Features
- Self-feed spur for steady material penetration
- Dual cutting edge to improve durability when encountering nails
- Hollow center flute for chip extraction
- Heat treated and tempered hardened alloy steel construction
- 7/16" ball-groove shank for quick bit changes
- Intended for use by electricians and plumbers to drill/enlarge holes in wood and junction boxes
Specifications
| Flute Length | 4 in |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Product Diameter | 1-1/8 in |
| Product Length | 6 in |
| Product Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Shank Diameter | 7/16 in |
| Shank Type | Ball groove shank |
| Material | Hardened alloy steel |
| Heat Treated | Yes |
| Packaging Type | Carded |
| Upc | 028874116733 |
| Package Weight | 0.8 lbs |
| Package Dimensions | 8.2 in H x 2 in W x 2 in L |
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Short power-ship auger bit for drilling and enlarging holes in wood and electrical junction boxes. It has a self-feed spur for steady penetration, a hollow center flute for chip removal, and a ball-groove shank for quick bit changes. The bit is heat treated and made from hardened alloy steel for wear resistance.
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Mobile Cable Grommet Installations
Provide on-site desk and conference table cable pass-through retrofits. Drill 1-1/8 in holes and install matching grommets for a clean, professional look. Upsell cable trays and under-desk power. Quick-change shank streamlines multi-hole jobs across office floors.
Deck and Fence Lighting Routing
Specialize in drilling concealed runs for low-voltage deck and fence lights. Bore tidy 1-1/8 in paths through posts and rails to hide wiring. The auger’s chip removal and nail-tolerant edges reduce callbacks when working in old, fastener-laden lumber.
Workshop Organizer Boards and Kits
Manufacture and sell shop storage panels with 1-1/8 in bores for spray cans, glue bottles, and tool holsters. Offer ready-to-hang panels and DIY kits with templates. Emphasize clean, repeatable holes enabled by the self-feed spur for a polished product.
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Build a set of small birdhouses with precise 1-1/8 in entrance holes ideal for wrens. The self-feed spur makes clean, centered holes in thin face boards without tear‑out, and the dual cutting edges handle reclaimed lumber that may hide nails. Offer variations with different roof styles and finishes.
Rustic Desk Organizer Block
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Cord Pass-Throughs in Upcycled Desks
Turn thrifted tables into modern workstations by drilling tidy 1-1/8 in cable pass-throughs and fitting snap-in grommets. The ball-groove shank enables quick bit swaps for pilot holes and countersinks, while the self-feed spur keeps holes consistent across multiple pieces.
Peg-and-Dowel Coat Rack
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Planter Boxes with Drainage and Dripline Ports
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