Auger Bit

Auger Bit

Having the right drill bit will make all the world of difference. Also make sure the bit is sharp. Most drill bits will do the work themselves with only a little bit of pressure. If you find yourself having to use a lot of force to drill, then it is probably time to throw that bit away and get another. Using dull bits can ruin your work and put unnecessary wear and tear on your drill.

Drill Bit Materials

Steel Bits - Inexpensive and good for softwoods. Will dull quickly with hardwood and even break.

High Speed Steel Bits - Harder than steel blades and will stay shaper slightly longer.

Titanium Coated Bits - Cost more than High Speed Steel, but this is a tougher material and will stay sharper longer.

Carbide Tipped - More expensive than the previous bits but will stay shaper longer than any of them.

Cobalt Bits - Extremely hard and great for applications with heat build up because it dissipates the heat. Good for Stainless Steel and other metals.

Drilling Tips

Use a twist bit for general drilling. A high speed bit is the best.

When you drill concrete, brick, slate or plaster use masonry bits at low speeds.

When drilling tile or glass use the spear point at low speeds.

A hole saw is great to make large holes, but make sure the drill can handle the extra force or your burn the motor out very quickly.

For metal, a step bit is best used at slow speeds.

The drill bit is what makes the cut or bore into your work. I would suggest spending a little more money and getting a better drill bit. It will last longer and cause less frustration in the long run.

Drill Bit Styles

Twist Bit - The most common to find and is used for general drilling into wood, light metal and plastic.

Brad Point Bit - Great for drilling into wood. There is a point on the end to make sure the bit stays in place when you drill. They have extra wide flutes to help with wood removal.

Spade Bit - Great for drilling bigger holes from 1/4" to 1 1/12". If you need to drill bigger holes use the hole saw.

Adjustable Wood Bit - Not as popular, but drills large holes to adjustable widths from 3/4" to 3"

Auger Bit - Wood boring bit. Large wide flutes to help with wood removal.

Hole Saw - Large wood boring and light metal ranging from 1/2" to 6"

Forstner Bit - Boring flat bottom holes into wood. Great for drilling a flat hole and not going through the whole wood.

Drill Saw Bit - Cuts irregular contours and holes in wood or metal.

CounterBore, Countersink - The bit can be changed and is great for making the top of the hole a little wider so when you put the screw in, it is flush with the top of the board.

Installer Bit - Has a hole in the head and is used for pulling wire through the hole. Used for installing phone wire, TV cable, security wire and cat 5.

Left Hand Bit - For extraction stripped or broken right handed screws or bolts.

Step Bit - Drilling in steel, copper, brass, plastic, aluminum and wood.

Glass/Tile Bit - Used for drilling into glass or tile.

Masonry Bit - Used to drill into concrete or masonry. This is used with a hammer drill or rotary drill.

Scaling Chisel - Used to chip away at masonry and is primarily used in a rotary drill.

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Milwaukee 48-13-4000 4 Piece Auger Bit Set $39.99 4 Piece Auger Bit Set - 48-13-4000. 1/2-in Auger Bit. 3/4-in Auger Bit. 7/8-in Auger Bit. 1-in Auger Bit

B.E.S Flexible Auger Bit $18.99 0.75" 54" Flexible shaft self feed auger bit Cross bored at both ends for easy wire pulling AUG3454 Auger Bit Auger Bit - 0.75" Diameter B.E.S BES Manufacturing Drill Bit Flexible Auger Bit www.fiberfish.com

Milwaukee 48-13-3000 3 Piece Ship Auger Bit Set $59.99 3 Piece Ship Auger Bit Set - 48-13-3000. 1/2-in Ship Auger Bit. 3/4-in Ship Auger Bit. 1-in Ship Auger Bit

B.E.S. .75 in. X 54 in. Flexible Auger Bit $40.63 Dimensions: 3/4 x 54 . Flexible shaft self feed auger bit. Crossbored at both ends for easy wire pulling. Satisfaction ensured.

B.E.S. .75 in. X 72 in. Flexible Auger Bit $40.72 Dimensions: 3/4 x 72 . Flexible shaft self feed auger bit. Crossbored at both ends for easy wire pulling. Satisfaction ensured.

