Tork Craft Scotch Eye Auger Bit 8mm X 400mm

This is a Scotch eyed auger drill bit, 8mm in diameter and 400mm in length. It is used to bore holes in timber for hand operation, and is great for drilling holes in thatch poles to insert threaded rods. The pilot guide is threaded to "pull" the drill bit into the wood, and the cutting edge forms part of the auger helix to assist with the removal of shavings.

Scotch eyed auger drill bit

Daimeter: Ø8.0mm Working length: 400mm Shank: Scotch eyed Application: A scotch eyed auger drill bit is used to bore holes in timber for hand operation where there is no electrical power. It is great for drilling holes in thatch poles to insert threaded rods. A branch or dowel is inserted in the eye of the auger to become the handle to turn the auger drill bit by hand. The handle is not supplied. The pilot guide is threaded to 'pull' the drill bit into the wood. The cutting edge forms part of the auger helix to assist the drill bit with the removal of shavings.