Auger bit O/A Length 160mm Diameter 6mm

Clean, tear-free holes with a flat bottom, whether you are working with a machine or a hand brace, can be achieved with these auger bits from STAR-M of Japan. Japan has a great tradition of timber construction, and modern timber construction has led to the development of industries that meet the needs of carpenters and joiners for modern and good tools. Today, we benefit from excellent quality and well-thought-out products like these auger bits.

These bits feature a curved, pronounced pre-cutter that creates a clean edge even at very slow speeds, as in manual operation. The main cutter is designed like a chisel, rotating around the threaded tip and shaving off layer by layer of wood within the circle cut by the pre-cutter. The threaded tip pulls the bit into the wood, requiring virtually no pressure. This threaded tip is more finely crafted than those on bits designed only for manual operation. This is because a power drill would pull a bit with a coarsely crafted threaded tip into the wood too quickly. Be sure, especially at the start of drilling, not to tilt the bit and maintain the intended direction. Otherwise, the tip may break, rendering the bit unusable.

These auger bits are suitable for all softwood types and European hardwoods like beech and oak. They are not suitable for extremely hard tropical wood. Use either a suitable hand brace or a slow-running power drill. Do not let the bit overheat and frequently „vent,” meaning to withdraw the bit with the power drill running (not pulling it out) to aid chip removal and cool the bit. Work with minimal pressure! Not suitable for drill stands or bench drills!

• 1 main cutter
• 1 pre-cutter
• Threaded tip
• Hex shank