it strips out before it pulls the bit through the wood. How could you stop making a great tool ?
From irwin.com
5/8 speed bore
Would RecommendGreat bit. Needed for stair newel post install and worked great.
Verified Purchaser
Small shank
Would Not RecommendThey used to be great bits when they had a 3/8” shank. They are garbage now, 1/4” shank twists right off.
From irwin.com
Great bit
Would RecommendWorks as described. Makes drilling large holes much easier
From SPEEDBOR MAX 1-1_SLASH_4-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Very good product, but it was difficult to bore through a mostly live tree. In another six months, the tree would probably be dried out enough to be bored easily. ( we have a problem with beavers killing trees, and the plan was to blow it down with an application of tannerite).
From SPEEDBOR MAX 1-1_SLASH_4-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Irwin Speedbore
Would RecommendNeeded a bit that word work its way through 4x4’s. Did it with ease. Good value for the $
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Great product
Would RecommendIt worked great, used it several times, very accurate.
From SPEEDBOR MAX 1_SLASH_2-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
impressive
Would RecommendI was amazed how well it worked. It tore through the wood I used it on.
From SPEEDBOR MAX 1-1_SLASH_4-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes