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Ideal Industries Dual Flute Ship Auger Bit, Wood Boring

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Model: 36-661

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Ideal Industries Dual Flute Ship Auger Bit

The Ideal Industries Dual Flute Ship Auger Bit line, available in Model 36-651, 36-661, and 36-663, is purpose-built for electricians and contractors who need to bore clean, straight holes through wood framing members such as studs and joists when routing electrical cable, low-voltage wire, or conduit. The dual-flute design is a hallmark of ship auger geometry, engineered to channel wood chips efficiently up and out of the bore as the bit advances, which helps reduce binding, minimizes heat buildup, and keeps the hole path straight and true even in long runs through dimensional lumber. Ship augers like these are a staple in the electrician's toolkit precisely because they combine aggressive material removal with dependable tracking, making them well suited to the repetitive, high-volume drilling that wire installation demands on residential and commercial jobsites. Whichever model you select from the 36-651 through 36-663 range, you get the same proven auger geometry and chip-clearing performance electricians rely on for rough-in work.

Key Features

  • Dual Flute Design: The twin-flute configuration is engineered to evacuate wood chips quickly during boring, supporting smoother cutting action and reduced bit binding in extended runs.
  • Ship Auger Profile: A classic auger-style tip and body geometry built to self-feed into wood and maintain a straight bore path, a preferred format among electricians for framing penetrations.
  • Built for Wire and Cable Routing: Designed to create clean access holes through studs and joists for running electrical cable, low-voltage wiring, and conduit during rough-in work.
  • Ideal Industries Reliability: Manufactured by Ideal Industries, a trusted name in professional electrical tools relied on by electrical contractors for consistent, jobsite-ready performance.
  • Repetitive-Use Durability: Constructed to withstand the demands of high-volume drilling required on new construction and renovation electrical projects.
  • Model Range: Offered as Model 36-651, 36-661, and 36-663 to fit a range of boring needs while sharing the same dual-flute ship auger construction.

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

  • Boring Holes Through Studs and Joists for Electrical Wire Runs
  • Rough-In Wiring for Residential and Commercial Construction
  • Low-Voltage and Data Cable Routing Through Framing
  • Conduit Penetration Prep in Wood-Framed Structures
  • General Electrical Contractor Drilling Tasks

Why Ideal Industries?

Ideal Industries has long been a go-to supplier of tools that electrical professionals depend on every day, and the Dual Flute Ship Auger Bit line continues that tradition by pairing proven auger geometry with the chip-clearing efficiency of a dual-flute design. For electricians who need a dependable bit that tracks straight and holds up to repeated use on framing penetrations, the Ideal Industries 36-651, 36-661, and 36-663 are built to keep rough-in wiring work moving efficiently and reliably from jobsite to jobsite.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Type:
Wood Boring Bit
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Drill & Driver Bits
list_batch:
IDL-20260924
Configuration:
Dual Flute
Product Group:
Power Tools & Accessories

Ideal Industries 36-661 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What are the model numbers for the Ideal Industries dual flute ship auger bit?
Three models are offered: 36-651, 36-661 and 36-663. All three share the same dual flute ship auger geometry, so you order by model number depending on the boring size you need for the run.
2) Is a ship auger or a self-feed bit the better choice for drilling studs and joists for wire runs?
A ship auger is the format most electricians reach for on framing penetrations. The Ideal Industries dual flute ship auger self-feeds into the wood and tracks straight, and the twin flutes pull chips up and out of the bore so the bit is less likely to bind or heat up on long runs through dimensional lumber. Self-feed bits cut a larger diameter faster but need more torque and do not clear chips out of a deep hole the same way. For repetitive rough-in drilling through studs and joists, the ship auger is the one built for it.
3) Will this auger bit work for low-voltage and data cable runs, not just power wiring?
Yes. The bit is made for boring access holes through wood framing for electrical cable, low-voltage wiring, data cable and conduit prep alike. The hole it makes is the same job either way, so it suits a security integrator or data installer pulling through studs as much as it does an electrician on rough-in.
4) Is the Ideal Industries ship auger bit meant for wood only, or can it go through metal studs?
Wood only. This is a wood boring auger built for framing members such as studs and joists in wood-framed residential and commercial construction. For steel studs you want a step bit or a hole saw rated for sheet metal instead.
5) Why do the flutes matter on a ship auger when drilling deep through multiple studs?
Chip packing is what stalls a bit in a deep hole. The dual flute configuration on the Ideal Industries ship auger channels wood chips up and out as the bit advances, which keeps binding down, limits heat buildup, and helps the bit hold a straight path rather than wandering partway through. That is the difference you feel on high-volume drilling where you are boring stud after stud.
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Does the Ideal Industries 36-661 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ideal Industries 36-661 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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