DEWALT DW1587 6 Bit 3/8-Inch to 1-Inch Spade Drill Bit Assortment

• The product is 6PC Spade Bit Set
• Easy to use
• The product is manufactured in China
• Spade drill bit set includes six common sizes for versatility
• Max Life corner preserves nail life
• 1/4-inch ball groove shank is compatible with most drills
• Measures 8.8-by-5.9-by-0.2 inches; weighs 9.3 ounces
• Included sizes 3/8-inch, 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, 7/8-inch, and 1-inch drill bits

The DEWALT DW1587 6 Bit 3/8-Inch to 1-Inch Spade Drill Bit Assortment includes six commonly used high-performance drill bits to complement your tool set. The set features the Max Life corner that preserves nail life, the Extreme Speed Channel for efficient chip removal, and a 1/4-inch ball groove shank for quick bit changes. DEWALT spade bits are designed with heavy-duty shanks for extended life and durability.

                                       

By J. Tsai

I recently remodeled my house and these came in extremely useful for boring through studs for electrical and plumbing... as well as prepping doors for hardware.

By JL

I wasn't sure what kind of use I'd get out of these at first. I work a lot in my crawl space and when I found that my wood drill bits weren't "cutting" floorboards nicely, these came in mighty handy. I've used all but the largest bit and all I can say is they really saved me a lot of time! They bore splinter free, fast and smooth!

By MVD_2080

These are an amazing set of spade bits. I previously used spade bits by other manufacturers and I thought that the bits inherently took time to chew through the wood. I needed to bore installation holes in pressure treated 4" x 6" wood beams for 8" lag screws. I used the 3/8" and 5/8" bits in an entry level Black and Decker electric drill (corded). I was amazed at how quickly and seemingly effortlessly these bits went through the wood. All that I had to do was hold the drill steady and occasionally lift the bit out of the wood to remove the wood chips. It is truly impressive how well the bits bite into the wood and then guide the wood chips upwards. I bought my set in 2012 and they are still very effective.

By Craig Warrington

I've used spade bits for years, but I don't use them often and I've never sharpened them – I just assumed they were supposed to be difficult to use properly. It really never occurred to me how much sharper a quality blade is than the cheapo variety I've used in the past.

My existing bits would still work, but I finally broke down and bought a nice set... and I am simply amazed at the difference. First they have the nice hex shank which prevents slippage. They would also chuck into my impact driver if I had such a need or was in a pinch, but I haven't done that yet. However what surprised me more than anything is just how quickly I could drill a hole with these in comparison to my old cheap (dull) bits. It was a whole new experience.

I also found that I could get a perfectly flat bottom with no tear out of the material. This allowed me to use these spade bits to drill recesses for a few bolts before using a traditional brad point bit to drill the through holes. The shoulders of the recess were straight and true, and there was no tear-out on the surface or in the bottom of the hole. There was also no burning which I have experienced with cheaper, dulled bits.

Why didn’t I buy a nice set of these years ago? I used to think spade bits were for rough work while it was necessary to get a quality forstner bit for any visible holes. I no longer believe that is the case – these bits are capable of drilling clean attractive holes in visible locations with no issue.

The only real problem is now I’m left wondering how bad my hole saws are! Is that constant burning smell normal?

By D One

These are the only paddle bits I will pay money for because they do not have those little wing points on the outside corners that other paddle bits have, which seems to chip off after some time and rend the bit usless. These bits last a good while before getting dull in my experience at work, using them daily on regular 2X4's.

By P. Adams

I hope this review helps you in your shopping. I always rely on them. These are the best spade blades I have ever used. I owned a set a few years back that eventually died or walked off, but they were great. I bought less expensive ones after that and every time I used one, I found myself wishing I had the old ones again. Yes, they cost more than some. But if you are drilling holes, you are likely already not having a great time. And when a spade bit stops going in and just sits there and smokes, it makes the day go down in a hurry. These things drill, and for my money, they are worth every penny.

By Chris the Electrician

Very pleased with these spade bits. I've used Irwin and Bosch's daredevil bits in the past. All spades are terrific for drilling those first couple of holes, hit that first nail or screw and they are separated. The Irwin are hard to sharpen cause of the little cutting tips on the end of the spade, but can be. The Bosch ones aren't really able to be sharpened, if the boring tip ever gets messed up. These Dewalt's seemed to be designed much from a long term stand point, sharpening stone and a flat file does the trick.

By rubcapgar

I love these bits, they way the cut is extremely clean. Super easy, no tear off, or damage the wood. I attached a picture one one of many holes I cut down to install an screw flush with the surface.
I have use these bit on much deeper holes, 2 1/2 inches, and they did the job with no problem.

By C. Ott

I'm a crafty chick, not a carpenter dude, but I seem to drill holes in things regularly, and my assortment of drill bits doesn't always get the job done. I probably need to invest in a proper drill one of these days -- maybe a delicate ladies' model, since I'm not really building anything -- since I only have one of those glorified, motorized screwdrivers. But these spade bits fit the driver model I own, and have made quick work of putting drainage holes in the bottoms of all sorts of things this summer. I've added holes to some wood frames, and some other oddball art projects. So, I'm happy.

By Dee J.

Strong and durable. Slices through wood with ease! Wish the spades came in a hard plastic box like other dewalt bits. Good enough though.