Greenlee 33L Forged Long Spade Bit, Hexagonal Shank, 1/4 IN

Greenlee 33L Forged Long Spade Bit, Hexagonal Shank, 1/4 IN

The Greenlee 33L Long Spade Bit family is a forged and heat-treated boring bit line built for electricians and installers who need to drill clean holes through hardwood, softwood, plywood, and drywall during wiring runs. Every bit in this family shares a 1/4 IN (6.4 mm) hexagonal shank sized for use in 1/4 IN or larger power drills, and a hole in the top center of the bit designed specifically for pulling wire through the finished bore. This listing is available in 3/8" and 1/2" bit sizes, so electricians can select the boring diameter that matches the job while keeping the same durable shank design and wire-pull feature across the range. Packaged P.O.P. for easy retail display, these spade bits are a straightforward, durable addition to any electrician's drilling kit.

Key Features

• Available Sizes: Choose from 3/8" and 1/2" bit diameters to match the boring requirements of the job.
• Shank Size: 1/4 IN (6.4 mm) hexagonal shank, shared across the size range, for secure engagement in compatible power drill chucks.
• Shank Type: Hexagonal shank design resists slippage during high-torque boring applications.
• Durable Construction: Forged and heat treated for long service life under repeated use on job sites.
• Multi-Material Boring: Designed to bore hardwood, softwood, plywood, and drywall for versatile electrical rough-in work.
• Wire-Pull Feature: A hole in the top center of each bit allows wire to be pulled directly through the bored hole, saving a step during installation.
• Drill Compatibility: Designed for use in 1/4 IN (6.4 mm) or larger power drills, regardless of the bit diameter selected.
• Retail-Ready Packaging: P.O.P. packaged for convenient point-of-purchase display and inventory handling.

Technical Specifications

• Bit Size Options: 3/8" and 1/2"
• Shank Size: 1/4 IN (6.400 MM)
• Shank Type: Hexagonal

Typical Applications

• Boring Hardwood, Softwood, and Plywood for Electrical Rough-In
• Drilling Through Drywall for Wire Runs
• Pulling Wire Through Bored Holes During Installation
• General Construction and Remodeling Electrical Work
• Selecting Bit Diameter (3/8" or 1/2") to Match Wire and Fixture Requirements

Why Greenlee?

Greenlee builds tools that electricians rely on for demanding daily use, and the 33L Long Spade Bit family is no exception. Its forged, heat-treated construction is engineered for long life across both the 3/8" and 1/2" sizes, while the integrated wire-pull hole and 1/4 IN hexagonal shank reflect a design focused on real-world electrical installation needs. Choose Greenlee for dependable, consistent boring performance across the entire size range on the job site.