Imperial size hole boring

[skeetstar]

Folks, I need some very clean edged half inch diameter holes in some thick,oak, does anybody have any going spare? If not I guess I will have to make my own. Thing is I have looked everywhere and can't find any imperial sized augers. I would prefer an auger to a flat bit. Anyone know where I might get one?

As usual, thanks in anticipation, and apols if this is a daft question.

 

[MMUK]

What shank? Brace? Hex?

 

[skeetstar]

Hex shank would be fine, it will be going in a power drill.

 

[xy mosian]

I guess you missed these.

http://www.irwin.com/tools/drill-bits/p ... r-bit-sets

xy

 

[skeetstar]

I did indeed, thankyou for that.

 

[whiskywill]

Folks, I need some very clean edged half inch diameter holes in some thick,oak, does anybody have any going spare?

I have a load of spare holes of various sizes but, unfortunately, none are imperial. :wink:

 

[skeetstar]

Indeed, metric holes are readily available, but the quality has been going down of late. There is nothing like an imperial british made hole for quality.

 

[Trafalgar]

Folks, I need some very clean edged half inch diameter holes in some thick,oak, does anybody have any going spare? If not I guess I will have to make my own. Thing is I have looked everywhere and can't find any imperial sized augers. I would prefer an auger to a flat bit. Anyone know where I might get one?

As usual, thanks in anticipation, and apols if this is a daft question.

Get some from EBay USA or Amazon USA. We have them running out our ears over here - new or vintage. Whatever style bit you need in imperial sizing.

Do you need an auger bit for a power drill or one for a hand drill? Both are available, no problem.

 

[iNewbie]

Dieter Schmid will stock them.