We love these bits in our remodeling work. A caution is in order though: if the bit binds in the hole or hits a mail, it can break your wrist in a hurry. Using a side handle is advisable for this reason. Better yet, use them in a cordless impact driver; they still cut like a champ but if they bind the impact’s hammer feature protects the user from a sudden high torque twist to the wrist.
These are are good tips. A drill with anti-binding technology is also helpful. I have a Bosch hammer drill that has this. I believe Bosch pioneered this technology.
Hey Ethan, just wanted to thank you for this series. My memory of your video about multitools saved my bacon a few weeks back when I was under a time crunch and needed a fast solution to breaking through a wooden crawl space hatch that had swollen from moisture over the years and wouldn’t open, with a house inspector on the way the next day. Had I not known about the existence and usefulness of multitools from your channel, I would have been dead in the water. Many thanks!
Great video as always. Speedbors are incredible! I hated the chatter and blowout from spade bits. Speedbors are truly a gamechanger! Good point on keeping your free hand clear and avoiding drivers with no brake. I use these in an impact driver and the speed and smoothness are unmatched. Also, the flutes can be sharpened (I've run into nails). Just keep the screw tip undamaged....never damage your screw tip....
Thanks for the comments. I bought a Speedbore set last year when I was making a small tool holder out of 2X4 material. You are quite right! They leave a rough entry/exit but they really eat through the old lumber :-)
Can’t thank you enough for all the advice, information and tips. As a total rookie I’m working my first project making a simple cement form. I’ve watched your circular saw safety video probably 20 times and I basically had you on repeat in my head while I worked my first few cuts ever. One request for a future video - staying cool while working a project - maybe tell us about your experience working in the heat/cold and safety tips around that.
You’re absolutely correct about them pulling themselves into the hole. I used the Diablo version last year running electrical through my workshop. It was so much better/easier than spade/paddle bits.
Thank you and only if I knew earlier! Bought a fancy 19mm Diablo Speedbors spade to drill out some dog holes on my work bench. The thread on the tip sucked my drill down so quickly that I was taken completely off guard. It was also rough, hard to manage especially with my lower powered cordless drill. Completely unsuitable for the setup. Returned the product and replaced with a traditional Irwin 19mm spade bit and completed the job with far cleaner holes.
The farm store that we shop at has a large selection of Irwin tools & I wondered what those large wicked looking bits were for. Now I know! Thank you. 😊
I have a 6-piece set and use them almost exclusively for drilling electrical wire run holes (high and low voltage). They zip through two-by lumber like butter. All I can recommend is... hold the drill tight and be ready. ;) A right-angle drill or one that has an extra handle is best... provides more counter-leverage.
I chuckled aloud when you started emphasizing how fast they work and pull you with them. The first time I used one, I was so surprised and taken aback. However, it didn't take long to get over the initial shock, and I'm glad I have a set for when I need one.
Awesome video man. Well explained. And great advise and warning. I have a set of the Bosch spade bits with the PULL YOU OFF A LADDER/self feeding tips. And they do have a real pulling force behind them. Anyhow I think that the tri-flute bits you showed made a cleaner hole overall. Then the regular flat-ish space bits I have. Anyhow, I'm a subscriber, so I'll see you next time. Take care. Oh and I think that other drill bit videos would be awesome too.
As always a spot on review. I've been using these for years, even with slow paced right-angle drills which at times offers more control. Well done Ethan; and *God bless.*
I’ve got the Bosch and I love using them. They’ve got this really good feeling of pulling you along. And it takes seconds to punch a hole. Much better than those flat spades I was using before
I used these bits even freehanded to bore holes where a drill wouldn't fit. As long as you can get something like a pair of pliers to grip the chuck end of the bit, you can still make a hole in a relatively short time. Great construction tool
Amazing how long I've been doing DIY projects and woodworking and didn't know about these. This would have saved me a bunch of time when I had to drill hundreds of holes with a spade bit when I wired or house. Great topic!
