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1/2-in x 16-in Woodboring Spade bit Drill Bit

Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN 1/2-in x 16-in Woodboring Spade bit Drill Bit

4.6
112
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 4.6 out of 5
112 Reviews


91% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this drill bit for cutting through pressure-treated lumber, railroad ties, and 6x6 posts with remarkable ease and speed. Many describe it as going through dense wood effortlessly, with reviewers noting it outperforms standard bits and maintains sharpness through multiple holes. The extra-long design is repeatedly cited as essential for reaching through thick beams and stacked timbers where shorter bits failed. A few users mention slight flex if not held perfectly straight or dulling on very hard wood, but these minor concerns are far outweighed by strong positive feedback on performance and reliability.

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112 Customer Reviews

Spade bit

Would Recommend

Worked well for running coax cable, no complaints

September 18, 2025
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Very shart & Long lasting

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I got these to drill holes through railroad ties so I could drive 1/2" rebar through them and into the ground. It's tough to drill through, but these bits work pretty well.

August 19, 2025
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Works as intended

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Works as intended

June 19, 2025
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Durable

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Worked really well. Used to drill through rail road ties.

March 23, 2025
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Missing from box. I have already reordered.

Was not Lowes fault... the shipping company damaged the box and the long thin 1/2 inch bit apparently slipped out... I ordered a new one already. Here is hoping amurikans can do their job at least once?

March 19, 2025
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Irwin ToolsMarch 21, 2025

Adjust accordingly.

I did not use this drill bit. It is still in the original package. I want to return it, but I'm unable to locate the receipt.

January 27, 2025
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Irwin ToolsJanuary 28, 2025

Good

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Good

September 4, 2024
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It was in stock

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It made the install of the stairs railing easy

June 8, 2024
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Great pan

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Very nice pan and easy to use.

May 18, 2024
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Rips 2x4s no problem

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This bit has been a hitter.

April 26, 2024
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Great bit, great price

This bit worked great to drill through a railroad tie. Very sharp and sturdy.

January 30, 2024
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