Diablo SPEEDemon Self-Feed Spade Bit, 1/4" Hex Shank
The Diablo SPEEDemon™ Spade Bit is engineered for fast, clean hole drilling in wood and is available in bit diameters ranging from 3/8" through 1-1/2", including 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 1", 1-1/8", 1-1/4", and 1-3/8", with options offered as a 1-Pack or 2-Pack. Every bit in the SPEEDemon™ line shares a 1/4" hex shank for quick-change compatibility with cordless impact drivers and corded drill drivers. The high-performance SPEED-TIP™ design self-feeds the bit into the material for faster hole making compared to traditional spade bits, while the Impact Strong™ shank construction delivers increased stability and durability across the full diameter range, making this family of bits a versatile choice for professionals and serious DIYers who need consistent, clean holes job after job.
Key Features
- Bit Diameter Range: Available from 3/8" up to 1-1/2" to match a wide range of hole-drilling applications in wood.
- Shank: 1/4" hex shank for quick-change compatibility with impact drivers and drill drivers, shared across every diameter.
- SPEED-TIP™ Self-Feed Design: Pulls the bit into the material with minimal downward pressure, enabling faster hole making than traditional spade bits.
- Angled Spur Cutting Edge: Scores the wood for clean holes and reduced blowout on exit.
- Curved Paddle Design: Enhances chip evacuation, clearing chip build-up quickly for more holes per charge.
- Impact Strong™ Construction: Increases shank stability and durability for performance in cordless and corded impact and drill drivers.
- Pack Options: Choose a 1-Pack for single-bit needs or a 2-Pack for jobsite efficiency and backup supply.
Technical Specifications
- Shank: 1/4 inches
- Bit Diameter Options: 3/8", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 1", 1-1/8", 1-1/4", 1-3/8", 1-1/2"
- Pack Size Options: 1-Pack, 2-Pack
- Country of Origin: China
Typical Applications
- Drilling Clean Holes in Hardwoods
- Drilling Clean Holes in Softwoods
- Drilling Clean Holes in Plywood
- Fast Hole Making with Cordless Impact Drivers
- Fast Hole Making with Corded Drill Drivers
Why Diablo?
Diablo's SPEEDemon™ Spade Bit family combines a self-feeding SPEED-TIP™ design, an angled spur cutting edge, and a curved paddle profile to deliver fast, clean holes with less effort across every diameter in the range. The Impact Strong™ shank construction adds the stability and durability needed to perform reliably in both cordless and corded impact drivers, making this bit family a dependable choice for professionals who need clean, efficient hole drilling in wood, whatever size or pack quantity the job requires.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Spade Bit
- Configuration:
- 1/4" Hex Shank
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Hole Saws & Bits
- Product Group:
- Power Tools & Accessories
- Shank:
- 1/4 inches
- Product Size:
- 3/8" - 1-1/2"