Ardisam Inc Ardisam Inc 6 in Earth Auger Bit EA6F $98.71 6? earth auger bit Solid steel earth auger bit with shock absorb spring and mounting hardware included 6? diameter bit Brand #: Ardisam Inc EA6F UPC: 012642760068 Keywords: earth auger bit replacement blade replcmnt power

Ardisam Inc Ardisam Inc 8 in Earth Auger Bit EA8F $116.7 8? earth auger bit Solid steel earth auger bit with shock absorb spring and mounting hardware included 8? diameter bit Brand #: Ardisam Inc EA8F UPC: 012642760082 Keywords: earth auger bit replacement blade replcmnt power

Irwin Irwin 1 4 in Auger Bit 49904 $9.09 1/4? auger bit Dual-purpose shank for use in hand braces and 3/8? and larger electric drills Specially designed cutting head and screw point makes for cleaner and faster boring in all types of wood Ground from special alloy tool steel, fully heat-treated Overall length 8-1/2? Boring depth 6? 1/4? diameter, 7/32? hex shank Brand #: Irwin 49904 UPC: 024721100054 Keywords: auger bit dual

Irwin Irwin 5 16 in Auger Bit 49905 $9.09 5/16? auger bit Dual-purpose shank for use in hand braces and 3/8? and larger electric drills Specially designed cutting head and screw point makes for cleaner and faster boring in all types of wood Ground from special alloy tool steel, fully heat-treated Overall length 8-1/2? Boring depth 6? 5/16? diameter, 7/32? hex shank Brand #: Irwin 49905 UPC: 024721100061 Keywords: auger bit dual

Irwin Irwin 3 8 in Auger Bit 49906 $9.15 3/8? auger bit Dual-purpose shank for use in hand braces and 3/8? and larger electric drills Specially designed cutting head and screw point makes for cleaner and faster boring in all types of wood Ground from special alloy tool steel, fully heat-treated Overall length 8-1/2? Boring depth 6? 3/8? diameter, 7/32? hex shank Brand #: Irwin 49906 UPC: 024721100078 Keywords: auger bit dual

Irwin Irwin 7 16 in Auger Bit 49907 $9.15 7/16? auger bit Dual-purpose shank for use in hand braces and 3/8? and larger electric drills Specially designed cutting head and screw point makes for cleaner and faster boring in all types of wood Ground from special alloy tool steel, fully heat-treated Overall length 8-1/2? Boring depth 6? 7/16? diameter, 7/32? hex shank Brand #: Irwin 49907 UPC: 024721100085 Keywords: auger bit dual

Irwin Irwin 1 2 in Auger Bit 49908 $9.22 1/2? auger bit Dual-purpose shank for use in hand braces and 3/8? and larger electric drills Specially designed cutting head and screw point makes for cleaner and faster boring in all types of wood Ground from special alloy tool steel, fully heat-treated Overall length 8-1/2? Boring depth 6? 1/2? diameter, 7/32? hex shank Brand #: Irwin 49908 UPC: 024721100092 Keywords: auger bit dual

Irwin Irwin 9 16 in Auger Bit 49909 $9.22 9/16? auger bit Dual-purpose shank for use in hand braces and 3/8? and larger electric drills Specially designed cutting head and screw point makes for cleaner and faster boring in all types of wood Ground from special alloy tool steel, fully heat-treated Overall length 8-1/2? Boring depth 6? 9/16? diameter, 5/16? hex shank Brand #: Irwin 49909 UPC: 024721100108 Keywords: auger bit dual

Irwin Irwin 5 8 in Auger Bit 49910 $9.26 5/8? auger bit Dual-purpose shank for use in hand braces and 3/8? and larger electric drills Specially designed cutting head and screw point makes for cleaner and faster boring in all types of wood Ground from special alloy tool steel, fully heat-treated Overall length 8-1/2? Boring depth 6? 5/8? diameter, 5/16? hex shank Brand #: Irwin 49910 UPC: 024721100115 Keywords: auger bit dual

