Wood Drill Bits

Wood drill bits are made for boring holes in wood for commercial maintenance, woodworking, and routine hole-drilling tasks. This category includes spade bits for common hole sizes and a self-feed bit for large-diameter holes, with features such as threaded or screw points, chip-clearing designs, cutting spurs, and shanks for compatible drills, chucks, extensions, and impact tools.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Wood Drill Bit Buying Guide

Choose a wood drill bit by starting with the hole diameter required, then match the bit style and shank to the compatible tool or extension in use. The available products cover 1/2 in. through 2-9/16 in. hole sizes, including standard spade bits and a large-diameter self-feed option.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

7/8 in. x 6 in. Spade Drill Bit7/8 in. x 6 in. Spade Drill BitWBB2237381 in. x 6 in. Standard Spade Bit with Hex Shank1 in. x 6 in. Standard Spade Bit with Hex ShankWBB10398761-1/4 in. x 6 in. Standard Spade Bit with Hex Shank1-1/4 in. x 6 in. Standard Spade Bit with Hex ShankWBB10397212-9/16 in. Self-Feed Wood Drill Bit2-9/16 in. Self-Feed Wood Drill BitWBB224905
Use Cases

Match the bit to the hole size

Use 1/2 in., 7/8 in., 1 in., or 1-1/4 in. spade-style options for routine wood holes. Select the 2-9/16 in. self-feed bit when a large-diameter hole is needed.

How to Choose

Check tool and shank compatibility

Review whether the job uses a standard drill, quick-change chuck, bit extension, or compatible impact tool. Available shank formats include grooved hex, hex power groove, 1/4 in. quick-change compatibility, and a 7/16 in. quick-change shank.

Applications

Support wood drilling work

These bits are intended for drilling and boring holes in wood. The summaries identify uses for professional, commercial, maintenance, woodworking, and routine drilling tasks.

Additional Information

Consider hole quality and ordering needs

Spur and reamer tips or double cutting spurs can help reduce breakout, while paddle and flute designs help move chips. Listed minimum order quantities vary from 1 to 24 units, with one 7/8 in. option requiring a minimum of 3.

1/2–2-9/16 in.Hole sizes represented

Available diameters range from 1/2 in. to 2-9/16 in.

6 in.Listed spade-bit length

The 1/2 in., 7/8 in., 1 in., and 1-1/4 in. options are listed at 6 in.

1/4 in.Quick-change fit

The 7/8 in. spade bit fits standard 1/4 in. quick-change chucks.

1–24Minimum order range

Listed minimum orders range from 1 to 24 units.

Comparison Guide

Compare the wood drill bit options

Compare the available bit styles by hole size, drilling features, and connection details.

Product type and sizeDrilling featuresShank or order detail
1/2 in. x 6 in. wood drill bitPointed cutting profile and double cutting spurs help start holes, move chips, and reduce breakout.Grooved hex shank; fits standard quick-change chucks; 24-unit minimum order.
7/8 in., 1 in., and 1-1/4 in. x 6 in. spade bitsTri-flute or contoured paddle designs support chip clearing; threaded or screw-style tips help start or feed drilling. Selected options include spur and reamer tips.Grooved hex or hex power groove designs; the 7/8 in. option has 1/4 in. quick-change compatibility. Minimum orders listed are 1 or 3.
2-9/16 in. self-feed wood drill bitSelf-feed screw point helps pull the bit into wood; three cutting edges are designed to extend bit life compared with standard self-feed bits.7/16 in. quick-change shank for compatible impact tools.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Choose a bit style

Select spade or self-feed drilling for the job

Spade bits in this selection use pointed, threaded, or screw-style starts to help begin or feed drilling in wood. Several designs also use paddles or flutes to support chip removal. The self-feed bit has a screw point that helps pull the bit into the workpiece while boring a 2-9/16 in. hole.

  • Spade bits are available in 1/2 in., 7/8 in., 1 in., and 1-1/4 in. sizes.
  • The self-feed option creates 2-9/16 in. diameter holes.
  • Threaded, full-cone, and full screw tips help the bit start or feed into wood.
Evaluate cutting and retention features

Look for chip clearing, cleaner edges, and reduced slippage

Bit geometry can help address the needs of a drilling task. Contoured paddles and a tri-flute design help clear or move chips, while spurs and reamer tips are intended to support cleaner holes with less breakout. Grooved hex shanks and hex shank power grooves help reduce slipping during use.

  • Double cutting spurs scribe the outer edge of the hole to help reduce breakout.
  • Three-edge cutting spurs provide added cutting-edge durability.
  • A grooved hex shank can help prevent slipping in a drill chuck or extension.
Plan for the compatible setup

Confirm the chuck, extension, or impact-tool connection

Before choosing, compare the shank with the equipment already in use. The 7/8 in. spade bit fits standard 1/4 in. quick-change chucks, and the 1/2 in. bit also fits standard quick-change chucks. The 2-9/16 in. self-feed bit uses a 7/16 in. quick-change shank for compatible impact tools.

  • Some grooved hex shanks are intended for compatible chucks and bit extensions.
  • Hex shank power grooves help reduce shank slippage.
  • Minimum order requirements should be reviewed when stocking shop supplies.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What wood drill bit sizes are represented?

The listed sizes are 1/2 in., 7/8 in., 1 in., 1-1/4 in., and 2-9/16 in.

Which bit is intended for large holes in wood?

The 2-9/16 in. self-feed wood drill bit is designed to create large-diameter holes in wood.

What features can help reduce breakout?

Spur and reamer tips help produce cleaner holes with reduced breakout, and double cutting spurs scribe the outer edge to help reduce breakout.

Are quick-change options available?

