Sutton D501 8mm Spade Bit

The Sutton D501 is an 8mm 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 8mm size is the small end of the range, a fine diameter for light cable and joinery work where a bigger hole would weaken the timber.

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: 8mm
• 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 fine holes in studs and framing
• Joinery and cabinet work
• Light building material work

What You Need To Complete The Job

An 8mm 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 an 8mm spade bit used for?

An 8mm spade bit is a fine general purpose wood drilling size, used for light cable runs, holes in joinery and cabinet work, and spots where a small hole keeps the timber strong. It is the smallest size in the D501 range.

Can I use a spade bit to drill pilot holes?

For timber work, an 8mm spade bit can serve as a pilot or clearance hole where you need a clean flat-bottomed bore rather than a twist drill hole. It drills fast and clean, and the point keeps it straight through the work.

Will a small spade bit snap in the wood?

An 8mm bit is still a solid tool, and the heavy duty shank helps it resist bending. Feed it steadily and keep the drill square to the work, and it will cut cleanly. Do not force it sideways in the hole, which is what bends any drill.

Why does Sutton make the whole D501 range with chip breakers?

Because every size, including the small 8mm, cuts faster and cleaner when the waste clears properly. The chip breaker stops the hole clogging, which is what lets the range deliver the up to 5 times faster cut.