Diablo Spade Bit DSP1080 1-1/4 Inch x 4 Inch Short Stubby Impact Rated Hex Shank Self-Feeding Wood Boring Drill Attachment Restricted Framing Spaces
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Compact Wood Boring Attachment with Threaded Self-Feeding Tip for High-Torque Impact Drivers
The Diablo DSP1080 1-1/4-Inch x 4-Inch Stubby Wood Spade Bit is a compact structural boring attachment engineered for high-speed hole-making inside confined wall cavities and restricted framing layouts. Equipped with a threaded SPEED-TIP self-feeding design, this short-profile bit pulls itself through softwoods, hardwoods, and treated timber automatically under minimal axial force to accelerate utility installations. A standardized 1/4-inch hex shank delivers Impact Strong durability inside high-torque drivers, coordinating a proprietary curved paddle geometry for immediate chip clearing with an angled cutting spur that scores clean hole entries to prevent back-side blowout.
Best Used For:
- Confined Space Wiring Rough-In: Bores 1-1/4 inch conduit openings between tightly spaced structural studs where standard long bits cannot physically fit.
- Tight Cavity Plumbing Pass-Throughs: Drills large-diameter piping clearance holes within narrow floor joists, cabinet backs, and restricted utility chaseways.
- Close-Quarter Framing Modifications: Executes clean perpendicular borings across structural wood partitions, joists, and treated structural timbers using compact impact tools.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- SPEED-TIP Self-Feed Threading: Threaded guide lead tip draws the paddle bit into lumber automatically, reducing manual worker fatigue.
- Compact 4-Inch Stubby Length: Minimalist tool body clearance maximizes entry access inside constrained, tight physical construction zones.
- Curved Paddle Material Conveyor: Concave blade face forces out wood fibers instantly to mitigate high frictional heat and prolong motor run time.
- Impact Strong Hex Shank: Hardened 1/4-inch hex connection provides excellent spin stability and resists shear fractures from impact stress loads.
- Angled Spur Scoring Edge: Side spur cutters cut wood grains on the outer edge before the primary lifting edge cuts to prevent rear breakout tearing.
What's Included
- (1) Diablo 1-1/4" x 4" SPEEDemon™ Stubby Wood Spade Bit (DSP1080)
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Diablo Tools |
|---|---|
| Model Number | DSP1080 |
| Fastener Categorization | Spade Drilling Bits |
| Bit Diameter Specification | 1-1/4 Inches (1.25") |
| Total Length Dimension | 4 Inches |
| Shank Interface Style | 1/4 Inch Hex Shank |
| Tool System Compatibility | Impact Drivers & Drill Drivers |
| Tool Structural Rating | Impact Strong™ Rated |
| Feed Mechanism Type | Threaded Self-Feeding SPEED-TIP™ |
| Blade Paddle Profile | Curved Chip-Evacuating Paddle |
| Package Quantity Total | 1 Bit |
| Substrate Target Rating | Clean Hardwoods, Softwoods, Treated Lumber |
Pro-Tip: Align the driver completely straight before triggering the tool; because the 4-inch stubby body responds rapidly to torque spikes in confined bays, maintaining a rigid 90-degree axis ensures clean passage without binding.
