Features
- Nail strike design for improved drilling efficiency
- Suitable for various wood types
- 1/4 inch shank diameter
- Available in multiple diameters
Specifications
| Availability | |
| Model Number | NS1005 |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Diameter (D) Inch | 1/2 |
| Total Length (L2) Inch | 6 |
| Shank Diameter (D) Inch | 1/4 |
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Wood-boring bit with a nail-strike tip designed for drilling through wood. It has a 6 inch overall length and a 1/4 inch shank. Intended for use across various wood types and offered in multiple diameters to match hole-size requirements.
Project Ideas
Business
Reclaimed Wood Organizers Shop
Launch an online microbrand (Etsy/local markets) selling desk organizers, wall-mounted peg racks, and planters made from salvaged lumber. The nail-strike bit lets you work efficiently through hidden nails while producing consistent, clean holes at different diameters.
Old-Home Retrofit Drilling Service
Offer a specialized service for running low-voltage cables, smart-home sensors, or hardware upgrades in older homes. The nail-strike tip reduces downtime from nail strikes inside studs and joists, and the 6 inch reach helps with deeper or angled bores.
Deck and Pergola Joinery Upgrades
Provide premium deck/pergola installations using dowel joinery and concealed fasteners. This bit’s clean boring and 6 inch length enable accurate pilot holes, weep holes, and dowel seats, even in dense hardwoods and pressure-treated lumber.
Hands-On Maker Workshops + Kits
Host weekend workshops teaching bee hotels, peg racks, and organizer blocks. Monetize via class fees and take-home kits. The bit’s versatility across diameters keeps tooling simple for students while ensuring reliable results in varied wood types.
Retail Dowel-Wall Installations
Build and install modular peg/dowel wall systems for retail displays and pop-ups. Use the bit to create uniform holes across panels; the nail-strike tip minimizes bit damage when mounting into existing walls that may contain fasteners.
Creative
Modular Dowel Coat Rack
Drill precise 1/2 inch holes into a hardwood board to create a minimalist coat rack or peg shelf. The 6 inch bit length helps keep holes straight and consistent depth, and the nail-strike tip is forgiving when using reclaimed wood with hidden brads. Swap in different dowel lengths for custom configurations.
Mason Bee Hotel Block
Use various bit diameters to drill 4–6 inch deep cavities into a log or thick block to create a pollinator-friendly bee hotel. The nail-strike design lets you safely work with salvaged wood, and the longer bit length allows deeper nesting holes for different species.
Reclaimed Beam Desk Organizer
Turn a chunk of reclaimed beam into a pencil/brush holder by drilling a grid of clean holes in multiple diameters. The nail-strike tip resists damage if you hit an old fastener, making it ideal for upcycling. Optional: add a hidden channel underneath for cable management.
Live-Edge Shelf Cable Routing
Create hidden pass-throughs for LED strips or device charging cables by drilling intersecting holes along and through a live-edge shelf. The 6 inch length gives reach for longer runs, and multiple diameter options let you tailor to different cable sizes.
Birdhouse Vent and Drain System
Build a durable birdhouse with properly sized ventilation and drainage holes drilled cleanly through thick stock. The bit’s nail-strike tip is handy when repurposing old fence boards where stray staples or nails might be present.