Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN Standard length 1/2-in x 6-in Woodboring Spade bit Drill Bit
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these spade bits for exceptional drilling performance, reliability, and value. Most highlight their ability to cut through hardwood and dimensional lumber with remarkable speed and precision, producing clean, splinter-free holes with minimal effort. Reviewers consistently note the bits maintain their sharp edge through dozens of holes in dense materials, describing them as dependable workhorses ideal for both DIY and professional use. Many customers cite strong brand trust built over decades, emphasizing excellent value compared to competitors. A small number report recent quality decline, though this represents a minor fraction of overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Did exactly what it’s suppose to do.
Would RecommendDrilled 1” holes in 2x4 material quickly and easily.
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Excellent Spade Bit
Would RecommendThis made the job so easy to run 3/4 pvc through for my electrical
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Sped bit
Would RecommendNot the best but will do fine on softer woods . Used it to drill several holes in 2x4s for electric wires.
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Spade bit
Would RecommendGood quality and stays sharp for a time
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Chips away wood
Would RecommendI bought this to bore holes in wood studs to run the electrical in my basement. One bit lasted the entire electrical installation. It was paired with a 20V Dewalt Impact drill. Piece of cake cutting the holes.
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China made Dud!
Would Not RecommendI purchased this drill bit to bore twelve one-inch holes into an old tree stump (Japanese Legustrum) to facilitate decomposition with the use of a "Stump Remover" chemical I also bought at Lowe's. The drill bit was affixed to a 3.5 Amp corded drill and did a fine job of boring for the first three or four holes, after which it became more difficult to continue to bore more holes. Although I cleaned the drill bit after every hole bored, I noticed that it had substantially dulled (in particularly ...
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Does Exactly What it's Supposed to Do
Would RecommendIrwin makes great stuff. This thing rips through soft woods like a hot knife through butter and actually does even better with hardwoods. As long as you don't hit a nail, the bit will last a good long time.
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