Thanks, but physical problems have largely curtailed my woodworking. I’d prefer you give the prize to someone who’ll use it. Again, thanks. I enjoy your videos.
Hola! 🖐Really liked this video, I have used this bit once or twice but never really familiarized myself with this. Just by the look and shape of it I was able to figure out what the application, and though the bit was used and somewhat dull, boy did it rip through the material. This is a really good tool but very unforgiving as well as you described your "near miss". Thanks for the info, keep it coming. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊
Well done video. Safety first of course. A union brother , a Plumber, had been working with another guy and stuck his finger in the hole the other workmate was drilling( to clear the hole) and had the end of his finger torn off. They are a dangerous but very fast bit. I use them but know how quick they can rip through material. Already subbed friend. Keep up the great videos please. Enjoy your summer !
Where wad something like these back in the day when I was roughing in wiring!!! Hated using the regular auger bit, always managed to get left with the dullest one in our tool box. (Another disadvantage of being the new guy!)
I've had them for several years. I miss not being able to work i loved working in construction and fixing problems others had trouble with. I worked in construction for 34 years until my lower back got so bad my doctors told me i had to be put on disability unless i wanted to spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. I've had 5 back surgeries with 1 more coming soon to fuse my tail bone to my hipi already have the lower 3 disks fussed together and a pain pump put medicine right in that area with a electrical stimulator trying to block some pain but i can stand up long than 15 minutes until the pain gets bad
@@TheHonestCarpenter thank you I'm hoping me telling what happened to me helps someone to ask for help when something is heavy. I hung sheetrock rock for 18 years and i would hang 16' 1/2" by my self on residential and 12' 5/8 commercial. That will destroy your back
Appreciate your channel Ethan. You always provide good info. May have to get those boring tools when I rewire my basement. Lights & switches are placed with no rhyme or reason whatsoever. J boxes all through the ceiling as well. Gives me a headache just thinking about what I need to do. lol
these have been a game changer. I can run a wire through a basement in half the time. Its even faster with my driver but my dewalt tends to get hot after 20min of work, so I have 3 drivers on hand to rotate out.
I wish I'd seen this video before I bought a set of these bits for carpentry because I agree they are not suited for it but I think you left out 2 important things 1. A word caution - most drills simply cannot handle these bits. Since they pull into the wood the need a LOT of torque from the drill or they will simply bind into the wood 2. You mention that the don't need any pre drilling ad that's true, but... If you do make a pre drill hole that is roughly the diameter of the pull in screw you will feel a very big change in the way these bits behave. Suddenly they are no longer aggressive since they longer pull you in. Therefore you can be much more precise in you work and can actually do carpentry work since you can now drill at any speed. There are probably better options but if you already own a set, why not use it. In the future I may try to file out the screw thread and leave just a point and see if I like how they drill then
Milwaukee switchblade is also nice. Replaceable cutting blade and quik-loc extension options are solid. They don’t eject wood chips as well for deeper holes but worth the trade off.
I’ve had good luck with these in some woodworking projects, but you’re dead on about how they don’t stop once they bite in. I sheared a Milescraft drill guide using one of these and a corded drill this weekend. The torque of the drill and the strength of that tractor pull from the snail in front made me glad for a side handle on my drill.
I hadn't paid attention to these before but will grab a set. I also have a set of the Owl Overdrive bits. It seems like the Overdrives might fall somewhere between the Forstner and the Speedbors and potentially offer some desirable tradeoffs in some circumstances. Anyhow, highly informative video and thanks for helping my toolbox to become more complete.
Further to Dennis Davis comment below, I first used these on australian spotted gum, a hardwood...1st try, split a 2 metre 19mm thick decking plank once the auger dug in. Second attempt, the auger dug in several mm, then tore the drill out of my hand, and the plank out of the clamps and dropped it a couple of metres away. No damage to me other than a dodgy wrist for a few days, but I was lucky...these things demand respect.
Need to look into Wood Owl OverDrive bits, they are so amazing. Huge step up over the Irwin. Safer too because they drill just as fast but they dont have a screw on them, so if you need to stop and pull out, you can.
