TORK CRAFT AUGER BIT 6 X 300MM POUCHED

Daimeter: Ø6.0mm

Working length: 300mm

Shank: Hex

Application:

An auger drill bit is used to bore holes in timber. It is great for drilling

holes in thatch poles to insert threaded rods.

The design is very similar to a forstner drill bit, as it 'shaves' itself

through the wood. A low rpm rotary drill with a planetary gearbox is required to

be used with auger drill bits.

What is an auger drill bit?

An auger drill bit is one of the very first types of drill bits used in the

carpenter industry to bore holes in timber.

A very early example of the auger drill

bit is the scotch eyed auger. The pilot guide is threaded to 'pull' the drill

bit into the wood. The cutting edge forms part of the auger helix to assist the

drill bit with the removal of shavings. Nowadays, auger drill bits

are used with powerful electric rotary drills to speed up the process of boring

holes.

CAUTION!

Take care when drilling with auger drill bits. The auger drill bit tends to jerk

the rotary drill when drilling. Keep the rotary drill steady with both hands to

prevent wrist injury.