Description
This is a description of a spade bit, a type of drill bit used for drilling into wood. The bit is made of high carbon steel and has a 6.35mm hex shank for quick change. The bit is standard and the pro series has spurs to cut cleaner and faster. The bit can be used from both ends to avoid splintering.
Wood spade drill bit - Standard
Daimeter: Ø12.0mm
Working length: 400mm
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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