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10-22-2009, 09:34 PM
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can any cordless drills handle 1/2" auger bits?
Do any of the newer 18+ volt cordless drills have enough torque to handle 1/2" auger bits. I know my 14 volt Makita can't hack it. Needed a new brush block after that experiment.
Any recommendations?
Thanks
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10-22-2009, 09:42 PM
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I would say that most 18v drills should be able to handle drilling that size hole. I have drilled holes with my 14v dewalt and haven't had any trouble out of it, but don't do it that often.
Last edited by william1978; 10-22-2009 at 09:45 PM.
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10-22-2009, 09:43 PM
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They can 'handle' a 1/2" auger bit, but it's a question of 'for how long'?
If you're trying to drill out an entire house, get a corded drill.
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10-22-2009, 09:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 480sparky
They can 'handle' a 1/2" auger bit, but it's a question of 'for how long'?
If you're trying to drill out an entire house, get a corded drill.
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I agree.
I've used a short 1'' auger for quick holes, but I usually go from speed to torque to finish the hole.
Extended abuse like this would burn your drill up in no time.
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10-22-2009, 09:50 PM
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Since I got my right-angle drill I only use the cordless with a nail-eater for one of two quick holes.
There was one time when I used my Milwaukee 18v to rough in 2 houses, and it worked quite well.
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10-22-2009, 09:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 480sparky
They can 'handle' a 1/2" auger bit, but it's a question of 'for how long'?
If you're trying to drill out an entire house, get a corded drill.
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I agree... There ok for a hole or two here and there but thats really work for a corded drill. Your really asking alot of your drill if you are drilling out alot of holes with it daily.....
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10-22-2009, 09:55 PM
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I would just be using the auger occasionally. I'm thinking of upgrading to the 18 volt makita lithium-ion for convenience while crawling around the attic to fish wires.
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10-22-2009, 09:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ElectricBill
I would just be using the auger occasionally. I'm thinking of upgrading to the 18 volt makita lithium-ion for convenience while crawling around the attic to fish wires.
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Then yea it would work great, for boring holes to fish wires in existing and as long as you are not going from floor to floor, Id actually just use a self-feed bit, they may be costly but a lot easier to lug around in crawl spaces and such.
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10-22-2009, 10:08 PM
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My 18 volt milwaukee will drill 5/8 through three studs pretty easy. I've got a 3 speed rigid for roughin in.
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10-22-2009, 10:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ElectricBill
I would just be using the auger occasionally. I'm thinking of upgrading to the 18 volt makita lithium-ion for convenience while crawling around the attic to fish wires.
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I did just that this past weekend. 
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10-22-2009, 10:37 PM
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I've roughed in many a house with my Milwaukee 18's and 28's, but I tend to go through drills. I normally use 3/4, 13/16, and 7/8 naileater type bits.
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10-22-2009, 11:22 PM
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After using a HoleHawg or similar drill for all my rough-in work, using a wimpy little cordless drill for an auger bit is quite a frustrating experience. I've tried a few times but inevitably get out the big guns for using an auger bit.
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10-22-2009, 11:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MDShunk
I've roughed in many a house....
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Like 10,000 at least?
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10-23-2009, 02:15 AM
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Spade bit works better on a cordless.. But only for a few.. Cordless is more for screwing.. or working on a roof.. 
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10-23-2009, 09:29 AM
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My 18V DeWalt would not handle a auger bit until I switched to this style. Now it will drill doubles and the occassional triple.
http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/...rwinProd160002
I just drilled some singles with a 10.8 Hitachi impact. Slow but it worked and it fits in tight spaces too.
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10-23-2009, 09:39 AM
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Quote:
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My 18V DeWalt would not handle a auger bit until I switched to this style. Now it will drill doubles and the occassional triple.
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What are doubles and triples?
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10-23-2009, 10:05 AM
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Quote:
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What are doubles and triples?
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they come with cheese dude
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10-23-2009, 01:30 PM
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they come with cheese dude
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I assumed he was at a bar ordering shots. 
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10-23-2009, 01:53 PM
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Quote:
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What are doubles and triples?
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A double is a typical top plate while a triple is a typical top plate with a nailer on top?
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10-23-2009, 07:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Port
My 18V DeWalt would not handle a auger bit until I switched to this style. Now it will drill doubles and the occassional triple.
http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/...rwinProd160002
I just drilled some singles with a 10.8 Hitachi impact. Slow but it worked and it fits in tight spaces too. |
That bit works good but in my experience it will wear a battery down pretty quick if your using it to rough in a room.
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