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Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« on: November 19, 2012, 04:18:21 pm »
Do you use 1" or smaller spade bits?  If so, what for?


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Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2012, 04:28:44 pm »
I typically use them for holes that are 1" or smaller...   ;)

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Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2012, 07:45:13 pm »
Spade bits are cheaper than 1/2" and bigger drill bit.

They are safer for cutting plastics too.

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Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2012, 12:29:00 am »
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


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Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« Reply #7 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.

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Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2012, 02:17:05 pm »
Ventilation holes.  Holes for keyboard or mouse wires. Lock holes and other misc holes.

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Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« Reply #9 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.

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Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« Reply #10 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.

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Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2012, 04:30:00 am »
You can use a 3/4" bit for the joystick hole most if the time.

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Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« Reply #12 on: December 26, 2012, 05:34:22 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.

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Re: Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?
« Reply #13 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...

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