Spyder Develops New Wood-Boring Bits for Finish, Rough Construction

Power tool attachments brand Spyder says the newest additions to its STINGER line of professional-grade wood-boring tools include spade and auger bits make exceptionally fast, clean cuts with less battery-draining torque.

The STINGER Power Bits are designed for drilling both soft and hard wood, as well as plywood, laminated wood and particle board.

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“They speed through cuts, making clean holes up to 40 times faster than conventional center-point spade bits,” the company says. “As a precision, clean-cutting tool, they excel in finish carpentry as well as rough construction applications. Burr-free entry holes and exit holes with no blowout look great on woodworking projects, and they make pulling wire and inserting plumbing tube/pipe through studs a cinch.”

Featuring a low-torque design that also extends battery life of cordless tools, the new bits are optimized for use on both high- and low-torque drill motors and impacting tools. They require up to 50 percent less torque than standard threaded auger and spade bits, slowing battery drain on cordless tools. The reduction in power to drill means bits can make up to 25 times as many holes on a single battery charge, the company says.

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“The Spyder STINGER Power Bits are an entirely new type of bit for wood drilling,” says Ryan Campbell, executive vice president of Spyder. “They make clean holes like Forstner bits and bore deep and straight like auger bits, while providing an exceptional value like spade bits. Our wood-boring tools are highly regarded among woodworkers and construction professionals, and the STINGER Power Bit provides yet another option to meet the demands of their materials and budget.”

The STINGER Power Bits join Spyder’s STINGER Spade Bits and STINGER Auger Bits that provide plenty of options for professional users in terms of features and price.

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Here’s how the bits compare in various categories:

New STINGER Power Bits

1. Application: Wood without nails

2. Shank: 1/4-inch impact-rated speed hex

3. Finish: Very clean entry and exit holes

4. Point: Non-threaded center-point tip with chip relief

5. Speed: 40x faster than conventional bits

6. Life: 25x more holes than conventional bits

7. Value: $19.98 for 4-piece kit (1/2, 5/8, 3/4 and 1”)

STINGER Spade Bits

1. Application: Wood without nails

2. Shank: 1/4-inch impact rated speed hex

3. Finish: Rougher entry and exit holes

4. Point: Threaded, self-feeding tip with chip relief

5. Speed: 20x faster than conventional bits

6. Life: 10x more holes than conventional bits

7. Value: $14.98 for 6-piece kit (3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8 and 1”)

STINGER Auger Bits

1. Application: Wood and wood with nails

2. Shank: 3/8-inch and 7/16-inch impact rated speed hex

3. Finish: Rougher entry and exit holes

4. Point: Threaded, self-feeding tip with chip relief

5. Speed: 20X faster than conventional bits

6. Life: 10x more holes than conventional bits

7. Value: $29.98 for 3-piece kit (1/2, 3/4 and 1”)

STINGER Power Bit kits are available nationwide at Lowe’s stores and online at Lowe's .

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