Irwin WeldTec 3043007 Auger Drill Bit, 5/8 in Dia, 17 in OAL, Twist Flute, 1-Flute, 7/16 in Dia Shank

The Irwin with WeldTec™ ship auger is made stronger and lasts longer than any ship auger in the world. It features a welded cutting edge that easily cuts through tough materials like nail embedded wood. It has twice the nail cutting life of standard ship augers. With an aggressive screw-pitch for faster drilling, this bit is fully forged for maximum durability and wide flutes provide maximum chip removal with less binding.

• WeldTec™ ship auger bits are made stronger and last longer because a harder cutting edge is welded to the base material
• 2X nail cutting life compared to standard IRWIN ship augers
• Patented end hook lasts 10X longer than ordinary end-hooks
• Aggressive screw pitch for faster drilling
• Fully forged body on bits 3/4 in Dia and larger for maximum durability
• Wide flute design for fast dust removal