Irwin No. 2 Adjustable 7/8 To 3 Inch Auger Drill Bit

[Bill Satko]

The Methow Valley Community Center had its annual April Tool Sale. This is what I managed to pick up this time. I been wanting one for a while. It was in great condition and did not appear to be used much. It did have a slight burr on the cutting edge but I took care of that. Seems to work very well.

 

[Robert Horky]

Nice find.

 

[Tom Niemi]

That’s neat Bill I think I might have one of those somewhere in a box in my shop, guess I otta look and see.

 

[Brent Dowell]

Thats one cool tool.

 

[Mike Stafford]

I have a couple of those that belonged to my father. Not in a box anymore. I remember him teaching me how to use them to install door lock sets. I don't think he used them for anything else.

I have his bit brace and auger bit collection. I also have a couple of those auger bit files. I need to dig that stuff out and see what condition it is in.

 

[David Johnson]

Have one also from Dad. Don't use in electric drill. Brace works ok buts it's work.
David

 

[Ryan Mooney]

I have a couple sizes and they are indeed occasionally handy.

I don't think I've ever seen one in it's original box though. that's a pretty cool find!

I'm also wondering what the other small piece in the box with it is?

 

[Wayne Eikenberry]

I'm also wondering what the other small piece in the box with it is?

It's a shorter insert. Between the two, you could bore any size hole between 1 and 3 inches.

 

[Bill Satko]

I'm also wondering what the other small piece in the box with it is?

The full range of the adjustable drill bit is accomplished with two bits. The smaller one which you noticed, has a range of 7/8 to 1-3/4 inch while the larger one has a range of 1-3/4 to 3 inch.

While making some of the holders on my tool wall, I was constantly running across holes that I needed to drill where I didn't have the proper bit size. I ordered and received some really nice larger sized Japanese auger bits which I needed, but it is nice to have this ability to adjust to any hole size.