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What Customers Are Saying
The product features a tri-flute design that allows for efficient and quick drilling through various types of wood. Many users praise its speed and ability to create clean, straight holes. However, some report issues with durability, especially with the smaller 1/4-inch shanks, noting the bits can dull or break prematurely. There are also concerns about potential splintering or damage on the backside of the wood due to the aggressive cutting action. Overall, the product seems suitable for many woodworking tasks, but users should pair it with a powerful drill to get the best results, and the 3/8-inch shank versions are preferred for more demanding applications.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.No cutting power
Would Not RecommendDid not have the cutting power I expected. Ended up buying a cheaper bit that worked much better.
From 1-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Drill
Would RecommendBuilding my own cabin most materials from Lowe’s. Was used to paddle drills for electric and plumbing. I put this on my dewalt impact drill. What a difference just feeding it thru instead of pushing it thru.
From 1-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
This is by far the best drill bit to use for wood.
From 3_SLASH_4-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserVerified Pro Sweepstakes
Excellent
Dependable drill and did an awesome job to what I needed done.
From 3_SLASH_4-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Great Wood Bit - Great Price!
Would RecommendNice bit - drills cleanly and quickly through wood
From 1-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Broke Day 1
Would Not RecommendPurchased one today to drill stumps. The bit broke off on the 4th stump. Probably drilled fewer than 20 holes total. Would have hoped for more.
works good
Would Recommendfirst one I bought broke returned for another it works great, I am careful not to put in bind. have drilled 120 1 inch holes. starts clean and is fast
From irwin.com
Do not buy
Would Not RecommendI went to use the drill bits for the second time today, first time using the 1 1/4 bit and I broke the shank on the third 2x4 I attempted to drill through. Unless they go back to 3/8 shank they are not worth spending your money on.
From irwin.com
Sucks
Would Not RecommendI bought this maybe 2 days ago the end that goes in the drill is already stripped out and the thing barely gose through wood any more this bit sucks save your money
From irwin.com
To help make my storage Board
Would RecommendGoing to use this to drill holes on the board I'm making. Then I install the cut up dowl rods to hang items on them
Worked well. Clean hole.
Would RecommendWorked well with a predrilled hole and left a surprisingly smooth surface.
Better than any paddle bit
Would RecommendI had to drill thru numerous studs while remodeling and running electrical wiring. After trying a paddle bit of the same size I thought there has to be a better and faster way. The Tri-Flute drill bit drills so fast that you have to back off the forward push a little. I used a regular corded drill but a cordless would work as well
Product needed special
Would Not RecommendScrew tip trapped the wood a cause it to loose grip with the chuck to solve this problem I had to apply the bit to the wood very slowly
From 3_SLASH_4-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Worth every penny!
Would RecommendI was skeptical to purchase this item as I only needed it for one project. I used it and now I want to find more projects so I can use it again! Best purchase, works like a dream.
Easier to use than spade bits
Would RecommendI find this design easier to use than the spade bits for drilling holes. They work best for me when using the low speed setting on the drill and keeping the speed fairly low on variable speed drills that don't have speed ranges. Even though they are wood boring bits they work pretty well for aluminum doors. The small flutes will cut through the aluminum layer cleanly if you work carefully.
From 3_SLASH_4-in x 6-in Woodboring Tri-flute bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Poor quality
Would Not RecommendThis bit broke the first time I used it. I was only 1/2 inch into the wood when it broke.