Auger bits

haptism · Apr 8, 2016

Hi, this maybe a daft question but are there auger bits on the market with shallower flights than standard ? Sometimes while drilling (through wood obviously) the auger tends to pull itself through a bit too quick for my liking; im reasoning that a bit with shallower flights might give me that extra control while maintaining its function as an auger bit. Thanks

davesparks · Apr 8, 2016

Slow your drill down

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haptism · Apr 8, 2016

davesparks said:
Slow your drill down

Yes but, thought maybe there would be an improved bit that would eliminate doing so; one for Dragons Den !

Andy78 · Apr 8, 2016

That's what augers do really. Try spades or a wood beaver.

telectrix · Apr 8, 2016

this should pull in nice and easy:

snowhead · Apr 8, 2016

haptism said:
davesparks said:

Slow your drill down

Yes but, thought maybe there would be an improved bit that would eliminate doing so; one for Dragons Den !

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It's been done.

Years ago I bought some bits called 3D bits
You could add half a hole to an existing
You could drill a curved hole and much more.
You had great control over them.

They were great till I loaned them to one of my Sons and haven't seen them for years now.

telectrix · Apr 8, 2016

like this?:
Precise Engineered Trend Professional 3D Bit 10mm Dia x 130mm Ol [3D Bit / Drill Bits] [Pack of 1] - w/3yr Rescu3® Warranty: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

snowhead · Apr 8, 2016

telectrix said:
like this?:
Precise Engineered Trend Professional 3D Bit 10mm Dia x 130mm Ol [3D Bit / Drill Bits] [Pack of 1] - w/3yr Rescu3® Warranty: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

That's them
But they weren't Trend at the time they came from a Shopping channel.
And it was a set of 3 for about the same price, must have been 15 years ago.

haptism · Apr 8, 2016

Looks interesting, bit pricey thou at £30 for 1, looks like you can resharpen them which helps.

NDG Elecs · Apr 9, 2016

I got a MAD bit from TLC I think a good number of years ago. Keep meaning to buy some other sizes as they are great drill bits, especially for counter sinking. And they stay sharper for longer.

Screwfix do them:Disston Multi-Angle Drill Bit 15mm | Multi Angle Drill Bits | NoLinkingToThis

To the OP, if your auger bits have the screw thread at the tip you can pilot drill the timber right through, say with a 6/7mm bit, to reduce the screw tip trying to pull the auger bit through to quickly.

snowhead · Apr 9, 2016

Looks like every man and his dog make theses now, some at reasonable prices.

Here's a video for those who haven't seen them in action;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5WGNasqfMo

haptism · Apr 9, 2016

Them Disston ones are definitely on the list. The youtube vid (I could only watch once) lol. Thanks for the responses guys thats excellent.

LankyWill · Apr 10, 2016

I use spade bits with the screw on top(bosch). I only use an auger bit for traditional joists, just grip it like a man and expect the jarring force. I also use a ck flute bit 32mm which is a beast and saves your arms a bit.

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