DeWalt 6-Piece Woodboring Spade Bit Set DW1587 Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Wood
- Rough carpentry
- Plumbing runs
A 6-piece spade (paddle) bit set (3/8-1 in.) for boring fast, rough holes in framing lumber far quicker than a same-size twist bit, ideal for running cable or pipe through studs. The 1/4 in. hex shank locks into an impact driver. It leaves a splintery hole unfit for finish work, can grab and wrench your wrist on a knot or nail, and is wood-only.
Pros
- Bores 3/8 in to 1 in holes in framing lumber far faster than a twist bit of the same size
- 1/4 in hex shank locks into an impact driver so it won't spin loose under load
- Extreme-speed chip channels and a nail-tolerant corner design keep it cutting in dirty wood
Cons
- Leaves a rough, splintery hole - not for finish work or where the exit face shows
- Grabs and can wrench your wrist if the spurs catch a knot or nail
- Wood-only: useless in metal, masonry or tile
Specifications
| Material | Heat-treated alloy steel |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1 in |
| Shank | 1/4 in hex (ball-groove) |
| Point | Sharp center point, dual cutting spurs |
| Best for | Fast rough holes in soft wood |