Sutton D501 12mm Spade Bit

The Sutton D501 is a 12mm spade bit built for fast, clean holes in timber and light building materials. Sutton states the range drills up to 5 times faster than standard spade bits, with a power chip breaker and a heavy duty shank that clear the waste quickly and keep the bit running true. The 12mm size is a light everyday diameter, useful for cable runs and smaller carpentry holes where a bigger bit is overkill.

Key Features

• Up to 5 times faster than standard spade bits
• Power chip breaker clears waste for clean cutting
• Heavy duty shank for a firm grip in the chuck
• Increases efficiency and battery life of your power tool
• Clean cutting with minimal break out on exit
• Designed for timber and light building materials

Specifications

• Diameter: 12mm
• Model: D501
• Brand: Sutton Tools
• Shank: heavy duty
• Application: timber and light building materials
• Cutting design: power chip breaker

Applications

• Running light cable through timber
• Drilling holes in studs and framing
• General carpentry and joinery holes
• Light building material work

What You Need To Complete The Job

A 12mm bit is one of the easiest spade bits to drive, suited to a standard drill. For extra reach, fit a D502 spade bit extension, and for a full range the D501 3 piece set is the match. For masonry, use an SDS masonry drill instead. More cutting gear is under Carpentry Tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 12mm spade bit used for?

A 12mm spade bit is a light general purpose wood drilling size, used for running smaller cable through timber, holes in studs and joinery work. It is a good size when a 13mm or larger hole is more than the job needs.

Can a spade bit start its own hole without a pilot?

Yes. A spade bit has a central point that pulls it into the timber, so it starts its own hole without a separate pilot drill. Keep the drill square and let the point bite before you feed the full diameter.

Will this bit work in a drill press?

Yes. A 12mm spade bit runs cleanly in a drill press at a moderate speed, and the chip breaker clears the waste well in a controlled feed. Set the depth stop and feed steadily for a straight, clean hole.

How do I get a clean edge on the back of the hole?

Ease the pressure as the point breaks through, and back the work with a scrap piece where you can. A sharp bit and a steady feed give a clean hole with minimal break out on exit, which is the design goal of the D501.