How to Use a Spade Bit - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

I'm going to show you the best way to use a spade bit, or as they're also called, flat bit.
Using a spade bit is a great way to make a big hole in a piece of timber or sheet material such as MDF and plywood. These drill bits are used by builders, plumbers, and carpenters.
Drilling a hole using one of these bits is one thing, but using it properly is another.
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[@burdesh]

Running ethernet cable through my house and I saw your video on spade bits. Very well done, thank you, now I know how to properly use a spade bit. Do you rock ‘n’ roll all day long.. All hail the master of spade bits!

[@evereycam]

Thank you, this was so helpful, especially the part where you don't want to fray the other side of the wood, if you need to drill right through. I have to make new holes into replacement ceiling fans and don't want to fray the other side. Of course, I will practice, A LOT!

[@tamiboelter5491]

One of the best tutorials I've ever watched. Thank you sir. These videos really help single women learn. Much appreciated.

[@JBTV]

You're very welcome! JB

[@gitarmac]

I'm glad I watched this, I have a task requiring the use of a spade bit and that saved me from making mistakes like drilling a pre-hole and the like.

[@chrisandro.wagner7599]

Thank you so much my brother. I'm starting to build my own carport in South Africa. Carpenter in South Africa labor are to expensive. Thank you so much. God bless.

[@LeCoindeMel]

So helpful! About to add flush door handles to a barn door and you've given me the confidence to use a spade bit for the first time. Thanks a lot!

[@yahirorihuela8757]

You saved me another trip to home depot, thanks for the clarification

[@markomarten]

I have an open fire at home. I get free wood from my local neighbours and cut it to a template size. The spade bit is handy,I like it as it encourages the flame to go through the wood and not around it. I have 2 of them from a Bosch drill set and they are ok but the sizes can be a bit hit and miss. There’s a variety of sets you can buy but I am not sure a budget set is worth it when another brand like Irwin might do the same thing. I have a cordless drill and I can’t work out if I should have it on 20 which is the highest setting on the drill or at a lower setting like 10. I know you can use a cordless for screwing, drilling and with a hammer action too but I find the batter gets flat fairly quick if I put it on 20 and use a spade bit but run it at 10 and it works fine. I don’t know how long a spade bit should last and I don’t know if there’s a test to see. They are a mixed blessing. For other smaller pieces I use a standard wood drill bit and that works well. I don’t use my boiler for hot water or heating. I have an electric shower and that’s fine for cleaning, for hot water I use the kettle and make a drink. Whatever is left over goes in the wash up bowl and then I put the stuff in the dishwasher and run it on economy mode and save money.

[@DJNADJIBBeatz]

Thanks a lot that was helpful, I've never expected to be that simple I've drilled with success for the first time of my life today.

[@JBTV]

Cool man 👍

[@danfraser5015]

Thanks for the tips

[@JBTV]

@@danfraser5015 No problem 👍

[@dxpexperience2725]

Excellent demonstration. Thank you

[@whoiszander]

Great information, new to this industry, will get to it. Thank you.

[@sarcasmasaservice]

This was incredibly informative, thanks!

[@omerkaraca8981]

best youtube content came across recently , thanks! :)

[@emmalouise3898]

Really good at explaining everything 👍

[@JBTV]

Thank you

[@stewart9476]

Bosch expert bits used with impact drill is mega quick.

[@Spiritwing7]

Great video, thanks for sharing these tips !

[@JBTV]

Glad it's useful 👍

[@davidfroese357]

Fantastic video, appreciate your time and effort.

[@dissimulii]

if you just need a hole in something and don't care about how it looks the self feeding ones with the screw tips are unbeatable, especially for running wires or pipe. all you have to be able to do is put the tip of the bit where you want the hole and hang on. i have a set of bosch daredevils that have eaten countless nails, and some of the hex shanks are snapped because i was using them with an impact and hit nails, every bit still makes holes effortlessly. they're kinda sketchy in a drill press though.

[@carsonrowe8948]

They pull the bit in like nobodies business. Those Bosch screw head augers are amazing too.

[@doop6995]

thanks

[@dannymurphy1779]

Excellent explanation - thanks!

[@mateuszw383]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@Theshootfashion]

Thanks for the great video boss

[@calysody3843]

Well done, right to the point, answered all my questions and then some. I want to drill 1/2-inch-wide 6-inch-long holes in a 2-inch thick plank to insert 6-inch blind floating shelf brackets. I am worried I will start going at an angle at some point. Any tips for staying straight all the way?

[@seanv4735]

Can you use them on plasterboard?

[@dominicabbott1750]

Thanks for the video! Would you be able to use a spade bit on a plasterboard wall?

[@wemcal]

Great video

[@TashiRogo]

What is the hole in the end for?

[@JBTV]

Apparently, The hole in a spade bit can be used to fish wire or line back through the drilled hole. There you go, I didn't know that 😂

[@nicholaslawrence6438]

Thanks al lot bud!

[@nickb8755]

Did you mention the drill bit heating up? I tend to pause to let it cool down but I guess it’s not necessary… I guess it’s not sharp

[@ashlieneevel9671]

How do you control the depth in which you drill so you don't go too deep and maintain even depth across multiple holes for inlaying a cabochon in wood

[@JBTV]

You have 3 options: 1.use a drill that has a depth gauge/rod. 2.wrap a piece of masking tape around the shank to indicate when you need to stop drilling. 3.trial and error, keep checking depth with desired insert. Hope this helps.

[@quicksilverhorseman2]

My drill only drilled an eighth of an inch with a 1¼" spade bit before the battery died. I'm going to buy a corded hammer drill now and see if that works better.

[@peupeuguy310]

How deep can those cut through? I’m trying to run wires from one closet wall to the living room and a standard drill bit wasn’t enough :/

[@JBTV]

About 120mm

[@federerfanatic]

My spade gets stuck and then the chuck can no longer grip it. My drill is under powered?

[@shelleysavage4411]

Thank you, JB!!! I always saw these in my dad's kit and never knew exactly how to use them. I'm doing stacks of furring strips to use as cross members in a Halloween cemetery fence (kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2XPYYeLr86rgKc) but didn't know how he did the holes. Perfect!