Better than their hilarious $40 price tag. I assume this.is to sell off the last ones before discontinuing them?
I'm not sure I know anyone still using regular flat spade bits. There's so many better types if bits that do a spade bits job, and they do it much better. But, there may be some sentimental need?
Either way, I will shed no tears when slotted screws, and spade bits fade from existence
Better than their hilarious $40 price tag. I assume this.is to sell off the last ones before discontinuing them?
I'm not sure I know anyone still using regular flat spade bits. There's so many better types if bits that do a spade bits job, and they do it much better. But, there may be some sentimental need?
Either way, I will shed no tears when slotted screws, and spade bits fade from existence
What's a better alternative? Curious as I'm a noob to this stuff...
For $20 it is worth the price. These will always have a place someones tool chest. Yes other options are more expensive, and well worth the price, though good tools occasionally are.
What's a better alternative? Curious as I'm a noob to this stuff...
This same set was posted a couple weeks back at this same price point. I'm certain this set has been $20 for months now because I was between this set and the Diablo set for $10 more. I went with the Diablo set and have not been disappointed. The set cuts through wood extremely well.
Probably forstner or speedbor-style if I were to guess
Interesting video here comparing the limitation of the speedbor bit vs. the new style bosch daredevil/diablo speed demons paddle bits (which BTW are the same type of bit made in the same factory).
I've always thought that forstner bits are primarly used with drill press when trying to create different circular depth cuts. I know they can be used with regular drills but I never thought there were considered a good replacement for paddle bits or hole saws.
Interesting video here comparing the limitation of the speedbor bit vs. the new style bosch daredevil/diablo speed demons paddle bits (which BTW are the same type of bit made in the same factory).
I've always thought that forstner bits are primarly used with drill press when trying to create different circular depth cuts. I know they can be used with regular drills but I never thought there were considered a good replacement for paddle bits or hole saws.
That being said the new style Bosch/Diablo paddle bits are much quicker and provide cleaner cuts then these old style Milwaukee paddle bits.
Probably forstner or speedbor-style if I were to guess
Speedbor bits are too aggressive; if the chuck is turning the bit is advancing. Forstener for clean, flat bottom holes. I'll stick with spade bits for boring holes in studs.
Generally, I agree. Spade bits = hand drill for quick & dirty holes, forstners = drill press w/ more precision, clean edges & bottom. I also prefer the Bosch Daredevil style if I need a spade.
Not sure if this is the same "Quality" but something to consider if you are interetsed in this deal?
IRWIN Speedbor Classic 14-Piece Assorted Woodboring Spade Drill Bit Set $13.98 Item #776010 Model #1768350 https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-SP...lsrc=aw.ds
Interesting video here comparing the limitation of the speedbor bit vs. the new style bosch daredevil/diablo speed demons paddle bits (which BTW are the same type of bit made in the same factory).
I've always thought that forstner bits are primarly used with drill press when trying to create different circular depth cuts. I know they can be used with regular drills but I never thought there were considered a good replacement for paddle bits or hole saws.
Sorry, but I gotta say that it seemed like he was having an undue amount of trouble getting the spade bit through a 2x4, was it even sharp? He also set that Max Speedbor bit up to fail by drilling at the end of a board that he had pre-weakened and complains that it can't be used on an expensive door. Well, he sorta got that right, a forstner bit is the right tool for doors. Leave the spades and speedbors for blowing holes through studs.
But yeah, a shaped bit with a screw tip is going to be faster than a traditional flat spade bit. However, they can be aggressive so if your goal is to get a cleaner hole by drilling from both sides, the non-threaded tip would be better.
Sorry, but I gotta say that it seemed like he was having an undue amount of trouble getting the spade bit through a 2x4, was it even sharp? He also set that Max Speedbor bit up to fail by drilling at the end of a board that he had pre-weakened and complains that it can't be used on an expensive door. Well, he sorta got that right, a forstner bit is the right tool for doors. Leave the spades and speedbors for blowing holes through studs.
But yeah, a shaped bit with a screw tip is going to be faster than a traditional flat spade bit. However, they can be aggressive so if your goal is to get a cleaner hole by drilling from both sides, the non-threaded tip would be better.
I'm yet to watch the video, but from your comment, I can assume it was the VCG channel? Those dingus's are to tools what the show "Ancient Aliens" is to History. Lol.
But I could be wrong... clicking link now...
(Seems I was wrong... it wasn't VCG. But your point was valid in the uploaders "test".)
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I'm not sure I know anyone still using regular flat spade bits. There's so many better types if bits that do a spade bits job, and they do it much better. But, there may be some sentimental need?
Either way, I will shed no tears when slotted screws, and spade bits fade from existence
I'm not sure I know anyone still using regular flat spade bits. There's so many better types if bits that do a spade bits job, and they do it much better. But, there may be some sentimental need?
Either way, I will shed no tears when slotted screws, and spade bits fade from existence
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Interesting video here comparing the limitation of the speedbor bit vs. the new style bosch daredevil/diablo speed demons paddle bits (which BTW are the same type of bit made in the same factory).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBgc0fY
I've always thought that forstner bits are primarly used with drill press when trying to create different circular depth cuts. I know they can be used with regular drills but I never thought there were considered a good replacement for paddle bits or hole saws.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBgc0fY
I've always thought that forstner bits are primarly used with drill press when trying to create different circular depth cuts. I know they can be used with regular drills but I never thought there were considered a good replacement for paddle bits or hole saws.
Not quite a one-for-one size comparison but similar price... https://www.homedepot.c
IRWIN Speedbor Classic 14-Piece Assorted Woodboring Spade Drill Bit Set $13.98 Item #776010 Model #1768350
https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-SP...lsrc=aw.ds
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBgc0fY
I've always thought that forstner bits are primarly used with drill press when trying to create different circular depth cuts. I know they can be used with regular drills but I never thought there were considered a good replacement for paddle bits or hole saws.
But yeah, a shaped bit with a screw tip is going to be faster than a traditional flat spade bit. However, they can be aggressive so if your goal is to get a cleaner hole by drilling from both sides, the non-threaded tip would be better.
But yeah, a shaped bit with a screw tip is going to be faster than a traditional flat spade bit. However, they can be aggressive so if your goal is to get a cleaner hole by drilling from both sides, the non-threaded tip would be better.
But I could be wrong... clicking link now...
(Seems I was wrong... it wasn't VCG. But your point was valid in the uploaders "test".)