Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
expired Posted by ebbnflow00 • Apr 22, 2021
expired Posted by ebbnflow00 • Apr 22, 2021

Milwaukee High Speed Wood Spade Bit Set (13-Piece)-48-27-1520 - The Home Depot $19.97

$20

Home Depot
24 Comments 10,181 Views
Visit Home Depot
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
Milwaukee High Speed Wood Spade Bit Set (13-Piece)

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../305537862
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Milwaukee High Speed Wood Spade Bit Set (13-Piece)

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../305537862

Community Voting

Deal Score
+10
Good Deal
Visit Home Depot

Price Intelligence

Model: Milwaukee 48-27-1520 13 Piece Flat Boring Bit Set

Deal History 

Sort: Most Recent
Post Date Sold By Sale Price Activity
07/24/24Home Depot$18
0
07/08/24Home Depot$18
3
05/20/24Home Depot$18
3
05/04/24Home Depot$18 popular
4
12/04/23Home Depot$20 frontpage
35
08/31/23Home Depot$21
0
07/24/23Home Depot$21 frontpage
29
07/18/23Home Depot$21 frontpage
16
07/01/23Home Depot$21
0
06/05/23Home Depot$21
3
04/28/23Home Depot$22
4
01/30/23Home Depot$20
1
06/29/22Home Depot$18
0
05/18/22Home Depot$18
4
01/31/22Home Depot$20 frontpage
14
10/21/21Home Depot$20
3
06/22/21Home Depot$20
1
04/08/21Home Depot$20
11
10/23/20Home Depot$20
6
Show More

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

24 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Pro
Apr 22, 2021
2,293 Posts
Joined May 2020
Apr 22, 2021
IncompletePerfect
Pro
Apr 22, 2021
2,293 Posts
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
4
Apr 22, 2021
23 Posts
Joined Nov 2012
Apr 22, 2021
mtcrownhead
Apr 22, 2021
23 Posts
Quote from IncompletePerfect :
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...
Apr 22, 2021
54 Posts
Joined Jan 2009
Apr 22, 2021
EnsuingRequiem
Apr 22, 2021
54 Posts
Quote from mtcrownhead :
What's a better alternative? Curious as I'm a noob to this stuff...
Probably forstner or speedbor-style if I were to guess
Apr 22, 2021
38 Posts
Joined Apr 2021
Apr 22, 2021
thaisausage
Apr 22, 2021
38 Posts
I got some, thanks!
Apr 22, 2021
614 Posts
Joined Apr 2008
Apr 22, 2021
warrent
Apr 22, 2021
614 Posts
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.
Pro
Apr 22, 2021
352 Posts
Joined Nov 2014
Apr 22, 2021
pierf87
Pro
Apr 22, 2021
352 Posts
Quote from mtcrownhead :
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.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABL.../313313791
Apr 22, 2021
3,260 Posts
Joined Aug 2004
Apr 22, 2021
smithmal
Apr 22, 2021
3,260 Posts
Quote from EnsuingRequiem :
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).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBgc0fYBH4M

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.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Apr 22, 2021
3,260 Posts
Joined Aug 2004
Apr 22, 2021
smithmal
Apr 22, 2021
3,260 Posts
Quote from smithmal :
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=EBgc0fYBH4M

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.
Apr 22, 2021
403 Posts
Joined Aug 2008
Apr 22, 2021
westshore
Apr 22, 2021
403 Posts
Quote from EnsuingRequiem :
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.
Apr 22, 2021
682 Posts
Joined Mar 2021
Apr 22, 2021
cdmcc
Apr 22, 2021
682 Posts
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 quite a one-for-one size comparison but similar price... https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bosch.../305435416
Last edited by cdmcc April 22, 2021 at 06:04 AM.
Apr 22, 2021
311 Posts
Joined May 2010
Apr 22, 2021
syndkit
Apr 22, 2021
311 Posts
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
Expert
This user is an Expert in Home & Home Improvement
Apr 22, 2021
18,053 Posts
Joined Jun 2012
Apr 22, 2021
jeff34270
Expert
This user is an Expert in Home & Home Improvement
Apr 22, 2021
18,053 Posts
Quote from smithmal :
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=EBgc0fYBH4M

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.
Expert
This user is an Expert in Tech & Electronics
Apr 22, 2021
387 Posts
Joined Nov 2013
Apr 22, 2021
AnthoHead
Expert
This user is an Expert in Tech & Electronics
Apr 22, 2021
387 Posts
At this price- it's better to grab these than the harbor freight ones.
1
Pro
Apr 22, 2021
2,293 Posts
Joined May 2020
Apr 22, 2021
IncompletePerfect
Pro
Apr 22, 2021
2,293 Posts
Quote from jeff34270 :
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".)
Last edited by IncompletePerfect April 22, 2021 at 11:44 AM.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Pro
Apr 22, 2021
2,293 Posts
Joined May 2020
Apr 22, 2021
IncompletePerfect
Pro
Apr 22, 2021
2,293 Posts
Personally... I use the Wood Owl bits. I use these (Auger styles) for pretty much everything wood. Augers are simply the best for boring.

The speed bits are fast, but they can be monsters on your arms, drill, and lumber.

Short watch... https://youtu.be/d9MRoPztmp8

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Popular Deals

View All

Trending Deals

View All