A wood boring bit for boring holes in wood and other similar work surfaces
having a central longitudinal axis, a main body, a pilot screw tip and a
partial flute with a cutting edge and a cutting spur. The flute portion
may be defined by a partial helical section having a distal end joined to
the main body and a lead edge disposed toward said screw tip. The distal
end and the lead edge preferably do not overlap along the central axis
and are equal to or less than 360.degree. from one another around the
axis. The partial flute provides improved waste removal and allows the
user to access the cutting edge of the flute for maintenance purposes.