Irwin Irwin 11 16 in Auger Bit 49911 $9.57 11/16? auger bit Dual-purpose shank for use in hand braces and 3/8? and larger electric drills Specially designed cutting head and screw point makes for cleaner and faster boring in all types of wood Ground from special alloy tool steel, fully heat-treated Overall length 8-1/2? Boring depth 6? 11/16? diameter, 5/16? hex shank Brand #: Irwin 49911 UPC: 024721100122 Keywords: auger bit dual

Irwin Irwin 3 4 in Auger Bit 49912 $9.95 3/4? auger bit Dual-purpose shank for use in hand braces and 3/8? and larger electric drills Specially designed cutting head and screw point makes for cleaner and faster boring in all types of wood Ground from special alloy tool steel, fully heat-treated Overall length 8-1/2? Boring depth 6? 3/4? diameter, 5/16? hex shank Brand #: Irwin 49912 UPC: 024721100139 Keywords: auger bit dual

Irwin Irwin 13 16 in Auger Bit 49913 $10.99 13/16? auger bit Dual-purpose shank for use in hand braces and 3/8? and larger electric drills Specially designed cutting head and screw point makes for cleaner and faster boring in all types of wood Ground from special alloy tool steel, fully heat-treated Overall length 8-1/2? Boring depth 6? 13/16? diameter, 5/16? hex shank Brand #: Irwin 49913 UPC: 024721100146 Keywords: auger bit dual

Irwin Irwin 7 8 in Auger Bit 49914 $11.4 7/8? auger bit Dual-purpose shank for use in hand braces and 3/8? and larger electric drills Specially designed cutting head and screw point makes for cleaner and faster boring in all types of wood Ground from special alloy tool steel, fully heat-treated Overall length 8-1/2? Boring depth 6? 7/8? diameter, 5/16? hex shank Brand #: Irwin 49914 UPC: 024721100153 Keywords: auger bit dual

Irwin Irwin 15 16 in Auger Bit 49915 $11.95 15/16? auger bit Dual-purpose shank for use in hand braces and 3/8? and larger electric drills Specially designed cutting head and screw point makes for cleaner and faster boring in all types of wood Ground from special alloy tool steel, fully heat-treated Overall length 8-1/2? Boring depth 6? 15/16? diameter, 5/16? hex shank Brand #: Irwin 49915 UPC: 024721100160 Keywords: auger bit dual

Irwin Irwin 1 in Auger Bit 49916 $12.31 1? auger bit Dual-purpose shank for use in hand braces and 3/8? and larger electric drills Specially designed cutting head and screw point makes for cleaner and faster boring in all types of wood Ground from special alloy tool steel, fully heat-treated Overall length 8-1/2? Boring depth 6? 1? diameter, 5/16? hex shank Brand #: Irwin 49916 UPC: 024721100177 Keywords: auger bit dual

Irwin Irwin 1 in Auger Bit 43616 $12.04 1? auger bit Standard, solid center Double cutter with extension lip Clear open throat provides quick clearance for chips Prevents clogging Polished steel finish For wood boring hand brace only 1?, 4-13/16? twist length, 9? overall length Brand #: Irwin 43616 UPC: 024721436160 Keywords: auger bit ship

Irwin Irwin 5 16 in Auger Bit 43605 $8.63 5/16? auger bit Standard, solid center Double cutter with extension lip Clear open throat provides quick clearance for chips Prevents clogging Polished steel finish For wood boring hand brace only 5/16?, 3-5/8? twist length, 7-5/8? overall length Brand #: Irwin 43605 UPC: 024721436054 Keywords: auger bit ship

Irwin Irwin 3 8 in Auger Bit 43606 $8.63 3/8? auger bit Standard, solid center Double cutter with extension lip Clear open throat provides quick clearance for chips Prevents clogging Polished steel finish For wood boring hand brace only 3/8?, 3-3/4? twist length, 7-3/4? overall length Brand #: Irwin 43606 UPC: 024721436061 Keywords: auger bit ship

Irwin Irwin 1 2 in Auger Bit 43608 $8.67 1/2? auger bit Standard, solid center Double cutter with extension lip Clear open throat provides quick clearance for chips Prevents clogging Polished steel finish For wood boring hand brace only 1/2?, 4? twist length, 8? overall length Brand #: Irwin 43608 UPC: 024721436085 Keywords: auger bit ship

