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How to Use a Spade Bit

How do you bore a big hole? Use a spade bit to make a hole larger than you can with a regular drill bit. Here's how.

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    Difficulty:
    Moderately Easy

    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • Spade Bits
    • Variable-speed Drills
      • 1

        Identify a spade bit by its shape: it looks a little like a flat shovel with a point in the center of the end.

      • 2

        Make a pilot hole first with a regular 1/8-inch bit at the center of where your hole will be.

      • 3

        Line the point of the spade bit up with the pilot hole.

      • 4

        Start the drill motor at a slow speed and hold it steady as the bit grabs the wood.

      • 5

        Increase the drill speed steadily.

      • 6

        Drill completely through the workpiece and back the bit out smoothly with the drill still going.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Drill on top of a board or scrap wood to help prevent splintering on the exit.

    • Always wear safety goggles or a face shield when using a drill. Shavings can get in your eyes and cause serious injury.

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