Your videos are generally great but a few points. First, while it is correct that Irwin owns the trademark for Speedbor, The type of bit is known as an auger bit or a ship auger bit. (Honestly, haven't come across a good definition of the difference between a regular auger bit and a ship auger bit, although from looking at them its a difference in the flutes...?) Second, they're best for drilling quick holes between say 1/2" and 1-1/2" Anything larger than than that, you're going to have trouble finding an auger bit that size, and between 1-3/4" and 3-5/8"~ is where the Self-feed bits a.k.a. Forstner style bits really shine. then at about 4" plus is where the hole saws come in to their own. Also, while diablo does produce Speedbor style a.k.a auger bits, the SPEEDemon line of bits are spade or modified spade/paddle bits, as you depicted in the video. Hope this helps, and keep up the awesome work.
Speedbors definitely look like something a Pro could use to drill fast & efficiently...but in my case I try to be slow & precise so I typically used the Hole Drilling Saw, Fostner Bits, & Spade Bits. It takes me a little longer but I hardly make any mistakes these ways. 👷🏿
I bought a set of regular sized speed ones from bosch. Holy smokes do they ever go through wood ! To slow them down I have to prevent drill a hole to slow them down and secure the wood down tight.
I rewired my 1926 house from nob & tube to Nomex wire in 1988. I would have like to try the tri blade speed bits on the old grow lumber that my house was built with. Paddle bits burned out and arguers would try to break your wrist when they seized using corded drills. (battery drills were not that good back then). For those who have not had the chance to drill large holes through old grow wood, if you thought oak was bad, it is like drilling petrified wood, or stone,. Today's yellow southern pine is nothing.
How do these do on old school construction. Like old growth old old pine. I’ve been using 2 flute auger bits but I can’t run them in a battery or even standard plug in drill. I have to use a corded mud mixer to drive a 3/4” auger and hang on for dear life. I would love something self feeding I can chuck in an 18v drill without staling it.
For most applications, they're too aggressive. Electricians & plumbers drilling holes through wall framing like them, but they are too destructive for carpentry (drilling out the bottoms of housings, corners of halvings etc.) and I ground the tip of the threads off the self-feed screw on all of the bits in my set whilst keeping the cone shape and the base of the thread), so they don't rip uncontrollably through the wood &/or break your wrist. .
Great vid! So is using the impact driver a 'no brainer' for these bits then??? Irwin do make some pricer spade bits that have a very good rep, might be worth considering for the home enthusiast who is not so time stressed.
I'm not a carpenter, but when you said "I'm not brand loyal," I actually considered how ridiculous it is to be (regarding all/any products, of any sort).
I've owned the Speedbor bits for years. I'd suggest buying the 6 pack rather than the 3 pack. The 3 pack is nice, but the 6 pack comes with a convenient plastic carry case. Paying the extra money to have 3 extra bits and a carry case to me is the way to go.
How would threse work for end grain? I want to make some carpenter bee traps from sections of 4 x 4 . regular paddle bits tend to follow the grain and don't stay centered.
Speedbor bits look aggressive for what I need. I’m an indoor plant enthusiast always relooking at common household items to use for my huge plant collection. What type of bit would you suggest that drills holes into items like pottery, bowls, ceramics, glass vases to turn into pots for plants.
I tried those once and was not liking them because of the treads in the middle. I prefer it being flat. Once the tread goes in, whatever angle it’s at that’s where it will stay, and backing up trying again doesn’t help. Also, I’m convinced drills are one of the most dangerous tool accessories because it’s the first thing most people get comfortable with and let their guards down. Yet if they catch you hands, it can cause much damage. I’ve have my hands cut a few times and they just barely caught me. If your whole hand gets in the way it would be a big problem.
For a real laugh throw one in your drill press. Hit start, tap the feed lever then stand back and watch the chips fly. Really great way to drill a line of holes down a 4x2 or something as long as you have someone holding the end to control the feed. With a decent drill press you can do 3-4 lengths at the same time. With a scrap of ply or something underneath you get minimal blowout even on the bottom length.
