DEWALT Drill Bit, Spade, 5/8 Inch x 6 Inch (DW1576)

Extension does what it was built for. It extends. It is good quality for sure.

I purchased two of these Dewalt 12-inch extensions as well as two of their 6-inch extensions and use them often for drilling holes with spade bits through beams and framing that is several 2X thick. The 12-inch as well as the 6-inch version have also come in handy as screw bit and nut driver extensions for hard to reach areas inside of equipment and cabinets. I had used the Irwin extensions for years but, they are more expensive and don't really last any longer than the Dewalt with the type of use they get. These Dewalt extensions are working fine for my needs and I have been happy with them. The only real difference I see from the Irwin is that with the Dewalt you need to push back on the collar to load and lock in the bit, instead of just pushing it in like with the Irwin. These extensions still need a 5/8-inch or larger hole to allow the collar to pass through. I've used two of the 12-inch extensions together to make a 24-inch long extension and even added another 6-inch for longer reach drilling. Overall, these extensions have been doing what I need so will buy again when needed.

Recently I was trying to make a set of bed risers for oil e of the twin beds we have. I wanted to be able to store a set of plastic boxes underneath but needed an additional 5 inches of room. So I found a site that taught me how to make bed risers out of 4x4 wood. I was stoked but needed to get a 1.5 inch spade bit first so I could drill down and make the hole making it so the legs of the existing bed wouldn’t move.I searched the local hardware stores but they all wanted close to 10 dollars for a single bit. Then o found this bit for about 1/3 that price and was so happy. It arrived the very next day and was from a brand I actually recognized and love. It worked perfectly so still the four holes that I needed quickly and effectively. By that night I had all the holes drilled, the bed raises and the boxes put in their new home.I could not be happier about this purchase. Plus now I have a larger spade bit so I am searching for new things to drill out.

Good day ! Solidly made , but very crooked ! It is simply impossible to achieve the correct setting... It takes a long and painful time to correct it in my BHP-451 cordless drill... The result is not very good....But to be honest, I didn't expect any big miracles from this extension cord....With this length, it is very difficult to achieve good processing quality... For precise work, it is not exactly suitable , but for screwing hardware at not very high speeds is quite good...Yes, and I think that for feather drills, too, will fit... But, again, only small turns.... It is not suitable for installation in Impact drills, since it will not be possible to adjust its curvature... The verdict is that it would be foolish to expect better for this modest amount of money... Maybe someone will be lucky and get a very smooth one....I tried to straighten it out , but it turned out to be an empty idea... I'll try to order another one, see what happens..... Good luck to all !

I needed to recess some bolt heads in wood (5/16" bolts). No standard spade bit will drill a clean recessed hole for something like a bolt anymore. They're all super hyper aggressive and rip the wood to shreds. This is the only bit left on the market I think that still does a clean recessed hole. It doesn't have those extended end-tip points (whatever) that all the other bits have which pre-gouge the outer edges of the hole and further mutilate the wood as its cutting. Just the opposite. This bit has tapered-up edges if you notice in the picture. And coincidentally, the remaining flat bottom of the recessed hole before the taper fits a 5/16" bolt washer perfectly. It must have been made for this use. And a socket wrench fits easily in the hole to turn the bolt.(Hint, to further reduce the pull-in aggressiveness, pre-drill a small started hole so that the center of the spade bit doesn't want to pull even harder into the wood. It gives you good control of how fast you go down. But don't pre-drill a big hole, otherwise the spade bit will wander all over the place.)

I can't tell you how many times prior to receiving this tool that I wish I'd had it while working on HVAC air handlers and furnaces. This tool has already bailed me out a couple times while trying to extract sequencers and other related components mounted to the back of the units. Seriously, if your in the HVAC trade, this is one of those tools that will save time and reduce frustration. I don't have any problems with the way other impacts bits fit into it. Yep, you have to slide the spring catch back and release it to lock the bit in. Easy business. The extension seems to be very well made and so far has performed flawlessly, exactly what I've come to expect from Dewalt. I had two sequencers that needed to be changed in a Mobile home, the liquid, suction, and condensate drain were located directly in front of the component. Not enough room to get an impact in there, my regular 6" extension bits wouldn't reach. Without this tool, It was either going to be a stubby screw driver or go back to the truck to get a ratchet set. Pulled out this extension, inserted my 6" bit extension, and bam screws were removed. Time and or trip to truck saved. Highly recommend picking one of these up if your in the HVAC trade.

Used this an extension on a hex drill bit to drill out a pair of manifold studs, there was some vibration as far a staying centred but that was to be expected. Drilled a pilot hole first so it wasnt a huge problem. Bought a short a long one both were straight with no bends in them. Worked well

Excellent product, does exactly what it is designed to do. Excellent cutting speed and chip clearance. Just a shame it took so long to arrive when simple Royal Mail 2nd class would have been here in two days.

Does the job, but slightly annoying as it is falling apart. Not using this very often so don't bother me. I am not sure if this is genuine product.

Good brand good cut

This is a well made product and works well with the Dewalt flat bits I also purchased and fits in the same case.