Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN Standard length 1-1/4-in x 6-in Woodboring Spade bit Drill Bit
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this drill bit for delivering clean, precise holes with minimal effort through wood of all densities. Most highlight its exceptional sharpness, smooth cutting action, and accuracy—with many noting it cuts "like butter" and produces holes matching advertised sizes exactly. Reviewers consistently report the bit stays sharp through multiple uses and remains reliable even after hitting nails. Many appreciate its durability and value, buying repeatedly as their trusted choice. A few report isolated issues in extremely dense or wet materials, but overall customers consider it a dependable, high-performing tool worth the investment.
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.
From Standard Length 5_SLASH_8-in x 6-in Woodboring Spade bit Drill Bit 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.
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.
From Standard Length 5_SLASH_8-in x 6-in Woodboring Spade bit Drill Bit 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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