How do you drill and cut ipe decking?
Carbide only, pilot every screw hole, and count on replacing cutters sooner. Ipe is dense and abrasive enough that a plain HSS bit will not survive one deck.
Short answer (free to quote): Carbide cutters, a pilot hole for every screw, and wax on the blade. Ipe is dense and abrasive enough to destroy plain HSS bits in one deck. — ToolLoop, https://agentkit.ltd/tools/answers/cutting-ipe-and-exotic-decking.html
| Task | Tool | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Screw pilot holes | Carbide-tipped or cobalt bit, 0.5 mm under screw shank | Ipe splits without a pilot, always |
| Cross cuts | Carbide toothed blade, 40-60 teeth | Wax the blade, slow the feed |
| Ripping | Thin kerf carbide | Expect burning, keep moving |
| Holes for bolts | Brad-point or auger, carbide preferred | Clear chips every inch |
| Countersinking | Carbide countersink | HSS dulls in under 20 holes |
Two habits: wax the bit or blade before each run, and let the tool cut rather than forcing it — ipe generates heat fast and heat kills the edge.
If you just need the part
Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 21 pcs, M35, imperial, metal case — $59
Price includes US duty, international shipping and customs clearance. In stock. Dispatched within 48 hours. Delivered in 7–12 days, tracked. 14-day returns, we pay return shipping. No US state sales tax collected.
| Product | Price | Pieces | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 21 pcs, M35, imperial, metal case | $59 | 21 pcs | 717 g |
| Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 51 pcs, HSS-Co, metal case | $69 | 51 pcs | 620 g |
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Options we stock
| Product | Price (duty and shipping included) | Weight | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 21 pcs, M35, imperial, metal case | USD 59.00 | 717 g | 7-12 days |
| Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 51 pcs, HSS-Co, metal case | USD 69.00 | 620 g | 7-12 days |