Description
This is a description of a spade bit, a type of drill bit used for drilling into hard, soft, or chipboard materials. The bit is made of high carbon steel and has a hex shank for quick change. The bit is available in standard and pro series versions, with the pro series having spurs to cut cleaner and faster.
Wood spade drill bit - Standard
Daimeter: Ø12.0mm
Working length: 150mm
Shank: 6.35mm hex for quick change
Application:
A spade drill bit is used for rough boring in wood. Spade drill bits can be used to drill in:
- Hard wood
- Soft wood
- Chipboard
- MDF
- Plywood
Manufactured from High carbon steel. Spade bits are also known as paddle bits or butterfly bits.
Standard vs. Pro series:
Notice the two different spade bits in the picture on the left. The one is a standard spade bit and the other is a Pro series spade bit. The Pro series spade bit is equipped with spurs to cut cleaner and faster than standard spade bits. Click here to have a look at the Pro series spade bits.
TIP: To avoid splintering, drill the workpiece from both ends.
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