Flat Woodspade Bits
From £0.94£1.13 EX VATINC VAT
Flat woodspade bits with a hex shank and forged tri-point cutting head. Twin spurs keep holes clean and tidy in hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF and chipboard. Available in a full range of sizes from 6mm to 40mm.
| Size | Price | QTY |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm | £0.94£1.13 | |
| 8mm | £0.94£1.13 | |
| 10mm | £0.94£1.13 | |
| 12mm | £0.94£1.13 | |
| 13mm | £0.94£1.13 | |
| 16mm | £1.09£1.31 | |
| 20mm | £1.18£1.42 | |
| 22mm | £1.19£1.43 | |
| 26mm | £1.35£1.62 | |
| 25mm | £1.29£1.55 | |
| 28mm | £1.34£1.61 | |
| 30mm | £1.29£1.55 | |
| 32mm | £1.54£1.85 | |
| 35mm | £1.58£1.90 | |
| 38mm | £1.72£2.06 | |
| 40mm | £3.94£4.73 |
Flat woodspade bits are one of those tools that turn up on almost every job involving timber. Whether you are chasing cable routes through joists, drilling clearance holes in stud work, or cutting access ports through sheet materials, a reliable spade bit gets the job done quickly and without fuss. These flat woodspade bits feature a hex shank for a secure grip in any hex-compatible chuck or quick-release bit holder, which is a small detail that makes a noticeable difference when you are swapping bits regularly on site.
The forged tri-point cutting head is the business end here. The centre point locates cleanly before the cutting edges engage, which keeps the bit tracking true and stops it wandering on entry. That matters more than people think, especially when you are drilling at an angle through a joist or trying to hit a precise centre mark on finished timber. Get the centre point seated properly and the rest follows.
What Sets These Flat Woodspade Bits Apart
The twin spurs are worth mentioning properly. On a basic spade bit without spurs, the outer edge of the hole tends to tear rather than cut, leaving a ragged finish that nobody is proud of. The twin spurs on these bits score the perimeter of the hole before the main blade clears the waste, which significantly reduces fibre lift. The result is a noticeably cleaner hole edge, which matters on visible joinery work or when you need a snug fit around a cable or pipe.
Material Compatibility
These bits are particularly well suited to hard and soft wood, plywood, particle board, MDF and chipboard. The full size range runs from 6mm through to 40mm, covering everything from small cable holes to large-diameter clearance bores for plumbing and electrical work. At this price point, it makes sense to stock a few of the sizes you reach for most often rather than hunting through a drawer every time.
Flat woodspade bits are a bread-and-butter item for carpenters, electricians, plumbers and general builders. These do exactly what they should, at a price that will not cause any grief.
Pro Tip: When drilling through sheet materials like MDF or chipboard, bring the bit through slowly once the spurs have scored the face and back the speed off just before breakthrough on the far side to avoid blowing out the exit hole.
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