Greenlee 62PTS58 Nail Eater Shorty Auger Bit, Heat-Treated Steel

Greenlee 62PTS58 Nail Eater® Shorty Auger Bit, Heat-Treated Steel

The Greenlee Nail Eater® Shorty Bit is an auger-style boring bit engineered from super tough, heat-treated steel to cut straight through embedded nails without failing. This shorty family is available in sizes ranging from 5/8" x 7" up to 13/16" x 18", giving electricians and installers the reach and diameter needed for a wide range of rough-in and remodel wiring tasks. Every size in the line shares the same patented cutting geometry, self-feeding screw point, and hexagonal shank design that make the Nail Eater® series a go-to choice for demanding jobsite boring work. The compact "shorty" profile lets pros work in tight framing cavities while still boring through multiple abutting 2 x 4 studs in a single pass.

Key Features

• Size Range: Available from 5/8" x 7" up to 13/16" x 18" to match different boring depths and diameters.
• Durable Construction: Made of super tough, heat-treated steel that cuts through nails and delivers longer bit life across every size.
• Extended Cutting Life: Improved cutting edge provides 30% longer life span than earlier Nail Eater® designs.
• Self-Feeding Point: Self-feeding screw point draws the bit through wood for faster, more controlled boring.
• Patented Cutting Design: New patented profile improves cutting performance and produces cleaner holes.
• Reduced Cutting Loads: Unique patented cutting angle enables smoother starts and reduced cutting loads on the drill.
• Shorty Design: Compact length is ideal for working in tight places while still boring through multiple abutting 2 x 4 studs.
• Hexagonal Shank: 7/16 IN (11.100 MM) hexagonal shank for secure chucking in compatible drills.

Technical Specifications

• Shank Diameter: 7/16 IN (11.100 MM)
• Shank Type: Hexagonal
• Material: Heat Treated Steel
• Available Sizes: 5/8 x 7", 13/16 x 18"
• Electric Drill Required: 61 PTS - 5/8 Through 61 PTS -1, Minimum 3/8 IN Drill, All Big Shank, 1/2 IN Drill
• Country of Origin: China

Typical Applications

• Electrical Rough-In and Wire Fishing
• Boring Through Framing Members Containing Nails
• Tight-Access Wood Framing Applications
• Boring Through Multiple Abutting 2 x 4 Studs
• Remodel and New Construction Wiring

Why Greenlee?

Greenlee builds the Nail Eater® line from heat-treated steel and patented cutting geometry specifically to survive nail strikes that would ruin a standard auger bit. Across the full size range from 5/8" x 7" to 13/16" x 18", each Shorty Bit combines a self-feeding point, reduced cutting loads, and a 30% longer life span cutting edge to keep electrical contractors productive on demanding rough-in jobs.