Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN Standard Length 5/8-in x 6-in Woodboring Spade bit Drill Bit
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this drill bit for its reliability, sharpness, and ability to deliver clean, precise holes with minimal effort. Most highlight consistent performance through wood like 2x4s, noting it stays sharp longer than alternatives and maintains dimensional accuracy. Many appreciate the value and ease of use for both DIY and occasional projects, with reviewers emphasizing smooth, straight results ideal for electrical work and installations. A few report isolated challenges with hardwoods or nails, though these are considered expected limitations rather than flaws. Overall, customers strongly recommend it for dependable, efficient drilling.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Hole-y experience
Would RecommendI used this bit to drill holes through the bottom of the cabinet above my stove for self-aligning screws to hold a microwave oven. The bit did the job and had no issues mounting the microwave.
Verified Purchaser
Not sharp enough
Would Not RecommendIt went dull on the second hole and it didn’t make a perfect hole. It tore at the wood and it isn’t a perfect circle. I need to get better ones. It’s only a pine fence I’m using it on.
From Standard length 1-1_SLASH_4-in x 6-in Woodboring Spade bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Great!
Would RecommendThis bit beat out the same brand - and more expensive - IRWIN SPEEDBOR 1-1/4-in Woodboring Tri-flute Drill Bit by quite a bit, drilling through 30-year old 2x10 pine basement ceiling joists. Much faster going and a lot less kickback. The design of these looks a little unconventional - these don't have the typical "devil horns" at each end, yet they perform very well indeed. And as a result, they just might last longer too.
Name brand works here
Would RecommendVery pleased this bit drilled (20) 1.5 inch holes into solid oak handrails for me.
Verified Purchaser
Best bit for OSB that I've found
Would RecommendA one-tooth hole saw works pretty well in OSB (sub-floor & I-joist web), but for smaller holes all the bits I tried, including some designs that are no longer made, will at some point get an OSB flake caught between the cutting edge of the bit and the bottom of the hole and the bit will just spin without cutting. Maybe it's just me, because I searched the web for a solution and didn't even see the problem mentioned. Not the greatest all-around bit in the world, but it does one thing well t...
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Good for the price
Would RecommendPurchased this product to drill holes to create shipping fixtures. Worked very well until I hit a knot in a pine board and a crack formed at the shoulder between the point and cutting shoulder. Wish this was covered under warranty as it was still fairly new, but at least a new one is reasonably priced.
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