"Especially for softer framing ..." My house was built in 1939, all old-growth hardwood. Everything everywhere is very difficult to drill through. Yes these Irwins are aggressive but they basically stop at the end, and only burst through finally. It's a little annoying. I saw another video with some DeWalt Extremes, they look like this design but don't apparently stop at the end and are overall faster. Just make sure you're braced when using these. If they catch on something the drill will try to break your wrist.
These bits + impact driver =. Unbeatable combination. Bad larger holes? Milwaukee has an impact with a 7/16 hex chuck (#2765) that will power Selfeed bits, and offers impact-rated hole saws.. Say goodbye to binding.
The SpeedBor "grab" can be a problem. Recently I got stuck in a deep hole. When I reversed the drill, it unscrewed the entire chuck from the shaft! I've never done that with a twist drill or paddle bit.
i've used both - the speedbor is really insane how it grabs and wants to take control away from you. the wood owls cut a cleaner hole and are only slightly less insane. they don't have the screw tip, but once the cutters bite - it's the same story - the only way to stop them is to stop the rotation. both are only suitable for through holes - even with a drill press, you can't control depth of cut. for wood working, stick with forsner bits - cleaner & MUCH more controllable
Thanks, as a woodworker I always saw those and thought to myself, "how could you ever get a clean hole with something like that?". Now I know, you don't. It's apparently not what they're for.
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Well since I can't find another decent video I'll watch this boring one.😂
Bores faster than most videos, David
Wow spot fucking on my guy. I was looking at bushcraft stuff
We love these bits in our remodeling work. A caution is in order though: if the bit binds in the hole or hits a mail, it can break your wrist in a hurry. Using a side handle is advisable for this reason. Better yet, use them in a cordless impact driver; they still cut like a champ but if they bind the impact’s hammer feature protects the user from a sudden high torque twist to the wrist.
Good tip, Dennis!
These are are good tips.
A drill with anti-binding technology is also helpful. I have a Bosch hammer drill that has this. I believe Bosch pioneered this technology.
Hey Ethan, just wanted to thank you for this series. My memory of your video about multitools saved my bacon a few weeks back when I was under a time crunch and needed a fast solution to breaking through a wooden crawl space hatch that had swollen from moisture over the years and wouldn’t open, with a house inspector on the way the next day. Had I not known about the existence and usefulness of multitools from your channel, I would have been dead in the water. Many thanks!
Great video as always. Speedbors are incredible! I hated the chatter and blowout from spade bits. Speedbors are truly a gamechanger!
Good point on keeping your free hand clear and avoiding drivers with no brake. I use these in an impact driver and the speed and smoothness are unmatched.
Also, the flutes can be sharpened (I've run into nails). Just keep the screw tip undamaged....never damage your screw tip....
Thanks for the comments. I bought a Speedbore set last year when I was making a small tool holder out of 2X4 material. You are quite right! They leave a rough entry/exit but they really eat through the old lumber :-)
Excellent video. Your safety pointer about the "pull" when on a ladder is A1. Thanks a ton!
Thanks Kersi! Been there myself 😅
Can’t thank you enough for all the advice, information and tips. As a total rookie I’m working my first project making a simple cement form. I’ve watched your circular saw safety video probably 20 times and I basically had you on repeat in my head while I worked my first few cuts ever. One request for a future video - staying cool while working a project - maybe tell us about your experience working in the heat/cold and safety tips around that.
Thanks for coming back. I have to try them in my hobby garage 😉
You’re absolutely correct about them pulling themselves into the hole. I used the Diablo version last year running electrical through my workshop. It was so much better/easier than spade/paddle bits.
Thank you and only if I knew earlier! Bought a fancy 19mm Diablo Speedbors spade to drill out some dog holes on my work bench. The thread on the tip sucked my drill down so quickly that I was taken completely off guard. It was also rough, hard to manage especially with my lower powered cordless drill. Completely unsuitable for the setup. Returned the product and replaced with a traditional Irwin 19mm spade bit and completed the job with far cleaner holes.
