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Bell Hanger Drill Bit Dia 5/16" 13" Carb tip Fish Hole (1pc)
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Pouch
- Product Group:
- Hardware
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Hangers
Metallics BHDM2 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size hole does the Metallics BHDM2 bell hanger bit drill, and how deep can it reach?
The BHDM2 drills a 5/16 inch diameter hole and has a 13 inch overall length, so it reaches through a stud bay, a double top plate, or a sill plate from one side without pulling the bit. The 5/16 inch bore is sized for running low-voltage and small cable runs rather than full conduit.
2) Can I pull wire straight through with this bell hanger bit, or do I need a separate fish tape?
The BHDM2 has a fish hole through the shank near the tip. After drilling, you feed the wire or a pull string through that hole and back the bit out, dragging the wire through the hole you just made. That is the whole point of a bell hanger bit and it is why electricians and low-voltage installers use them in finished walls instead of a standard auger plus fish tape.
3) Will a bell hanger drill bit go through wood framing and masonry, or wood only?
The BHDM2 is carbide tipped, which lets it cut wood framing, plaster, and light masonry such as brick or block rather than being limited to wood like a high-speed-steel auger. Carbide also holds an edge through the occasional nail strike you get drilling through older framing.
4) Is a 13 inch bell hanger bit long enough for my application, or should I look at a longer one?
At 13 inches the BHDM2 covers most single-wall work: through a stud, through a top or bottom plate, or from an attic down into a wall cavity. If you are drilling through a double top plate plus blocking, or reaching from a basement up through a floor and sill into the bay above, you want a longer bell hanger bit (18 inch and 24 inch lengths are common) or a bit extension.
5) Does the Metallics BHDM2 come as a single bit or a set?
One bit per pouch. The BHDM2 is sold as a single piece in a pouch, so if you need more than one diameter for a job you order each size separately.
6) What is the exact part number to order the 5/16 inch carbide tipped bell hanger bit from Metallics?
Order Metallics part number BHDM2. That is the 5/16 inch diameter, 13 inch carbide tipped bell hanger bit with the fish hole, one per pouch. Distributors should quote it by that MPN since Metallics uses a BHDM series numbering across diameters.
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Does the Metallics BHDM2 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics BHDM2 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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