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1. 
   MarkH | Sep 28, 2010 06:48pm | #1

   McMaster Carr, you won't be sorry!

   http://www.mcmaster.com/#drill-bits/=91rvm6

   http://www.mcmaster.com/#spade-drill-bits/=91rtx3

2. 
   Dreamcatcher | Oct 04, 2010 04:06pm | #2

   Sure but....

   I'm always so curious... why? What are you doing where you go through so many spade bits? How many do you need? What size? Maybe someone can suggest a better tool or technique to save you some time and money.

   Anyways, here's some more results from MSC and Wholesale Tool:

     http://www1.mscdirect.com/Wood-Bits/Drills/Cutting-Tools/s0002008530.HTML

     http://www.wttool.com/category-exec/category_id/20576/nm/Spade_Drills_Sets_Holders

   DC

1. 
   Jake0358 | Oct 04, 2010 05:21pm | #3

   Drill bit usage

   DC,

   The smaller sizes (1/16 - 1/4) get used more, break, dull, and/or get lost. Years ago I could buy a package, maybe ten to the pack, of the same size bits and use them as replacement bits when needed. It was very convenient to have them on hand as well as economical. Now I get one, maybe two, in a pack. Just hoping they are still out there in quantity. As for the spade bits, well, when you are making a chase to run wire and you hit a nail it often is the end of the bit.

   Thanks for your input DC.

3. 
   xxPaulCPxx | Oct 05, 2010 07:29pm | #4

   Harbor Freight has the small bits in 10 packs

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   MarkH | Oct 05, 2010 11:18pm | #5

   You know, those bits are really pretty poor.  I've bought several sets there because they are so darn cheap.  But they break, dull quickly and the flutes snap off easily.  I'd just bite the bullet and buy real industrial bits if there is a particular size I needed bad enough to buy a 10 pack.  Most bits in a set don't see much use, and so I justify the purchase of harbor freight bit sets based on the fact that most of the bits are there for occasional use.

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   xxPaulCPxx | Oct 06, 2010 12:30pm | #6

   Yep, I would completely concour with your assesment of those bits.

   That's why I no longer cry when I drop my drill and bend/break my 1/8" bit anymore after only using it three times.