The farm store that we shop at has a large selection of Irwin tools & I wondered what those large wicked looking bits were for. Now I know! Thank you. 😊
Great, to-the-point explanation. Think I know everything I need to know about Speedbors now.
I have a 6-piece set and use them almost exclusively for drilling electrical wire run holes (high and low voltage). They zip through two-by lumber like butter. All I can recommend is... hold the drill tight and be ready. ;) A right-angle drill or one that has an extra handle is best... provides more counter-leverage.
I chuckled aloud when you started emphasizing how fast they work and pull you with them. The first time I used one, I was so surprised and taken aback. However, it didn't take long to get over the initial shock, and I'm glad I have a set for when I need one.
Great analysis so that we know the negatives/concerns as well as the positives.
I just used this in my bathroom remodel. Absolute beasts!
Awesome video man. Well explained. And great advise and warning. I have a set of the Bosch spade bits with the PULL YOU OFF A LADDER/self feeding tips. And they do have a real pulling force behind them. Anyhow I think that the tri-flute bits you showed made a cleaner hole overall. Then the regular flat-ish space bits I have. Anyhow, I'm a subscriber, so I'll see you next time. Take care. Oh and I think that other drill bit videos would be awesome too.
Thanks Brent! 😄
So clear, so informative.
Thank you for the informative video, especially the safety part. 👍🏼
Not losing your thumb WAS a MIRACLE, Ethan.
Great video.. speed bores are all I use.. Great information
As always a spot on review. I've been using these for years, even with slow paced
right-angle drills which at times offers more control. Well done Ethan; and *God bless.*
Informative video. Really appreciate the safety cautions. I'm using many of your videos to introduce my son to the basics and safety is always first.
Thanks for watching, tues! 🙂
Excellent info! I've seen these, but didn't know these particulars or the intended/proper application. Thanks!
I’ve got the Bosch and I love using them. They’ve got this really good feeling of pulling you along. And it takes seconds to punch a hole. Much better than those flat spades I was using before
Hi Ethan great video. Glad your back to the carpentry. Used those type bits for mortice locks when fitting doors.
Great video! I think this type of video is great for DYIers who might not know about them and other tools.
I used these bits even freehanded to bore holes where a drill wouldn't fit. As long as you can get something like a pair of pliers to grip the chuck end of the bit, you can still make a hole in a relatively short time. Great construction tool
Amazing how long I've been doing DIY projects and woodworking and didn't know about these. This would have saved me a bunch of time when I had to drill hundreds of holes with a spade bit when I wired or house. Great topic!
I used the Diablo and a project a few weeks back. Yes the aggressiveness surprised me. The Irwins look like monsters LOL
Used them, they work well. Drilled through 2 2x4s using a spade handled drill. REALLY recommend using two hands with these drill bits.
Thanks, but physical problems have largely curtailed my woodworking. I’d prefer you give the prize to someone who’ll use it. Again, thanks. I enjoy your videos.
Hola! 🖐Really liked this video, I have used this bit once or twice but never really familiarized myself with this. Just by the look and shape of it I was able to figure out what the application, and though the bit was used and somewhat dull, boy did it rip through the material. This is a really good tool but very unforgiving as well as you described your "near miss". Thanks for the info, keep it coming. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊
Well done video. Safety first of course. A union brother , a Plumber, had been working with another guy and stuck his finger in the hole the other workmate was drilling( to clear the hole) and had the end of his finger torn off. They are a dangerous but very fast bit. I use them but know how quick they can rip through material. Already subbed friend. Keep up the great videos please. Enjoy your summer !
Good solid information. I love your website.
Thanks for the heads up, Ethan!
Where wad something like these back in the day when I was roughing in wiring!!! Hated using the regular auger bit, always managed to get left with the dullest one in our tool box. (Another disadvantage of being the new guy!)
Electricians seem to love them, Jim!
