Where is a good place to find the long 1/2" drill bits needed to drill through
two logs? 24"? or 36"?
All I ever see in the stores or advertised on the net are 18" bits.
Russ
Finding large drill bits ?
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02/26/2005 - 16:47
Finding large drill bits ?
Hi, Russ and gentlemen--
Like Spin, we made what we needed, because for the part where you drill through the wall logs and the RPSL, we had more than 36" in some places.
Also, like Spin's, ours worked well for the majority of the project, then eventually bit the dust. Can't recall WHICH little glitch it was that killed it.... getting stuck in one of the above-mentioned holes, dropping it, or what. But I do recall it was QUITE late in the building process.
So if you know someone who can weld (Jeff's dad did ours), you can pick your quality of bit and then make it whatever length you need.
Oh, and BTW, we drilled with a big old used Milwaukee, and it worked great. The drill needs good power to get through all that log! Sure was a pain hefting it and roping it up for Jeff when he was up on the walls, though. :lol:
Sara :D
02/26/2005 - 20:12
Finding large drill bits ?
I looked up those ones on the internet were Ellsworth said to get them. Thats a hell of a deal It was $21.95 for a 36in 3/4 dia one .Hell i paid that almost for the 1/2 18in long one at lowes. I still need to drill thru the rest of my ridge pole supports to wall logs Ive just got 2 on each one right now.My drill bit i think is 32in long Too short for the big logs. So i think i might just buy one for that price. I kind of like the way the bit only has about 8 inchs of auger so maybe it want be so tight in the hole.It looks like there made for electricians and cable runners
02/26/2005 - 22:27
Not a little bit! Lengths to 60"!
"This is a Freeform 1/2" by 36" Carbide/Masonry Drill Bit. Carbide tipped masonry bits are also available from Freeform R & D. They have 3/8" and 1/2" hole sizes and are from 18" to 58" in length. All come on 1/4" steel shafts. With their shaft smaller than the bit size, they have a certain amount of flex in the shaft and the hole cleans out easier while drilling."
http://www.mccartenco.com/products/dbsh/index-1763_758.html
Looks like a good deal!
I also found these:
http://www.aloghomestore.com/tools-drills-and-bits.shtml
Extra Long Wood Auger Bits 40" to 56"
These long bits are designed to drill through several logs at once for making electrical chases, drilling through-bolt chases, drilling truss pieces, stair treads, etc. Â
Alloy tool steel center shaft assures extra strength
Set up for 1/2" drive drill. 1/2" indexed non-slip head
Self feed centering point.Â
Double spur, double cutters.Â
Continuous full length flite for chip removal.
Custom sizes available from 1" to 2 1/8". Lengths to 60".
Note: Don't expect the full length flites to continue to eject chips unless you occasionally (every few inches), "clear" the hole. i.e. pull the bit out to remove the accumulated chips. Due to the large flites on these auger bits it may tend to hook the wood slivers on the exit side of the log or timber causing it to screw it's way on through. This can damage the bit. To avoid this, do not force the bit when exiting. Switch drill motor from forward to reverse a couple of times working the bit in and out to remove wood slivers on the exit side of the hole. Smaller flites on the 1" diameter may load up. If this happens on any auger bit, the bit must be pulled out toallow it to clean. Do not force it! Due to the long length of some of these bits you can break them if you force them. There is no guarantee for bits broken due to excessive force. Use only with a low speed, (200-400 rpm), hand held drill. Do not use with hammer drill or impact type drill motor.
02/27/2005 - 00:07
Re: Finding large drill bits ?
russ wrote:
Where is a good place to find the long 1/2" drill bits needed to drill through
two logs? 24"? or 36"?All I ever see in the stores or advertised on the net are 18" bits.
Russ
Back in my plumbing days... We would use bit extensions. Set the screws real tight w/ a drop of loctite® and they did the trick. Saves the cost of buying new bits. Just dont "horse" them out. Back the bit out.
Jim
(now thats a big link!)
02/27/2005 - 01:29
Finding large drill bits ?
Those dont work that great tried em!!!!! The heads are 1/2 and they tend not to enter to easy.Would work for bigger than that thou........ar for the mcartons ones the wood bits are on another page.I wouldnt use the masonary ones heres a link http://www.mccartenco.com/products/dbsh/index-1774.html
12/23/2007 - 20:00
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