Ideal Industries 35-868 Mini Utility Bit Auger, 1" x 4-3/4" Steel Wood Bit

Ideal Industries 35-868 Mini Utility Bit Auger, 1" x 4-3/4" Steel Wood Bit

The Ideal Industries 35-868 Mini Utility Bit Auger is a compact 1" x 4-3/4" auger-style wood bit built for electricians and low-voltage installers who need to bore fast, clean pilot holes through wood studs, joists, and framing members for cable and wire runs. Sized at 1" in diameter and 4-3/4" in overall length, this mini auger is engineered for tight-access drilling where a full-length bit won't fit — think crawl spaces, wall cavities, and confined utility runs where clearance is limited but a clean, accurately sized bore is still required. The auger-style flute design is intended to pull the bit through the workpiece efficiently, helping clear wood chips and shavings from the hole as you drill, which keeps the bit tracking straight and reduces binding compared to a standard twist bit. As part of Ideal's line of professional-grade utility bits, the 35-868 is purpose-built for the demands of daily jobsite use, where dependable sizing and consistent hole quality directly affect how quickly cable, conduit, or low-voltage wiring can be routed through a structure.

Key Features

• Trade Size: 1" diameter x 4-3/4" overall length, sized for boring pilot and pass-through holes for electrical wire and cable runs.
• Mini Auger Profile: Compact 4-3/4" length allows drilling in tight stud bays, joist cavities, and other confined framing spaces where a standard-length auger bit cannot maneuver.
• Auger-Style Flute Design: Self-feeding auger geometry helps pull the bit through wood and clear chips from the bore, supporting a straighter, more consistent hole.
• Wood-Boring Application: Designed specifically for drilling through wood studs, joists, and framing members ahead of cable, wire, and low-voltage installation.
• Jobsite-Ready Durability: Built to Ideal Industries' standard for professional electrical tooling, supporting repeated use across residential and commercial wiring projects.

Technical Specifications

• Size: 1" x 4-3/4"
• Bit Style: Mini Utility Auger Bit

Typical Applications

• Boring Pilot Holes for Electrical Wire and Cable Runs
• Drilling Through Wood Studs and Framing Members
• Low-Voltage and Structured Cable Installation
• Tight-Access Drilling in Crawl Spaces and Wall Cavities
• Residential and Commercial Electrical Rough-In Work

Why Ideal Industries?

Ideal Industries builds tools engineered for the daily realities of professional electrical work, and the 35-868 Mini Utility Bit Auger is designed to deliver a precise 1" x 4-3/4" bore even in the tightest framing cavities. Its compact auger profile gives installers a reliable option when a full-size bit simply won't fit, helping keep wire and cable rough-in moving efficiently on the jobsite.