Features
- Full-length heat-treated shank for resistance to bending and breakage
- Cutting spurs for improved hole finish
- Extreme Speed Channel for faster chip removal
- 1/4" hex shank to reduce slippage and fit 1/4" quick-change systems
- Ball-groove shank for quick-change applications
- Hang hole for storage and wire pulling
Specifications
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Diameter | 5/16" |
| Length | 6" |
| Shank Size | 1/4" hex |
| Suitable Materials | natural hard and soft wood; chipboard and other man-made materials |
| Typical Applications | rapid drilling in wood; wiring and pipe passage holes; snap tie installation in concrete forms; lag bolt passage holes; door locks, mortising, electrical and plumbing work |
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A 6-inch spade bit with a full-length, heat-treated shank designed to resist bending and breaking. It includes cutting spurs for a cleaner hole edge and a speed channel to help remove chips. The shank uses a 1/4" hex profile for quick-change compatibility and to reduce slippage. A hang hole is provided for storage and wire pulling.
Project Ideas
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Low-Voltage Cable Routing Service
Offer a tidy cable routing package for home offices and media centers: drill discreet 5/16" passages in cabinets, shelves, and furniture backs for USB, LED strips, speaker wire, and sensor leads. The bit’s hang hole lets you pull fish tape or wire right through newly drilled holes, and the spurs leave clean edges that won’t snag cables.
Peg-Rail and Modular Organizer Kits
Produce Shaker-inspired peg rails and modular wall organizers using 5/16" holes for pegs, hooks, and accessories. The quick-change 1/4" hex shank speeds production, while the spurs deliver crisp holes in painted or clear-finished stock, reducing touch-up and sanding time.
Perforated Decor Line (Etsy/Market)
Sell perforated wooden pencil cups, utensil crocks, tealight sleeves, and planters with geometric 5/16" patterns. The Extreme Speed Channel enables fast drilling of dense patterns, and the clean hole edges add a premium look that differentiates your products from laser-burned alternatives.
Retail Fixture Cable-Management Upgrades
Offer on-site upgrades for boutiques and pop-ups: drill neat 5/16" holes in wood displays for zip-tie anchors, LED shelf lighting wires, and security tag leads. The bit’s heat-treated shank resists bending when drilling in awkward positions, and the hang hole is perfect for pulling through leader lines without extra tools.
DIY Jig and Template Kits
Manufacture and sell drilling templates and dowel-jig plates featuring 5/16" guide holes for hobbyists making racks, games, and organizers. The cutting spurs ensure accurate, splinter-free guide holes in plywood faces, improving the precision of customers’ projects and reducing returns.
Creative
Night-Sky Perforated Lantern
Drill constellation patterns into thin hardwood or plywood sleeves to slip over LED candles. The cutting spurs leave crisp, burn-free edges on each 5/16" star, and the Extreme Speed Channel clears chips for fast, repeatable drilling. Use the 1/4" hex shank in a quick-change chuck to swap between pilot and spade bits when adding mounting holes.
Peg-Solitaire Travel Game
Create a compact triangular or cross-shaped game board with a uniform grid of 5/16" holes and matching hardwood pegs/dowels. The full-length, heat-treated shank resists bending when drilling at slight angles on end grain, and the cutting spurs keep the hole mouths clean so pegs seat neatly without sanding.
Ventilated Birdhouse Series
Build birdhouses with tidy 5/16" ventilation rows near the roofline and drainage holes in the floor. The bit’s spurs prevent tear-out on thin softwoods and plywood, and the speed channel helps drill lots of holes quickly for small batch runs.
String-Art Grid Panel
Lay out a grid of 5/16" holes in a hardwood panel to accept short dowel pegs for string art. Users can move pegs to change patterns. The 1/4" hex shank allows quick bit swaps for pilot holes and countersinks, and the clean edges mean no fraying of string against the hole rims.
Modular Herb-Drying/Hanging Board
Drill rows of 5/16" holes in a maple or oak board to accept small dowel pegs and S-hooks for hanging herb bundles or utensils. The heat-treated shank handles repeated drilling in dense hardwoods, while the hang hole on the bit can help pull thin wire or cord through tight cabinet backs during installation.