Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN Extra long 3/8-in x 16-in Woodboring Spade bit Drill Bit

Just what I needed

I needed to drill through my drywall and bottom plate to run wiring through the floor and install a light switch and light fixture in my pantry. I considered a flex auger bit but they were $40! This was the perfected economical alternative.

Drill bit

I needed an auger drill bit to drill holes for brace pins in fence posts. I asked a Lowe's worker "should I get an auger bit or a spade bit, which one will work better" he said spade drill so I bought it. Tried it once and went back to buy an auger bit which worked alot better.

One of the best bits I've purchased.

Great product will purchase another in a different size.

Drills faster than a woodpecker

I needed the long reach to go through the fence post, 2x4 and fence panel. I would buy another one if I ever had to but I think that with the quality of this one it will be around for a long time.

agressive speedbore

This puts a hole in wood quickly! It is aggressive and not one you can start and back off. It pulls aggressively. If you need a quick hole, this will do it. If you want more control choose a regular spade bit.

Works well

Needed to drill through several stacked landscape timbers. This bit was perfect for the job.

Irwin Speedbor

Good product but didn't last too long after drilling thru 22 2X4s.

Drill bit

Excellent drill bit, I used it today to drill holes in 6x6 treated wood for landscaping and used rebar to fasten to another and drive into the ground.

Inexpensive but dulls quickly

I used this to bore 3/8” holes through 6x6 PT lumber as a pilot hole for 1/2” spikes. It worked well in the beginning, but noticibly begun dulling after about 10-12 holes. After about 20 holes it took a lot of downward pressure to bore holes.

Good value and performance

Needed a long 3/8" wood boring bit to reach through a thick wall. Took longer to buy it than it did to bore the hole!