Sutton D501 30mm Spade Bit

The Sutton D501 is a 30mm 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 30mm size is a big hole, used for pipe runs and heavy penetrations through framing where the smaller diameters cannot fit the run.

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: 30mm
• Model: D501
• Brand: Sutton Tools
• Shank: heavy duty
• Application: timber and light building materials
• Cutting design: power chip breaker

Applications

• Running pipe and heavy cable through timber framing
• Drilling holes in studs and joists
• Plumbing and conduit entries
• General carpentry and site work

What You Need To Complete The Job

A 30mm bit wants a drill with strong torque. For deeper work, add a D502 300mm 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 30mm spade bit used for?

A 30mm spade bit drills the large holes needed for pipe runs, heavy cable and conduit through timber framing. It is a size for plumbing and electrical work where the run is too big for the everyday 25mm holes.

How do I keep a 30mm bit straight through the work?

Keep the drill square to the timber and feed steadily, letting the central point pull the bit through. On a long run through multiple studs, use a level or a straight edge to keep the holes in line, and an extension shank saves moving the drill.

Can this bit be used with a hole saw arbor?

No. A spade bit and a holesaw are different tools. This bit drives directly in a drill chuck (or a D502 extension) and cuts a solid bore through timber, while a holesaw cuts an annular hole around a pilot. Use each for its own job.

Why is the D501 faster than a standard spade bit?

The power chip breaker and heavy duty shank work together: the shank keeps the bit running true under load, and the chip breaker clears the waste so the edge keeps cutting. That combination is what Sutton rates at up to 5 times faster than standard spade bits.