This Diablo shovel, like many of their other shovels, was amazing. I was struggling to start the hole on the 2x8 with Forstner bits or a regular set of spade bits. I tried this beat and it blew wood straight away! Make sure you use safety goggles and gloves with it. I couldn't believe how hard he was shooting at splinters and I wasn't wearing eye protection. I was lucky not to have been hit in the eye.