Yes. The 7/8 in. spade bit has 1/4 in. quick-change compatibility, the 1/2 in. bit fits standard quick-change chucks, and the self-feed bit has a 7/16 in. quick-change shank for compatible impact tools.

Helpful Buying Guide

Wood Drill Bit Buying Guide

Choose a wood drill bit by starting with the hole diameter required, then match the bit style and shank to the compatible tool or extension in use. The available products cover 1/2 in. through 2-9/16 in. hole sizes, including standard spade bits and a large-diameter self-feed option.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

7/8 in. x 6 in. Spade Drill Bit7/8 in. x 6 in. Spade Drill BitWBB2237381 in. x 6 in. Standard Spade Bit with Hex Shank1 in. x 6 in. Standard Spade Bit with Hex ShankWBB10398761-1/4 in. x 6 in. Standard Spade Bit with Hex Shank1-1/4 in. x 6 in. Standard Spade Bit with Hex ShankWBB10397212-9/16 in. Self-Feed Wood Drill Bit2-9/16 in. Self-Feed Wood Drill BitWBB224905
Use Cases

Match the bit to the hole size

Use 1/2 in., 7/8 in., 1 in., or 1-1/4 in. spade-style options for routine wood holes. Select the 2-9/16 in. self-feed bit when a large-diameter hole is needed.

How to Choose

Check tool and shank compatibility

Review whether the job uses a standard drill, quick-change chuck, bit extension, or compatible impact tool. Available shank formats include grooved hex, hex power groove, 1/4 in. quick-change compatibility, and a 7/16 in. quick-change shank.

Applications

Support wood drilling work

These bits are intended for drilling and boring holes in wood. The summaries identify uses for professional, commercial, maintenance, woodworking, and routine drilling tasks.

Additional Information

Consider hole quality and ordering needs

Spur and reamer tips or double cutting spurs can help reduce breakout, while paddle and flute designs help move chips. Listed minimum order quantities vary from 1 to 24 units, with one 7/8 in. option requiring a minimum of 3.

1/2–2-9/16 in.Hole sizes represented

Available diameters range from 1/2 in. to 2-9/16 in.

6 in.Listed spade-bit length

The 1/2 in., 7/8 in., 1 in., and 1-1/4 in. options are listed at 6 in.

1/4 in.Quick-change fit

The 7/8 in. spade bit fits standard 1/4 in. quick-change chucks.

1–24Minimum order range

Listed minimum orders range from 1 to 24 units.

Comparison Guide

Compare the wood drill bit options

Compare the available bit styles by hole size, drilling features, and connection details.

Product type and sizeDrilling featuresShank or order detail
1/2 in. x 6 in. wood drill bitPointed cutting profile and double cutting spurs help start holes, move chips, and reduce breakout.Grooved hex shank; fits standard quick-change chucks; 24-unit minimum order.
7/8 in., 1 in., and 1-1/4 in. x 6 in. spade bitsTri-flute or contoured paddle designs support chip clearing; threaded or screw-style tips help start or feed drilling. Selected options include spur and reamer tips.Grooved hex or hex power groove designs; the 7/8 in. option has 1/4 in. quick-change compatibility. Minimum orders listed are 1 or 3.
2-9/16 in. self-feed wood drill bitSelf-feed screw point helps pull the bit into wood; three cutting edges are designed to extend bit life compared with standard self-feed bits.7/16 in. quick-change shank for compatible impact tools.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Choose a bit style

Select spade or self-feed drilling for the job

Spade bits in this selection use pointed, threaded, or screw-style starts to help begin or feed drilling in wood. Several designs also use paddles or flutes to support chip removal. The self-feed bit has a screw point that helps pull the bit into the workpiece while boring a 2-9/16 in. hole.

  • Spade bits are available in 1/2 in., 7/8 in., 1 in., and 1-1/4 in. sizes.
  • The self-feed option creates 2-9/16 in. diameter holes.
  • Threaded, full-cone, and full screw tips help the bit start or feed into wood.
Evaluate cutting and retention features

Look for chip clearing, cleaner edges, and reduced slippage

Bit geometry can help address the needs of a drilling task. Contoured paddles and a tri-flute design help clear or move chips, while spurs and reamer tips are intended to support cleaner holes with less breakout. Grooved hex shanks and hex shank power grooves help reduce slipping during use.

  • Double cutting spurs scribe the outer edge of the hole to help reduce breakout.
  • Three-edge cutting spurs provide added cutting-edge durability.
  • A grooved hex shank can help prevent slipping in a drill chuck or extension.
Plan for the compatible setup

Confirm the chuck, extension, or impact-tool connection

Before choosing, compare the shank with the equipment already in use. The 7/8 in. spade bit fits standard 1/4 in. quick-change chucks, and the 1/2 in. bit also fits standard quick-change chucks. The 2-9/16 in. self-feed bit uses a 7/16 in. quick-change shank for compatible impact tools.

  • Some grooved hex shanks are intended for compatible chucks and bit extensions.
  • Hex shank power grooves help reduce shank slippage.
  • Minimum order requirements should be reviewed when stocking shop supplies.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What wood drill bit sizes are represented?

The listed sizes are 1/2 in., 7/8 in., 1 in., 1-1/4 in., and 2-9/16 in.

Which bit is intended for large holes in wood?

The 2-9/16 in. self-feed wood drill bit is designed to create large-diameter holes in wood.

What features can help reduce breakout?

Spur and reamer tips help produce cleaner holes with reduced breakout, and double cutting spurs scribe the outer edge to help reduce breakout.

Are quick-change options available?

Yes. The 7/8 in. spade bit has 1/4 in. quick-change compatibility, the 1/2 in. bit fits standard quick-change chucks, and the self-feed bit has a 7/16 in. quick-change shank for compatible impact tools.

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