Calling on any #woodworkers of the #cosohivemind for advice:
I have a small project that will require drilling roughly 1" holes through 1.5" cedar raised garden bed panels to install PVC drainage pipes. (I have a large T-shaped central area between beds where rainwater accumulates during heavy storms, and want to let it drain down downhill out the back.)
Am I correct that I want to use a spade bit for this rather than a forstner?
This bit set seems to be a good value:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABLO-6-Piece-SPEEDemon-High-Speed-Steel-Spade-Bit-Set-with-2-Bonus-Bits-8-Piece-DSP2920-S6-2/312500152
@voltronic hobby woodworker here, the forstner will make a nicer cleaner hole. I can't remember the last time I used a spade bit because the splinters. But use what you got, they'll both get the job done. Spade bits are certainly easier to maintain and keep track of.
@voltronic yeah go with the spade bits then, nobody is going to see the backside