@@TheHonestCarpenter I fully understand why they do, a quick easy hole and on to the next stud!
You always provide such great information. Thank you so much.
I've had them for several years. I miss not being able to work i loved working in construction and fixing problems others had trouble with. I worked in construction for 34 years until my lower back got so bad my doctors told me i had to be put on disability unless i wanted to spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. I've had 5 back surgeries with 1 more coming soon to fuse my tail bone to my hipi already have the lower 3 disks fussed together and a pain pump put medicine right in that area with a electrical stimulator trying to block some pain but i can stand up long than 15 minutes until the pain gets bad
Oof, sorry to hear that Wayne! The harsh realities of trade life-I hope something helps with it in the future 😔
@@TheHonestCarpenter thank you I'm hoping me telling what happened to me helps someone to ask for help when something is heavy. I hung sheetrock rock for 18 years and i would hang 16' 1/2" by my self on residential and 12' 5/8 commercial. That will destroy your back
These Irwin bits are legitimately the best
Information always appreciated 👍, Ethan.
Just needed this today! Thanks.
Appreciate your channel Ethan. You always provide good info. May have to get those boring tools when I rewire my basement. Lights & switches are placed with no rhyme or reason whatsoever. J boxes all through the ceiling as well. Gives me a headache just thinking about what I need to do. lol
Your anecdote about your thumb and glove is a point for always wearing safety gloves when using a drill with especially with this bit.
Thank you for another great video. Great information. Looks like it is faster then a spade bit with less effort. Thank you.
these have been a game changer. I can run a wire through a basement in half the time. Its even faster with my driver but my dewalt tends to get hot after 20min of work, so I have 3 drivers on hand to rotate out.
Speedy video. Thanks for the honest info.
I wish I'd seen this video before I bought a set of these bits for carpentry because I agree they are not suited for it but I think you left out 2 important things
1. A word caution - most drills simply cannot handle these bits. Since they pull into the wood the need a LOT of torque from the drill or they will simply bind into the wood
2. You mention that the don't need any pre drilling ad that's true, but...
If you do make a pre drill hole that is roughly the diameter of the pull in screw you will feel a very big change in the way these bits behave. Suddenly they are no longer aggressive since they longer pull you in. Therefore you can be much more precise in you work and can actually do carpentry work since you can now drill at any speed. There are probably better options but if you already own a set, why not use it.
In the future I may try to file out the screw thread and leave just a point and see if I like how they drill then
All good points, Yair!
Milwaukee switchblade is also nice. Replaceable cutting blade and quik-loc extension options are solid. They don’t eject wood chips as well for deeper holes but worth the trade off.
My favorite bits! Becoming harder to find in store
An absolutely amazing drill bit. Just hang on to your drill.
I’ve had good luck with these in some woodworking projects, but you’re dead on about how they don’t stop once they bite in. I sheared a Milescraft drill guide using one of these and a corded drill this weekend. The torque of the drill and the strength of that tractor pull from the snail in front made me glad for a side handle on my drill.
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Thanks for sharing. I actually have a full set of these bore bits. They are great 👍🏻
Huh...I got these as a gift and never used them or took the time to find out. Thanks!
Excellent video as always. Thanks very much.
Thanks Ben!
Those bits are a beast. Happy 4th Ian be safe bro
I hadn't paid attention to these before but will grab a set. I also have a set of the Owl Overdrive bits. It seems like the Overdrives might fall somewhere between the Forstner and the Speedbors and potentially offer some desirable tradeoffs in some circumstances. Anyhow, highly informative video and thanks for helping my toolbox to become more complete.
"Cookie Monster type feeding frenzy..." ROLF That's EXACTLY what it looks like. Awesome!
Something else I want and need.
Very useful in the right application, Valerie! 🙂
Now I Need to buy some sizes of this bit! Thanks!
They’re super helpful, Davil! 😄
Further to Dennis Davis comment below, I first used these on australian spotted gum, a hardwood...1st try, split a 2 metre 19mm thick decking plank once the auger dug in. Second attempt, the auger dug in several mm, then tore the drill out of my hand, and the plank out of the clamps and dropped it a couple of metres away. No damage to me other than a dodgy wrist for a few days, but I was lucky...these things demand respect.
