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Title: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: Midcoastsurf on November 19, 2012, 04:18:21 pm

Do you use 1" or smaller spade bits?  If so, what for?

Title: Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: HaRuMaN on November 19, 2012, 04:28:44 pm

I typically use them for holes that are 1" or smaller...   ;)

Title: Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: Midcoastsurf on November 19, 2012, 05:09:35 pm

bold strategy...

It seems the 1 1/8" bit is common for button holes and joysticks.  I was hoping to get feedback regarding smaller spade bits.

Thanks

Title: Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: selfie on November 19, 2012, 06:05:15 pm

Spade bits are cheaper than 1/2" and bigger drill bit.

They are safer for cutting plastics too.

Title: Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: Le Chuck on November 19, 2012, 07:45:13 pm

Quote from: selfie on November 19, 2012, 06:05:15 pm

Spade bits are cheaper than 1/2" and bigger drill bit.

They are safer for cutting plastics too.

:stupid

Title: Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: CoryBee on November 20, 2012, 12:29:00 am

Quote from: Midcoastsurf on November 19, 2012, 05:09:35 pm

bold strategy...

It seems the 1 1/8" bit is common for button holes and joysticks.  I was hoping to get feedback regarding smaller spade bits.

Thanks

Bold Strategy Cotton (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ru8DMW-grY#ws)

Title: Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: yaksplat on November 20, 2012, 10:12:46 am

I hate spade bits.  The holes that they drill are nasty and rough.


Maybe I'm just a hole snob, but I can only use forstner bits.

Title: Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: jammin0 on December 23, 2012, 02:12:12 pm

Just used 3/4" for a cylinder lock.  The spade bit cost $3 and the regular bit was $8.

Title: Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: BobA on December 23, 2012, 02:17:05 pm

Ventilation holes.  Holes for keyboard or mouse wires. Lock holes and other misc holes.

Title: Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: ChadTower on December 23, 2012, 04:03:02 pm

I like to throw them at people who interrupt me in my workshop.






And by workshop I mean that sorta clear corner in the back of my basement that I can get to if I move all the laundry baskets aside.

Title: Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: mcseforsale on December 23, 2012, 06:51:34 pm

I use a 3/4 and drill 2 holes next to each other for the C14 IBM plug thingy.

AJ

Title: Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: Unstupid on December 26, 2012, 04:30:00 am

You can use a 3/4" bit for the joystick hole most if the time.

Title: Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: floriske.nl on December 26, 2012, 05:34:22 am

Quote from: yaksplat on November 20, 2012, 10:12:46 am

I hate spade bits.  The holes that they drill are nasty and rough.


Maybe I'm just a hole snob, but I can only use forstner bits.

I second that! Stay away from spade bits for precision work.

I use hole saws instead of forstner bits though.

Title: Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
Post by: mcseforsale on December 26, 2012, 03:20:18 pm

Yes, for nice holes, I use forstner.  For hogging out button holes and stuff, I use spades.  Just have to remember to stop drilling when the pilot pokes out the other side, flip material over and drill from the back.  No more tearing...

AJ