Irwin Irwin 5 8 in Auger Bit 43610ZR $9.08 5/8? auger bit Standard, solid center Double cutter with extension lip Clear open throat provides quick clearance for chips Prevents clogging Polished steel finish For wood boring hand brace only 5/8?, 4-1/4? twist length, 8-1/4? overall length Brand #: Irwin 43610ZR UPC: 024721436108 Keywords: auger bit ship

Irwin 62t-1 Auger Bit. 1 Bit $13.83 Manufacturer: Irwin. 1 Bit. Medium-fast screw point ideal for general wood boring applications Full-length heat treated bit guards against bending in heavy-duty applications and strengthens the bit where the greatest strain occurs Double spur, double cutt

Irwin 62t-11/16" Auger Bit. 1 Bit $12.78 Manufacturer: Irwin. 1 Bit. Medium-fast screw point ideal for general wood boring applications Full-length heat treated bit guards against bending in heavy-duty applications and strengthens the bit where the greatest strain occurs Double spur, double cutt

Irwin 62t-7/16" Auger Bit. 1 Bit $8.94 Manufacturer: Irwin. 1 Bit. Medium-fast screw point ideal for general wood boring applications Full-length heat treated bit guards against bending in heavy-duty applications and strengthens the bit where the greatest strain occurs Double spur, double cutt

43612 - 3/4In Auger Bit $15.08 [6523104] UPC: 024721436122 12.16L x 2.5W x 2.01H 0.32 LB 0.04 Cubes

43616 - 1In Auger Bit $18.69 [6523146] UPC: 024721436160 12.29L x 3.56W x 2.02H 0.46 LB 0.05 Cubes

43608 - 1/2In Auger Bit $13.46 [6523062] UPC: 024721436085 12.08L x 2.27W x 1.14H 0.21 LB 0.02 Cubes

43610 - 5/8In Auger Bit $17.62 [6523088] UPC: 024721436108 12L x 2.5W x 1.72H 0.21 LB 0.03 Cubes

43615 - 62T-15/16 Auger Bit $33.02 [585-43615] UPC: 02472143615 0.92 LB

Irwin Irwin 1-1 8 in Weldtec Auger Bit 3043014 $36.13 1-1/8? weldtec auger bit Bits are made stronger and last longer because a harder cutting edge is welded to the base material 2X nail cutting life compared to standard Irwin ship augers Patent Pending welded cutting edge for increased durability Aggressive screw pitch for faster drilling Wide flutes for maximum chip removal 7/16? quick change impact shank for fast bit changes Fully forged body on bits 3/4? diameter and larger for durability Tubed 1-1/8? x 17? Brand #: Irwin 3043014 UPC: 024721105554 Keywords: auger bit power ship single twist drill pwr

Milwaukee Accessory Milwaukee Accessory 1 2x6 Ship Auger Bit 48-13-0503 $13.76 1/2x6 ship auger bit Heavy-duty ship auger bits are ideal for electricians, plumbers, utilities, and any trade requiring fast hole drilling in clean or nail-embedded wood Precision machined for smooth, wobble-free boring Coated flutes that produce a nonstick surface along with the large, wide throat design give excellent chip clearance from deep holes Self-feeding screw point with 1 cutting edge and side lip for fast, rough boring in wood Hardened cutting edges require less resharpening 1 per package 1/2? x 6?, 5/16? hex shank Brand #: Milwaukee Accessory 48-13-0503 UPC: 045242225750 Keywords: ship auger bit self feed wood

Milwaukee Accessory Milwaukee Accessory 5 8x6 Ship Auger Bit 48-13-0623 $14.22 5/8x6 ship auger bit Heavy-duty ship auger bits are ideal for electricians, plumbers, utilities, and any trade requiring fast hole drilling in clean or nail-embedded wood Precision machined for smooth, wobble-free boring Coated flutes that produce a nonstick surface along with the large, wide throat design give excellent chip clearance from deep holes Self-feeding screw point with 1 cutting edge and side lip for fast, rough boring in wood Hardened cutting edges require less resharpening 1 per package 5/8? x 6?, 7/16? hex shank Brand #: Milwaukee Accessory 48-13-0623 UPC: 045242225767 Keywords: ship auger bit self feed wood