Features
- 1/2 in cutting diameter
- 4 in working length
- 6 1/2 in total length
- Pack quantity: 1 (single unit)
Specifications
| Diameter | 1/2 in |
| Working Length | 4 in |
| Total Length | 6 1/2 in |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
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A high-speed auger bit intended for drilling in wood. This version has a 1/2-inch cutting diameter, a 4-inch working length and a 6 1/2-inch overall length. It is supplied as a single unit.
Model Number: HSAS08
Project Ideas
Business
Custom pegboard systems and accessories
Produce and sell modular wall panels with 1/2 in hole grids plus compatible dowel-based shelves, brackets, and hooks. Offer standard sizes and made-to-fit installations for garages, studios, and retail displays.
Ready-to-hang shaker peg racks
Batch-produce coat and hat racks by drilling precise 1/2 in sockets in premium hardwoods, installing pegs, and adding concealed keyhole mounts. Sell online and wholesale to home decor boutiques.
Garden trellis and planter kits
Create flat-pack trellis, obelisk, and raised-bed kits that assemble with 1/2 in dowel pins through precision-drilled holes in 4x4 and 2x lumber. Market to garden centers and e-commerce shoppers seeking tool-light assembly.
DIY birdhouse/feeder kit line
Offer pre-cut, pre-drilled wooden parts with 1/2 in drainage, ventilation, and perch holes. Include hardware, finish recommendations, and branding options for nature centers, gift shops, and school fundraisers.
Branded desktop organizers
Produce hardwood marker and tool caddies with clean 1/2 in holes, then laser-etch or stamp client logos. Sell as corporate gifts and event swag with fast turnaround and custom hole layouts.
Creative
Modular dowel pegboard wall
Lay out a grid and drill crisp 1/2 in holes in plywood or solid wood panels to create a custom pegboard system. Use 1/2 in hardwood dowels as pegs for shelves, hooks, and tool holders. The auger’s 4 in working length handles thick panels or laminated boards with ease.
Shaker peg coat rack
Make a classic hallway rack by drilling 1/2 in sockets in a hardwood backer to accept shaker pegs or straight 1/2 in dowels. Add a key shelf above, counterbore screw holes for hidden mounting, and finish with paint or oil for a timeless look.
4x4 garden trellis with dowel joinery
Use the 4 in working length to drill clean 1/2 in through-holes in 4x4 posts, then pin cross members with 1/2 in dowels. This creates a modular, fast-assembly trellis or privacy screen without metal hardware, ideal for vines and climbing roses.
Marker and tool caddy block
Drill a grid of 1/2 in holes into a thick hardwood block to organize markers, paintbrushes, hex keys, and small screwdrivers. Vary hole depths for different items and add rubber feet to protect desks or workbenches.
Birdhouse and feeder upgrades
Add 1/2 in drainage and ventilation holes to birdhouses and feeders for healthier birds and longer-lasting wood. Drill 1/2 in perch holes to accept dowels, and create mounting pass-throughs for cable ties or screws.