Hey all: I recently came into possession of some long auger bits, (like
a lamp makers bit). I've got a brace but I was wondering if anyone knew
where I might find some sort of doo-dad that would let me chuck one into
a regular power drill chuck. I hate to just cut off the square tapered
end. And yes I know I will have to go at a very slow speed because of
the design of the bit.
Any hints welcome: Dean

Hey all: I recently came into possession of some long auger bits, (like
a lamp makers bit). I've got a brace but I was wondering if anyone knew
where I might find some sort of doo-dad that would let me chuck one into
a regular power drill chuck. I hate to just cut off the square tapered
end. And yes I know I will have to go at a very slow speed because of
the design of the bit.

All you fellas out there... I would like to know as well... is there a such
thing as an adapter* to fit classic old auger bits to a regular drill chuck?

Alex

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 23:33:41 -0700, dean b wrote:

Hey all: I recently came into possession of some long auger bits, (like
a lamp makers bit). I've got a brace but I was wondering if anyone knew
where I might find some sort of doo-dad that would let me chuck one into
a regular power drill chuck. I hate to just cut off the square tapered
end. And yes I know I will have to go at a very slow speed because of
the design of the bit.
Any hints welcome: Dean


Get a socket from a 1/4' socket set and fit it to the auger bit base.
Buy a short extension and whack the fat part off. Chuck up the
modified extension.

If the small width of the taper is like my Irwin's, you'll be good to
go.

Sockets vary in length, so take the auger to the store to match it up.

Turn it real slow.



Regards,
Tom.

Thomas J.Watson - Cabinetmaker (ret.)
tjwatson1ATcomcastDOTnet (real email)
http://home.comcast.net/~tjwatson1

Awesome! Thanks! Text saved.
Alex

Tom Watson wrote:

[snip]
Get a socket from a 1/4' socket set and fit it to the auger bit base.
Buy a short extension and whack the fat part off. Chuck up the
modified extension.

If the small width of the taper is like my Irwin's, you'll be good to
go.

Sockets vary in length, so take the auger to the store to match it up.

Turn it real slow.

You can buy drill to socket driver bits in 1/4" and 3/8" and presumably
larger. I picked up one at the local Orange borg for a buck.
mahalo,
jo4hn

Tom Watson wrote:

snip

Turn it real slow.

Words of wisdom - worth emphasizing:

Turn it *real slow*.

--
Morris Dovey
DeSoto, Iowa USA

Morris Dovey writes:
Tom Watson wrote:

snip

Turn it real slow.

Words of wisdom - worth emphasizing:

Turn it *real slow*.


And, if you are turning it _that_ slow, you may as well chuck
it up in a brace.

scott

Turn it real slow.


As far as that, what about the difference between the kind with
the shaft in the middle and the kind that is like a spiral staircase?
Wouldn't the shaft type be much stronger?

Alex

AArDvarK wrote:
Turn it real slow.

As far as that, what about the difference between the kind
with the shaft in the middle and the kind that is like a
spiral staircase? Wouldn't the shaft type be much stronger?

Alex...

It isn't so much about strength as it is about ability to
withstand heat. The cutting spurs are fairly vulnerable when the
bit is turned very much faster than a human can manage with a brace.

--
Morris Dovey
DeSoto, Iowa USA

Alex...
It isn't so much about strength as it is about ability to
withstand heat. The cutting spurs are fairly vulnerable when the
bit is turned very much faster than a human can manage with a brace.


Aah yes..."heat"...of course. Makes much more sense. Thank you!

(I am still "fetus-of-neanderthal"... not set set up to start learning yet,
whilst I collect the tools.)

Alex

Thank you Tom, I actually solved the problem with a lag bolt, don't ask.
But your trick will work well next time I need it, (another perfect
solution to a problem that didn't exist). I apologize for the delay in
responding, money reared it's ugly head and I had to chase it.
Dean.

Hey all: I recently came into possession of some long auger bits, (like
a lamp makers bit). I've got a brace but I was wondering if anyone knew
where I might find some sort of doo-dad that would let me chuck one into
a regular power drill chuck. I hate to just cut off the square tapered
end. And yes I know I will have to go at a very slow speed because of
the design of the bit.
Any hints welcome: Dean


Get a socket from a 1/4' socket set and fit it to the auger bit base.
Buy a short extension and whack the fat part off. Chuck up the
modified extension.

If the small width of the taper is like my Irwin's, you'll be good to
go.

Sockets vary in length, so take the auger to the store to match it up.

Turn it real slow.