Best spade drill bits according to redditors

Not from a jedi.

Here are things from my wishlist (past and present)

Wera Screwdrivers
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0085NTQJK/

Oscillating blade set:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0109SELWA/

Clamp multimeter:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00NWGZ4XC/

Kreg Jig Jr.:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000J43A7W/

Angled Long Nose Pliers:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00N3VSS4S/

Groove Lock Pliers:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000FK1R0W/

11 ft wifi endoscope:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01MYTHWK4/

non contact voltage tester:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001UAHZAM/

claw nail puller:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0015YPJMY/

Workmate portable work bench:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000077CQ0/

Cable snake fish tape:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000BP7WBO/

9 Outlet metal power bar:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00F8ZQY5M/

Spade drill bit set:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00099E7WE/

36" bubble level:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000UKMWMO/

So standard pinball cabinet: Playfield space is 20.5 inches wide. Back box space is 28.5 inches wide.

This backbox TV:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-32-class-led-720p-hdtv/5747454.p?skuId=5747454

Mounted with this mount:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07RN77YL6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

DMD screen is this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01NB17E0Z?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Playfield TV:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/vizio-40-class-led-d-series-1080p-smart-hdtv/6288347.p?skuId=6288347

Speakers:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N8265I8?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Amplifier:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ULRFQ1A?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

My computer only has optical out so I need this adapter:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AWBA8U8?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

If you don't require motion sensing nudging or a analog plunger you can get a simple keyboard controller like this:

https://www.ultimarc.com/ipac1.html

Buttons like this:

https://www.focusattack.com/il-psl-h-concave-short-stem-pushbutton-blue/

Couple of ground wire harnesses like this (you'll probably need two):

https://www.focusattack.com/30-connection-22-awg-187-ground-daisy-chain-wire/

And some .187 quick connect wiring:

https://www.focusattack.com/16pc-22-awg-wire-with-187-quick-disconnect/

1 1/8 inch spade bit to enlarge or add cabinet button holes:


https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-SPEEDBOR-Blue-Groove-Spade/dp/B00004YOAC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=1+1%2F8+spade+bit&qid=1569174093&sprefix=1+1%2F8+sp&sr=8-3

After that it's just assorted HDMI cables, USB Extension cords, a computer and a partridge in a pear tree. I keep my computer outside of the cabinet in case I want to use it for other things and keep the heat out so my cables are long. The TVs don't generate much heat. And currently I just turn the TVs and computer on manually.

I built my own speaker grills out of foam board and acousticly transparent cloth.

As others have said, the hole size you need will depend on what type of bird you're hoping to attract to the birdhouse. According to the RSPB guide here you'll need a hole that is somewhere in the range of 25mm to 45mm.

You could get a 25mm spade bit for only a few pounds. Or if you want more flexibility you could get an adjustable bit like this, which will allow you cut a hole from 22mm to 76mm.

I’m the happy owner of a 200 dollar brushed electric Chinese jackhammer. It has broken an insane amount of concrete slab. If it ever dies, I’ll chuck it in a dumpster and order another one before I buy a Makita/hilti/whatever.

Very heavy, not at all suited for work on a wall or overhead— so if you’re looking to scrape stucco or pop tiles off of a floor get a smaller unit. Case is garbage, oozes a little bit of oil, is also not several thousand dollars though.

TR Industrial TR89100 Electric Demolition Jackhammer with Point, Flat and Spade Scoop Shovel Chisels Bits, 4-Piece Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VN6TDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_r3nZBb4KRCHKY

You can use a jackhammer with a scoop shovel bit, this is what I use.

It's a combination auger/spade bit.

What's he using it for? An actual auger bit might be better.

http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-DSB5006-DareDevil-6-Piece-Spade/dp/B002BYUXIW

I took some pictures of the before as well so I don't mind showing the process at all.

First I measured out where I wanted the hole for the keyboard/mouse cable. Then I used some masking tape and marked it with a pen. http://imgur.com/RrUidlD

I then used a 9/16 Spade Bit to go ahead and make the first hole. It needs to big enough to feed the USB tip/cables through, in my case this was just enough. http://imgur.com/gq7u8LZ

Afterwards it's the same process for the speakers. http://imgur.com/yOQsPyX

Hopefully that helped a bit if you plan on doing the same. Good luck!

Clay spade for a demo hammer

What brand are they? The easiest method I have found for hollow Ever-Readys is:

• Cut the hair with a razor knife as close as you can with a razor knife making sure to not hit the handle
  
• Get a set of paddle bits and start with the smallest one (I am sure a forstner bit would make this a lot easier)
  
• Drill through the knot into the hollow the handle trying to keep it as close to the center as possible
  
• Take the next size up and do the same until you have removed the knot and are left with this
  
• Clean it up using a Dremel with a sanding wheel.
  
  If you want to keep the knot, try the steam method.

Also not OP, but I’d use a drill bit extender. Then you can go right through the middle if you want.

