Features
- Short/’stubby’ overall length for use in confined spaces
- Intended for drilling wood
- 1/4 inch shank
Specifications
| Model Number | DSB1021B |
| Pack Quantity | 20 |
| Diameter (D) Inch | 1 1/2 |
| Total Length (L2) Inch | 6 |
| Shank Diameter (D) Inch | 1/4 |
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Stubby-length spade bit for drilling wood. This entry corresponds to the 1-1/2 inch diameter variant with a 6 inch overall length and a 1/4 inch shank, sold in a pack of 20.
Model Number: DSB1021B
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Cable Grommet Service
Offer on-site drilling and install grommets in desks, media consoles, and conference tables—ideal for tight cabinet interiors where the stubby bit fits. Upsell with wire pass-through bushings, cord sleeves, and labeling.
Bluebird House Micro-Brand
Batch-produce bluebird nesting boxes with accurate 1-1/2 inch entrances. Market locally to gardeners, HOAs, and wildlife groups. Add options: cedar vs. pine, predator guards, mounting hardware, and engraved plaques.
Lanterns and Candle Blocks for Markets
Produce wooden lanterns and tea-light blocks featuring patterned 1-1/2 inch holes. Sell at craft fairs and online, offering custom patterns, stains, and gift sets with LED candles. Low material cost and fast drilling with a spade bit.
Van/RV Cabinet Pass-Through Retrofits
Provide cable/plumbing pass-through drilling in RVs, vans, and boats where space is tight. Use the stubby bit with a right-angle drill to work inside compartments. Package with grommets, edge trim, and cable management.
Hydroponic Propagation Boards
Make and sell wooden boards pre-drilled with 1-1/2 inch holes for net pots used by plant shops and hobbyists. Offer wall-mounted and countertop versions, sealed against moisture, with optional grow light stands.
Creative
Bluebird Nesting Box
Build bluebird houses that require a precise 1-1/2 inch entrance hole. The stubby length lets you drill the entrance cleanly even when the box is partially assembled or you’re working inside a small shop space. Add predator guards and a hinged clean-out panel.
Clean Cable Pass-Throughs
Drill 1-1/2 inch holes in the backs and shelves of desks, TV consoles, and cabinets for neat cable routing. The short bit shines inside tight cabinets or close to walls. Add plastic or wooden grommets for a finished look.
Tea-Light Blocks and Lantern Panels
Create candle blocks by drilling shallow 1-1/2 inch recesses for tea lights, or make perforated lantern panels by laying out a grid of through-holes that cast patterned light. Use LED candles for safety and vary hole spacing for designs.
Herb Wall with Net Pots
Make a vertical herb garden board by drilling 1-1/2 inch holes to accept standard 1.5 inch hydroponic net pots. Mount the board on French cleats, add drip trays, and grow kitchen herbs by a sunny window.
Tool Organizer Panel
Build a wall panel with 1-1/2 inch pass-throughs that act as grab holes, cord slots, or sockets for short dowel pegs. The stubby bit helps when drilling near edges or inside built-in shop cabinets.