augers

[Phil Pascoe]

Can anyone recommend an 8mm auger?
I'm reluctant to spend £40 on a piece of junk.
Thanks! :roll:
Sorry,everyone-I should have been more specific. I meant a long hole borer for a lathe :idea:
Thanks for the replies, anyway.

 

[Jonzjob]

I got mine from Axminster. A trad jobbie and very efficient, just remember to withdraw it frequently to clear the chippings..

http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-ax ... prod21246/

You didn't say what you are using it for. If you are looking for a power auger

http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-ax ... prod22748/

 

[CHJ]

Any chance you have access to someone with a metal lathe.

I made this one up myself.

 

[mike s]

Any chance you have access to someone with a metal lathe.

I made this one up myself.

chas, what steel is that made from and how much was the material?
thanks

 

[CHJ]

chas, what steel is that made from and how much was the material?
thanks

The rod is 8mm/5/16" mild steel, about 70 Pence a foot. the Drill bit is standard HSS spur wood bit, tenoned & silver soldered on the end.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Chas, thanks for the idea. I did similar, but not having a metal lathe, I butt jointed the two parts. I just got a piece of angle iron, cut a hole in it, put it on a couple of fire bricks and put the bar and bit in it with the join over the hole, and brazed them. I made two, one with a lip and spur, and one with standard hss bit. The ordinary bit is quicker and doesn't appear to be any less accurate- it is easier to sharpen as well.