Need to look into Wood Owl OverDrive bits, they are so amazing. Huge step up over the Irwin. Safer too because they drill just as fast but they dont have a screw on them, so if you need to stop and pull out, you can.
100% correct and glad you mentioned them.
@@skigglystars9525 They make clean holes too.
Your videos are generally great but a few points. First, while it is correct that Irwin owns the trademark for Speedbor, The type of bit is known as an auger bit or a ship auger bit. (Honestly, haven't come across a good definition of the difference between a regular auger bit and a ship auger bit, although from looking at them its a difference in the flutes...?) Second, they're best for drilling quick holes between say 1/2" and 1-1/2" Anything larger than than that, you're going to have trouble finding an auger bit that size, and between 1-3/4" and 3-5/8"~ is where the Self-feed bits a.k.a. Forstner style bits really shine. then at about 4" plus is where the hole saws come in to their own.
Also, while diablo does produce Speedbor style a.k.a auger bits, the SPEEDemon line of bits are spade or modified spade/paddle bits, as you depicted in the video. Hope this helps, and keep up the awesome work.
Thanks for your time.. Alf
Speedbors definitely look like something a Pro could use to drill fast & efficiently...but in my case I try to be slow & precise so I typically used the Hole Drilling Saw, Fostner Bits, & Spade Bits. It takes me a little longer but I hardly make any mistakes these ways. 👷🏿
Hole saw still wins for anything over 1-1/2”, W!
I personally use the Diablo paddle bits. For bigger and smaller holes. Plus they fit more bits in my pouch.
I have learned so much from you and this channel. Thank you! How can I buy you a beer/coffee?
excellent review as always
Thanks Rick!
Good to clamp on a piece of wood to sacrifice on back end - might save a thumb
Thank you, very informative.
Great idea. Thanks.
Thanks nice useful information.
I bought a set of regular sized speed ones from bosch. Holy smokes do they ever go through wood ! To slow them down I have to prevent drill a hole to slow them down and secure the wood down tight.
I use this a lot as an electrical apprentice
I rewired my 1926 house from nob & tube to Nomex wire in 1988. I would have like to try the tri blade speed bits on the old grow lumber that my house was built with. Paddle bits burned out and arguers would try to break your wrist when they seized using corded drills. (battery drills were not that good back then).
For those who have not had the chance to drill large holes through old grow wood, if you thought oak was bad, it is like drilling petrified wood, or stone,. Today's yellow southern pine is nothing.
to add to the list, woodowl makes a (expensive) line of augers that go faster, and a line that won't be damage by nails.
great video, thanks !
How do these do on old school construction. Like old growth old old pine. I’ve been using 2 flute auger bits but I can’t run them in a battery or even standard plug in drill. I have to use a corded mud mixer to drive a 3/4” auger and hang on for dear life. I would love something self feeding I can chuck in an 18v drill without staling it.
Need a Kool-aid style "OH YEAHH!!!" sound byte when that bit burst thru the back of the work piece!
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For most applications, they're too aggressive. Electricians & plumbers drilling holes through wall framing like them, but they are too destructive for carpentry (drilling out the bottoms of housings, corners of halvings etc.) and I ground the tip of the threads off the self-feed screw on all of the bits in my set whilst keeping the cone shape and the base of the thread), so they don't rip uncontrollably through the wood &/or break your wrist. .
Great vid! So is using the impact driver a 'no brainer' for these bits then??? Irwin do make some pricer spade bits that have a very good rep, might be worth considering for the home enthusiast who is not so time stressed.
I'm not a carpenter, but when you said "I'm not brand loyal," I actually considered how ridiculous it is to be (regarding all/any products, of any sort).
I've owned the Speedbor bits for years. I'd suggest buying the 6 pack rather than the 3 pack. The 3 pack is nice, but the 6 pack comes with a convenient plastic carry case. Paying the extra money to have 3 extra bits and a carry case to me is the way to go.
