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Irwin 88824 SPEEDBOR Flat Spade Bit, 1-1/2 In. x 6 In.
The Irwin 88824 SPEEDBOR Flat Spade Bit measures 1-1/2 In. x 6 In. and is engineered for fast, clean drilling through wood. This next-generation SPEEDBOR spade bit features a chamfered cutting edge, an optimized point tip, and the patented Blue-Groove cutting design, and it is built to cut up to 2X faster and last 2X longer than previous IRWIN spade bits. The bit is impact accessible, making it compatible with both corded drills and impact drivers for versatile use on the jobsite or in the shop.
Key Features
- Bit Size: 1-1/2 In. x 6 In. flat spade bit sized for large-diameter holes in wood.
- Durable Construction: Chamfered cutting edges provide increased durability and longer life compared to previous-generation spade bits.
- Reinforced Shank: Supports fast speeds and an aggressive cut for demanding wood-boring applications.
- Optimized Point Tip: Wider and longer point tip helps minimize splintering and control drilling speed.
- Blue-Groove Design: Patented cutting-edge design opens a large cutting area for aggressive wood chip removal and fast drilling.
- 2X Performance: Engineered to cut twice as fast and last twice as long as earlier IRWIN spade bits.
- Impact Accessible: Shank design allows use with impact drivers as well as standard corded drills.
Technical Specifications
- Warranty: NLW
- Battery Included: No
- Country of Origin: China
- Power Source: Non-Energy Using
- Individual Vs. Set: Individual
Typical Applications
- General Woodworking and Carpentry
- Rough Framing and New Construction
- Cabinet, Furniture, and Deck Building
- Drilling Clearance and Access Holes in Wood
- Use with Corded Drills and Impact Drivers
Why Irwin?
Irwin engineers the SPEEDBOR line with a chamfered cutting edge, reinforced shank, and patented Blue-Groove design to deliver a spade bit built for durability and speed in demanding wood-boring applications. With an optimized point tip that helps minimize splintering and impact-accessible compatibility for use with impact drivers, the Irwin 88824 SPEEDBOR Flat Spade Bit is designed to perform reliably for both professional contractors and serious DIYers on the jobsite or in the shop.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- IRW-20260923
- Product Type:
- Wood Boring Bit
- Series:
- SPEEDBOR
- Configuration:
- 1-1/2 In. x 6 In.
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Drill & Driver Bits
- Product Group:
- Power Tools & Accessories
- Product Weight:
- 0.176 lb
- Product Length:
- 8.4 in
- Product Height:
- 0.3 in
- Product Width:
- 1.8 in
Irwin 88824 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the Irwin 88824 spade bit be used in an impact driver, or does it need a drill chuck?
Both. The 88824 SPEEDBOR is impact accessible, so the shank works in an impact driver as well as a standard corded drill. The shank is also reinforced to handle fast speeds and aggressive cutting, which is what you want when running it in an impact tool for framing or electrical rough-in holes.
2) Is the Irwin 88824 sold as a single bit or as part of a spade bit set?
It ships as an individual bit, one 1-1/2 inch by 6 inch flat spade bit, model 88824. If you need a range of diameters you would buy a SPEEDBOR set rather than this single size.
3) Does the 6 inch length on this spade bit mean 6 inches of drilling depth?
No. The 6 inch figure is the bit's overall length on the 88824, part of which sits in the chuck, so usable depth is less than 6 inches. For boring deeper than a single stud or a doubled plate, you run the bit with a spade bit extension rather than expecting the full 6 inches of travel.
4) Will a 1-1/2 inch spade bit blow out the back of plywood or cabinet stock?
Tearout is the usual complaint at this diameter. The SPEEDBOR point tip on the 88824 is wider and longer than earlier Irwin spade bits specifically to reduce splintering and let you control the feed rate, and the Blue-Groove cutting design clears chips so the bit is not pushing through on packed waste. On finish-visible faces, still back the workpiece with scrap or stop and finish the hole from the opposite side.
5) Should I use a spade bit or an auger bit for boring 1-1/2 inch holes through framing?
A flat spade bit like the 88824 is the faster, cheaper choice for rough wood boring where hole finish does not matter: clearance holes, access holes, framing and new construction. An auger bit pulls itself through with a lead screw and tracks straighter through thick or stacked timber, so it is the better pick for deep multi-member bores. For single studs and plates in carpentry, deck and cabinet work, the spade bit does the job and reloads faster in the chuck.
6) What is the exact Irwin part number to reorder this 1-1/2 inch SPEEDBOR spade bit?
Order Irwin 88824. That is the SPEEDBOR flat spade bit in 1-1/2 inch by 6 inch. Quoting the 88824 number avoids picking up a different diameter in the same series.
7) How does this next-generation SPEEDBOR bit differ from the older Irwin spade bits we have in our kits?
Three changes over the previous Irwin spade bits: a chamfered cutting edge for longer edge life, the patented Blue-Groove cutting geometry that opens a larger cutting area for chip evacuation, and the reworked point tip. Irwin rates the result at twice the cutting speed and twice the life of its earlier spade bits. The older bits were also not built for impact drivers; this one is.
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Does the Irwin 88824 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Irwin 88824 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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