He's using a spade bit

Impact with Irwine speed bits and i can do a whole basement of holes in no time and believe it or not that's with a 19.3 volt craftsman

https://www.amazon.ca/Speedbor-1877239-Drilling-4-Inch-6-Piece/dp/B00LLGRQZY/ref=asc_df_B00LLGRQZY/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292947999281&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11540334174751357764&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001363&hvtargid=pla-579388274377&psc=1

Honestly a 1/4 drive 18volt impact with these Irwin bits work like a charm. Then you can buy the 1/4 quick change extensions. I know it’s not what you were asking about but that’s what a bunch of guys in my area use.

Speedbor 1877239 IRWIN Tools Max Wood Drilling Bits, 4-Inch, 6-Piece https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00LLGRQZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_j-PQCb5M1A74C

Nope auger type, so it screws into wood and essentially pulls itself through. Kinda like these

https://www.amazon.com/Speedbor-1877239-Tools-Drilling-6-Piece/dp/B00LLGRQZY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=bosch+bit+3%2F4+screw&qid=1567078446&s=gateway&sr=8-4

I use an irwin speedbor 1/2" bit for drilling through studs. My drill struggles to have enough power but the impact does fine.

He explained below:

>I took some pictures of the before as well so I don't mind showing the process at all.

>First I measured out where I wanted the hole for the keyboard/mouse cable. Then I used some masking tape and marked it with a pen. http://imgur.com/RrUidlD

>I then used a 9/16 Spade Bit to go ahead and make the first hole. It needs to big enough to feed the USB tip/cables through, in my case this was just enough. http://imgur.com/gq7u8LZ

>Afterwards it's the same process for the speakers. http://imgur.com/yOQsPyX

>Hopefully that helped a bit if you plan on doing the same. Good luck!

I use a Ridgid impact driver with self-feeding Speedbor Max bits. They require nearly no effort at all. As long as you can pull the trigger, you can drill. They also work with right angle adapters and extensions.

I charge my batteries at night if I remember. I'm curious what impact uses both batteries to drill through 6 2x4s.

that's a pretty legit list right there. I have a trunk full of gear, probably worth almost as much as my car. I do a lot of contract work, so my list is pretty much the same just slightly beefed up.

• I have a basic tech kit from Amazon
  
• I have a buttset Sometimes reffered to as a linemans set.
  
• About 10 of these Floating around my car/trunk/tool bags and person. because i like to lose things lol
  
• A Basic cable tester
  
• This Cable mapper
  
• Coax crimper (For tv, and bnc)
  
• Crimp Kit
  
• I buy these Like candy, they're perfect for ISO's for giving to customers with instructions and/or iso's just perfect in general for a lot of things.
  
• Stinger Flash light Serves double duty as a i'm a volunteer first and second responder
  
• Cable stripper
  
  Replenishables
  
  
• I Keep at least 50 of these on hand
  
• rg59 tips (CCTV BNC Tips)
  
• RG6 tips (Cable TV)
  
• RJ45 tips (A mason jar filled with about 60-100)
  
• at minimum of box of cat5 Sometimes up to three boxes. i will have a job soon that will require six of them lol.
  
• Patch Cables 3f and 5ft usually at minimum 10 of each
  
• zip ties (Usually three containers of 500 of assorted sizes)
  
• White 2 4 and 6 port keystone faceplates
  
• White keystone blanks
  
• low voltage mounting brackets
  
• white 1 and 2 port surface mount boxes
  
• some hdmi cables (Usually just 4 or 5 of these)
  
• electrical tape (5 50' rolls of different color) for many things
  
• Pull string
  
• dikes (Not really but they dissappear so fast they feel like it) like These
  
• I actually keep two label makers
  
• Rolls of 8 inch velcro ties
  
  contractor things
  
  
• Step bits
  
• Paddle bits
  
• Hole Saw Kit
  
• Masonry bits
  
• Caulk gun
  
• caulk
  
• grommets
  
• Ladder
  
• First aid kit
  
• 150' Fish tape
  
• An 18V Cordless DeWalt Hammer Drill
  
• Regular drill bits
  
  
  
• I use these to organize my laptop bag (win surface pro with usb to rj45 adapter, usb to db9 adapter, console cable, lan cable, wifi hotspot, anker battery pack, 500gb usb hard drive etc)
  
• I use these bags to organize everything
  
  and a myriad of other small parts pertaining to surveillance system installs, and screw bits for my drill, and i even have secured walkies for when i have multiple employees on site. plus i have to admit bluetooth headsets for when i have to deal with helpdesks or tech support while i'm on site... did i mention i do a lottttt of contract work. i'm all over the place. every now and then i run into things that this kit can't handle but for the most part i come away with a rather professional look.
  
  sorry for formatting, i've seen plenty of these posts this is the first time i took time to actually look up evrything i've purchased.
  
  Edit: Some formatting. added velcro :P

It was like this one.

It so happens I had this in my toolkit already so I made it work. With a flexible, boring drill bit special made for this purpose you'd certainly have enough length to go all the way through the floor/ceiling from one side.

In your case, however, it may be beneficial to follow my method. I presume you need the entry/exit holes to be precisely located since you're going to hide them behind moulding and such?

I popped a perfect 1" hole in mine with a standard titanium spade bit. No pilot hole or elbow grease or special drilling technique required. Here's the bits I used.