spade bits for drilling joists

[Badger]

which is the best makes out there, and what do you guys recommend

 

[Apache]

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/77075/Drill-Bits/Wood-Drill-Bits/Flat-Wood-Drill-Bits/Irwin-6X-Blue-Groove-6Pc

they are great.

 

[Badger]

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/77075/Drill-Bits/Wood-Drill-Bits/Flat-Wood-Drill-Bits/Irwin-6X-Blue-Groove-6Pcthey are great.

how much :_| :_| :_| :_| :_| :_|

ok cheers pache

 

[Apache]

I have some for my more 'agricultural' woodwork and they work a treat. I got the set shown at a show for

 

[Badger]

thanks pache, which show did you get them from, and are there other suppliers that you know who stock them?

 

[Apache]

I got mine from a woodworking show in Harrgoate every November

http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=142829 are a bit cheaper but do charge P&P

both Tooled-up and SF have them individually if you have a favorite size and wanted to give it a whirl

 

[Apache]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IRWIN-6-PIECE-BLUE-GROOVE-WOOD-DRILL-BIT-SET_W0QQitemZ190285994198QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM?hash=item190285994198&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

 

[M107]

I get mine from Toolstation

http://www.toolstation.com/documents/search/index.html

or

Toolstream (silverline tools)

http://www.silverlinetools.com/shop/PowerToolAcc/WoodDrilling/d34/sd210

 

[Badger]

just noticed DEPTH COLLARS and this is their description

.

''collars are designed to fit around drill bits & enable holes to be drilled to a consistant depth time after time. Ideal for dowels & cavity fixing.''

or to stop you hitting a pipe :^O :^O :^O :coat

 

[chrishornby]

I prefer auger bits, no particular make though the screwfix erbauer ones are reasonably priced.

 

[Andy™]

I prefer auger bits, no particular make though the screwfix erbauer ones are reasonably priced.

same here. really need to get some new ones though - the bits i have now have been through one too many screws\nails

 

[Evans Electric]

I just bought an Apache wood bit, very good. Also use the auger type but they are ruined if you hit a nail. Still use a lot of spade bits (better quality ones) I found I can sharpen them on my bench grinder as long as you follow the original angle.

Deke

 

[Andy™]

I just bought an Apache wood bit, very good. Also use the auger type but they are ruined if you hit a nail. Still use a lot of spade bits (better quality ones) I found I can sharpen them on my bench grinder as long as you follow the original angle.Deke

you can sharpen augur bits aswell. bit more of a challenge than flat bit though!

 

[Evans Electric]

I know, not had too much success with them, never as good as when brand new.

 

[Andy™]

I know, not had too much success with them, never as good as when brand new.

neither are flat bits!

 

[Robojin]

Apache you seem to be a oracle of tool knowledge

Any ideas where I can get a good set of Arrows??? ; \

 

[Andy™]

you can get a set of these direct from the RAF

 

[Apache]

Apache you seem to be a oracle of tool knowledgeAny ideas where I can get a good set of Arrows??? ; \

For a longbow? do you mean darts?

 

[Subneural]

I had to drill through a couple of joists today and couldn't find a decent bit in the toolbox so ended up down Jewsons (robdogs) and they only had Bosch flat bits - bloody hell they chew through wood !!!! Not cheap but fast !!!!

 

[Robojin]

For a longbow? do you mean darts?

What! as in Apache Longbow?