On 18 Jan 2007 19:54:38 -0800, "
wrote:

Hi Gerald

I know you said you are using 1 1/4" D bit, and I don't know if you are
able to use a 1" D bit, but if so, than the short auger bits with brad
point end that Lee Valley sells might be just what you are looking for,
they also have special green wood drill bits, but again the largest
size is 1 Inch, here is a link to the short auger bits

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...at=1,180,42240


If a 1" will work, there is also a guy on e-bay that must have robbed
a DeWalt truck. I bought two sets of spade bits for $.60, and he had
about 100 auctions going. They're awfully nice- much thicker shanks
and spades than the Irwins. Might be worth taking a look to see if
there are still any for sale. The only catch was that shipping was
$9, but it was still far less than retail for 10 good bits.