Mike Dobony wrote:
a wrote:
Mike Dobony wrote:
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On Jan 25, 6:25 pm, G. Morgan wrote:
Mike Dobony wrote:
I just burned up 2 good quality blade type wood bits in this old
house I
am rehabbing (very hard wood and nails)trying to drill holes for
running
my electrical. My guess is to just get a 5/8 metal bit. Any
recommendations on what would work better? Thanks.
Mike D.
Ya need a nail eater auger bit.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...ategory2_6970_...

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-G

I have a 5/8 Irwin screw-tip auger bit that I have used to drill
through hundreds of studs for pulling electric. Occasionally I hit a
nail or staple, but the bit still pulls through the wood faster than I
can often take it. The screw tip is really key, as it starts the hole
and pulls the bit through. One caution though, if the bit is too long
in the drill, it is tough to fit it between 16"oc studs to get a
straight hole.

Is this the standard auger bit or the triple flute? I see the ship
augers are designed for cutting nails, but the bits are way too long.
6-9" would be best.

Rent a right angle drill and use an auger bit - that combo will fit
anywhere and eat through anything.

a


Do the math. The commonly available size nail cutting drill bit is 17"
Distance between studs is 14.5" Even with a right angle drill the bit
is still longer than the space between the studs. I am just as well off
with the 17" drill bit and my 1/2" drive cordless and set the clutch at
the maximum setting so when the drill bet gets jammed I don't bust my
wrist. I do not have time to waste (time is money when it stops or
delays all other work) to do mail order. I can't even find the short
version at Graingers. Lowes and Home Depot only have the 17" specialty
bits. I see Greenlee makes a shorter one, but finding someone that
sells it locally is difficult. I need to get this project going Monday
morning, not Wednesday.

No math needed. Did I say 17" nail cutting bit? No. A right angle drill
with an auger bit will fit anywhere and eat through anything.

a