Features
- Beveled saw teeth for effective cutting
- Screw tip for self-feeding action
- Removable feed screw for extended lifespan
- Quick-change hex shank for easy bit replacement
Specifications
| Model Number | SF1121 |
| Diameter (D) Inch | 1 1/8 |
| Working Length (L1) Inch | 3 |
| Total Length (L2) Inch | 5 |
| Width Across Flats (D) Inch | 1 1/8 |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Availability |
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Self-feed drill bit designed for cutting and advancing through wood. It uses a screw tip to pull the bit into the workpiece, beveled saw teeth to clear material, and a removable feed screw for replacement. The bit has a hex shank for quick-change bit holders.
Model Number: SF1121
Project Ideas
Business
Birdhouse Kits and Sales
Launch a niche line of wren birdhouses with precise 1-1/8 in entrances, sold as finished boxes or DIY kits. Batch drill consistent holes with the self-feed bit, offer predator guards and regional wood options, and sell at markets, garden centers, or online.
Custom Curtain and Closet Hardware
Fabricate bespoke wood brackets with 1-1/8 in sockets for 1 in rods, plus matching rods and finishes. Offer measurement, fabrication, and installation packages for closets and window treatments, marketed to interior designers and homeowners.
Magnetic Racks for Kitchens and Shops
Produce premium magnetic knife/tool racks by boring 1-1/8 in magnet pockets in hardwoods and sealing them with epoxy. Offer custom lengths, engravings, and mounting templates. Sell on Etsy, craft fairs, and to boutique kitchen stores.
Desk and Table Cable Management Add-ons
Provide a service and product line installing 1-1/8 in pass-throughs in existing desks or selling standalone live-edge cable organizers. Include wooden or leather grommets, finishes, and under-desk cable trays as upsells for home offices.
Pre-Drilling Service for Trades
Partner with plumbers and remodelers to pre-drill 1-1/8 in holes in studs and plates for 1 in PEX/copper runs during rough-in. The self-feed bit’s fast feeding and quick-change shank speed up repetitive bores; bring proper code knowledge and protective plates to add value.
Creative
Wren Birdhouse Build
Make species-specific birdhouses with precise 1-1/8 in entrance holes for house wrens. The self-feed screw tip pulls cleanly through softwood, minimizing tear-out on the exterior face. Add a predator guard ring and hinged clean-out door for a polished backyard habitat project.
Magnetic Knife and Tool Rack
Drill 1-1/8 in recesses in a hardwood board to epoxy 1 in neodymium magnets, creating a sleek wall-mounted knife or tool rack. The beveled saw teeth clear chips fast to keep the pockets clean and uniform, and the quick-change shank speeds repetitive work.
Curtain Rod Brackets
Carve custom wall brackets from hardwood and bore 1-1/8 in seats to cradle 1 in dowel rods. The self-feed bit produces consistent, straight bores that align paired brackets, allowing you to make decorative sets for windows or closets.
Desk Cable Pass-Throughs
Add tidy 1-1/8 in cable grommet holes to desks, conference tables, or live-edge slabs. Create matching wooden grommet inserts or use rubber bushings for a finished look. The removable feed screw lets you maintain crisp cutting as you batch produce holes.
Copper-and-Wood Organizer
Drill 1-1/8 in holes in a chunky wood base to press-fit 1 in copper couplings as vertical tool or utensil holders. Combine warm metal with wood for a modern desk caddy or kitchen organizer with modular cups.