Description
A spade drill bit is a type of drill bit used for rough boring in wood. It can be used to drill in hard wood, soft wood, chipboard, MDF, plywood, and other similar materials. The standard spade bit is equipped with spurs to cut cleaner and faster than a standard drill bit, while the Pro series spade bit is equipped with spurs to cut cleaner and faster than a standard spade bit.
Wood spade drill bit - Standard
Daimeter: Ø13.0mm
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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