Spade Bits - 1" or smaller - uses?

[Midcoastsurf]

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

[HaRuMaN]

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

[Midcoastsurf]

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

[selfie]

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

They are safer for cutting plastics too.

[Le Chuck]

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

They are safer for cutting plastics too.

[CoryBee]

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

[yaksplat]

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.

[jammin0]

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

[BobA]

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

[ChadTower]

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.

[mcseforsale]

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

AJ

[Unstupid]

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

[floriske.nl]

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.

[mcseforsale]

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