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13-Piece Milwaukee High Speed Wood Spade Bit Set Expired

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Home Depot has 13-Piece Milwaukee High Speed Wood Spade Bit Set (48-27-1520) on sale for $20.97. Shipping is free or select free store pick up where stock permits.
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  • About this deal:
    • Offer ends 7/18/23 11:59pm PT
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $4 lower (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $24.97.
  • About this product:
    • 5-year limited warranty
    • Precise cutting edge removes chips fast and can be resharpened
    • Double wing spurs form the hole, reducing vibration and breakout
    • Spade bit features 1/4 in. quick-change hex shank design
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The MILWAUKEE Flat Boring Bits are the ideal solution for boring holes at any angle in a variety of materials. The premium quality spade drill bit is made of heat-treated high carbon steel. The pilot drill point and cutting edge of the paddle bit are designed to be resharpened, saving time while extending the life of the bit. The 13 piece flat spade bit set bores clean, fast holes at any angle in wood, plastic, plywood and Formica.

Features:
  • Drill point and cutting edges can be resharpened for long life
  • Clean holes: heat-treated carbon steel lets you bore clean holes quickly
  • Versatile: ideal for boring small holes in wood, plastic, plywood and formica
  • Any angle, 2 lengths: add a 12 in. extension for deep-hole drilling
  • Includes: (1) 1 in. flat boring bit, (1) 1/2 in. flat boring bit, (1) 1/4 in. flat boring bit, (1) 11/16 in. flat boring bit, (1) 13/16 in. flat boring bit, (1) 13/16 in. flat boring bit, (1) 3/4 in. flat boring bit, (1) 3/8 in. flat boring bit, (1) 5/16 in. flat boring bit, (1) 5/8 in. flat boring bit, (1) 7/16 in. flat boring bit, (1) 7/8 in. flat boring bit, (1) 9/16 in. flat boring bit
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../305537862
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Model: Milwaukee 48-27-1520 13 Piece Flat Boring Bit Set

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I wouldn't recommend buying this style. They look like my grandpa's spade bits, no self-feeding tip, no curved blades for chip clearing. No thanks.

Here's an example of a much better choice with a few less bits, but almost half the price.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABL.../316549140
Thanks for the comparison.
However, self feeding tips are not always better.
In some applications, they are far too aggressive of a feed rate.
Sometime you want to go slow...

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07-18-2023 at 11:53 AM.

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I wouldn't recommend buying this style. They look like my grandpa's spade bits, no self-feeding tip, no curved blades for chip clearing. No thanks.

Here's an example of a much better choice with a few less bits, but almost half the price.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABL.../316549140
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07-18-2023 at 01:58 PM.
07-18-2023 at 01:58 PM.
Quote from SquirtTortuga :
I wouldn't recommend buying this style. They look like my grandpa's spade bits, no self-feeding tip, no curved blades for chip clearing. No thanks.

Here's an example of a much better choice with a few less bits, but almost half the price.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABL.../316549140 [homedepot.com]
Thanks for the comparison.
However, self feeding tips are not always better.
In some applications, they are far too aggressive of a feed rate.
Sometime you want to go slow...
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07-18-2023 at 03:14 PM.
07-18-2023 at 03:14 PM.
Quote from edroedro :
Thanks for the comparison.
However, self feeding tips are not always better.
In some applications, they are far too aggressive of a feed rate.
Sometime you want to go slow...
So which one do I buy just to have on hand? lol

I've got a few random sizes that came with a Craftsman set
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07-18-2023 at 03:24 PM.
07-18-2023 at 03:24 PM.
Quote from Sonic04GT :
So which one do I buy just to have on hand? lol

I've got a few random sizes that came with a Craftsman set
I'd get these, or something similar, as a bigger set is more likely to have the size you need and it can get expensive if you have to buy individual bits to fill in what's missing.

And really the only advantage of the self feeding ones is that they punch holes through studs faster.
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07-18-2023 at 04:38 PM.
07-18-2023 at 04:38 PM.
For those who may still be interested, this deal is going to expire at 12 am PST / 3am EST.
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07-18-2023 at 06:08 PM.
07-18-2023 at 06:08 PM.
Whatever you do, don't leave your drill/driver laying around with one of these in it and forget about it. Ended up with the 1/4" spade bit buried in my calf a month ago
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Whatever you do, don't leave your drill/driver laying around with one of these in it and forget about it. Ended up with the 1/4" spade bit buried in my calf a month ago
Ouch!!!
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07-18-2023 at 07:29 PM.
07-18-2023 at 07:29 PM.
Quote from Rolltide2014 :
Whatever you do, don't leave your drill/driver laying around with one of these in it and forget about it. Ended up with the 1/4" spade bit buried in my calf a month ago

Yea did that before not fun
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07-18-2023 at 07:33 PM.
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Always need when you don't have, or you loaned the one needed.
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07-18-2023 at 11:09 PM.
07-18-2023 at 11:09 PM.
If you ever find yourself drilling holes in studs or headers for electrical or plumbing, these are NOT the spade bits for you. Self-feeding for the win. With this style, so much swearing. And I've lost 3 of these down various walls until I got the Dewalt extension bit that locks onto the drill bit (not the magnet only one - the good one has a black release band).

Anyhow, if you're looking to make a nice looking 1" hole you're probably gonna use a small hole saw instead of this meat grinder set.
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07-18-2023 at 11:26 PM.
07-18-2023 at 11:26 PM.
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For those who may still be interested, this deal is going to expire at 12 am PST / 3am EST.
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07-19-2023 at 12:27 AM.
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Quote from SquirtTortuga :
I wouldn't recommend buying this style. They look like my grandpa's spade bits, no self-feeding tip, no curved blades for chip clearing. No thanks.

Here's an example of a much better choice with a few less bits, but almost half the price.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABL.../316549140
I agree with this statement, except would rather recommend a slightly different product - Irwin Speedbor. My spades are collecting dust after buying it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LLGRQZY
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07-20-2023 at 10:14 AM.
Quote from VladStar :
I agree with this statement, except would rather recommend a slightly different product - Irwin Speedbor. My spades are collecting dust after buying it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LLGRQZY
Thanks for the suggestion. One question - for drilling through thicker wood (4x4 for example) do you have any trouble with the bits getting hung up or being difficult to remove? I've seen this type before and that was my main concern.

Edit: Looking again, I suspect that's why they make them so short, and specifically state they're best use for holes <2in deep.
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