Posted By: TXHOGSLAYER
Is there a tool - 04/09/19 11:10 PM
That will allow me to drill a hole 1 and a half inch diameter 8 inches deep into wood with a standard 3/8 inch drill?
Posted By: Payne
Re: Is there a tool - 04/09/19 11:20 PM
search for an auger bit. I did a quick search and the smallest shank I saw was 7/16ths.
Posted By: TXHOGSLAYER
Re: Is there a tool - 04/09/19 11:21 PM
So then a half inch drill?
Posted By: TXHOGSLAYER
Re: Is there a tool - 04/09/19 11:37 PM
That should do it. Thanks Payne.
Posted By: Lazyjack
Re: Is there a tool - 04/10/19 12:10 AM
Run it slow. The screw on tip needs to pull the cutting edge into the wood. If you run it fast the screw tip will loose it's bite. Then you must apply an unconfortable amout of pressure. Trust me.
Posted By: TXHOGSLAYER
Re: Is there a tool - 04/10/19 01:07 AM
Run it slow. The screw on tip needs to pull the cutting edge into the wood. If you run it fast the screw tip will loose it's bite. Then you must apply an unconfortable amout of pressure. Trust me.
So once it is in, hope I have enough lead in my butt to push it?
Posted By: Cast
Re: Is there a tool - 04/10/19 01:06 PM
That’s a primary electrician’s tool. It always ran in a big Milwaukee drill with an extended handle. We could reach up to a joist, place the screw tip on the joist and press the trigger. It’ll dig right in without applying significant pressure. There’s a couple of them in my tool box.
Posted By: Dalee7892
Re: Is there a tool - 04/10/19 05:22 PM
Make sure you have your drill on low speed and use the side handle.
Posted By: Cast
Re: Is there a tool - 04/10/19 05:30 PM
Mark the depth with tape on the bit.
We could reach up to a joist, place the screw tip on the joist and press the trigger. It’ll dig right in without applying significant pressure.
And break your arm if you hit something solid. I've been twisted around a time or two.
Posted By: macec3(TX)
Re: Is there a tool - 04/18/19 01:41 AM
This is the cheapest method I could think of.
Posted By: 603Country
Re: Is there a tool - 04/22/19 08:46 PM
I’d agree with the suggestion to use a spade bit, but only if it’s a good one. Over the years I’ve bought and used low priced spade bits, and been disappointed, but one day I decided to get a set of Bosch bits. Man, what a difference. Those are some wood eating spade bits.
Posted By: nsmike
Re: Is there a tool - 04/24/19 02:43 AM
If it needs to be precise smooth and flat bottomed the a Forstner bit with an extension is the way to go. They do tend to be expensive.