Spade Drill Bit STANLEY 1.4 cm (14 mm) – 1 pc

STANLEY spade drill bit with a 1.4 cm (14 mm) cutting diameter, supplied as a single piece, is made for drilling larger straight holes in wood and similar soft materials with handheld drills. The flat paddle-shaped blade and central point help start holes accurately and remove material quickly, making it suitable for carpentry, furniture assembly and general woodwork where fast, clean hole-making is needed.

Advantages

The paddle design provides efficient chip evacuation and rapid cutting when compared with twist bits of similar diameter. A central centring point ensures accurate starts and reduces wandering on workpiece surfaces. The single-piece supply allows easy replacement or stocking of common sizes for on-site use. Its 14 mm diameter matches standard dowel and fastener sizes used in furniture and joinery.

Suitable for

• Drilling holes in soft and construction woods
• Preparing holes for dowels, screws and bolts in furniture assembly
• Rough carpentry and joinery tasks requiring larger diameter holes
• On-site repair and renovation work with handheld drills

Key specifications

• Type: Spade (paddle) drill bit
• Cutting diameter: 1.4 cm (14 mm)
• Material compatibility: Wood and similar soft materials
• Quantity: 1 piece
• Shank: standard round/hex shank for handheld drills (check drill chuck compatibility)

How to use

Secure the spade bit firmly in the drill chuck and set the drill to an appropriate speed for wood drilling—moderate to high speeds work best for 14 mm holes in soft woods. Mark the drilling point and position the centring point of the bit on the mark to prevent walking. Start drilling at a steady pressure, allowing the bit to cut without forcing; withdraw occasionally for deep holes to clear chips. After drilling, remove burrs with sandpaper or a countersink as needed.

Usage recommendations

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (safety glasses and hearing protection). For harder woods or prolonged use, reduce speed and apply controlled pressure to avoid burning the material or overloading the drill. Ensure the drill’s chuck securely clamps the bit and, when necessary, pilot or guide the bit to maintain perpendicularity for precise results.