Irwin 49600 Brad Point Drill Bit Set 5 Piece

Product Description

The IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL CO 49600 is a 5-piece brad point drill bit set designed for precision wood boring in furniture making, cabinetry, and doweling applications. Each bit features a center point that anchors the bit on contact, allowing accurate hole placement without walking or drifting. Spur cutting edges shear wood fibers cleanly at the hole perimeter, reducing tear-out and splintering on both entry and exit faces. Wide spiral flutes evacuate chips continuously, preventing clogging and maintaining cut quality at speed. The set covers five common woodworking diameters and stores in an included pouch for jobsite portability.

This set is suited for residential and light commercial finish carpentry, cabinetwork, and millwork where hole diameter tolerance and edge quality matter. Typical applications include drilling dowel holes, shelf-pin holes, and hardware pilot holes in hardwood, softwood, plywood, and MDF. The five included bit sizes address the most common doweling and hardware-mounting diameters encountered in cabinet and furniture shops. Professional carpenters, finish carpenters, and cabinetmakers are the primary users, though experienced woodworking tradespeople across disciplines will find the range practical.

Key Features

• 5-piece set includes 3/16 inches, 1/4 inches, 5/16 inches, 3/8 inches, and 1/2 inches diameter bits
• Brad point center tip provides accurate hole positioning and prevents bit walking at start
• Precision-ground construction for consistent diameter and repeatable hole size
• Spur cutting edges minimize splintering and produce a smooth, clean hole wall
• Wide flutes allow fast, continuous chip evacuation to maintain cut speed
• Includes storage pouch for organized transport and jobsite use

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard drill chucks and drill presses accepting straight-shank bits across the included diameter range. Intended for wood substrates including hardwood, softwood, plywood, and MDF where precise hole diameter and clean edges are required.

Installation Notes

Install bits in a handheld drill or drill press with the chuck fully tightened before operation. Ensure the workpiece is secured with clamps or a vise before drilling to prevent movement. Back the workpiece with scrap material when drilling through stock to reduce exit-face blowout. Inspect bit tips for damage before each use and discontinue use if center points or spurs show deformation.