Bosch Nail Strike ones are the best
How would threse work for end grain?
I want to make some carpenter bee traps from sections of 4 x 4 .
regular paddle bits tend to follow the grain and don't stay centered.
i have the diablos and i can attest they are awesome also.
Speedbor bits look aggressive for what I need. I’m an indoor plant enthusiast always relooking at common household items to use for my huge plant collection. What type of bit would you suggest that drills holes into items like pottery, bowls, ceramics, glass vases to turn into pots for plants.
You’ll probably need a carbide tip bit for ceramic and glass, topnote!
Used'em before. Make SURE you're where you want to be before pulling the trigger. They DO eat.... and in a hurry.
Wood Owl had a new bit the , as always, drills big bores fast but doesn’t blow out the back side. See them at Tay Tools (I don’t work there).
I tried those once and was not liking them because of the treads in the middle. I prefer it being flat. Once the tread goes in, whatever angle it’s at that’s where it will stay, and backing up trying again doesn’t help.
Also, I’m convinced drills are one of the most dangerous tool accessories because it’s the first thing most people get comfortable with and let their guards down. Yet if they catch you hands, it can cause much damage. I’ve have my hands cut a few times and they just barely caught me. If your whole hand gets in the way it would be a big problem.
For a real laugh throw one in your drill press. Hit start, tap the feed lever then stand back and watch the chips fly. Really great way to drill a line of holes down a 4x2 or something as long as you have someone holding the end to control the feed. With a decent drill press you can do 3-4 lengths at the same time. With a scrap of ply or something underneath you get minimal blowout even on the bottom length.
Recommended drill press setting? Newbie drill press user!
I framed with hard pine 2x4s and my new speed bor will not go all the way through the board. What to do? I need to run electrical wire.
"Especially for softer framing ..." My house was built in 1939, all old-growth hardwood. Everything everywhere is very difficult to drill through. Yes these Irwins are aggressive but they basically stop at the end, and only burst through finally. It's a little annoying. I saw another video with some DeWalt Extremes, they look like this design but don't apparently stop at the end and are overall faster.
Just make sure you're braced when using these. If they catch on something the drill will try to break your wrist.
These bits + impact driver =. Unbeatable combination.
Bad larger holes? Milwaukee has an impact with a 7/16 hex chuck (#2765) that will power Selfeed bits, and offers impact-rated hole saws.. Say goodbye to binding.
The SpeedBor "grab" can be a problem. Recently I got stuck in a deep hole. When I reversed the drill, it unscrewed the entire chuck from the shaft! I've never done that with a twist drill or paddle bit.
I would love to see these compared directly with Wood Owl augers.
i've used both - the speedbor is really insane how it grabs and wants to take control away from you. the wood owls cut a cleaner hole and are only slightly less insane. they don't have the screw tip, but once the cutters bite - it's the same story - the only way to stop them is to stop the rotation. both are only suitable for through holes - even with a drill press, you can't control depth of cut. for wood working, stick with forsner bits - cleaner & MUCH more controllable
Haven’t seen the wood owl, Daniel-I’ll have to check it out!
I prefer traditional auger bits, they are plenty fast and leave a clean entry hole.
Is a hand tool with a "brushless" motor better than a standard one?
@@Dr-Loren Thank you!
Thanks, as a woodworker I always saw those and thought to myself, "how could you ever get a clean hole with something like that?". Now I know, you don't. It's apparently not what they're for.
True, Jacob! 😁
They are very much a "blow holes in timber" tool :)
Used by electricians and plumbers in new construction 🚧
Check out Izzy Swan's recent video on drill bits. It's a great follow up to this one.
@@BeauChampion 🤗👍😎THANKS … but I am retired and thus not in the market for new equipment 😁😍😍😍
3 inch diameter 6 inch deep what do you suggest
What do you all like the best for railroad ties ???? Doing a retaining wall soon and man last time i did one it was hell !!! On bits :-)