On Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:55:35 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote:

Y'all sure are a weak wristed bunch.
I only use half inch drills but drill smaller holes and then enlarge, especially when using spade bits.
When drilling holes through framing lumber I use my long auger type bits...like the electricians do.

When you are up on a ladder, your wrist is not the issue. The only
issue then is figuring out soon enough that this is not going to end
well and turning a fall into a jump.