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IDEAL Industries Mini Utility Bit Auger, 4-3/4"

IDEAL Industries Mini Utility Bit Auger, 4-3/4"

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Model: 35-862

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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.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Department:
Electrical
Product Type:
Utility Bit Auger
Product Subgroup:
Drill & Driver Bits
Product Group:
Power Tools & Accessories

Ideal Industries 35-862 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What diameters do the IDEAL mini utility auger bits come in?
Three diameters, all at 4-3/4 inch overall length: 5/8 inch (35-862), 3/4 inch (35-864), and 1 inch (35-868). The 5/8 and 3/4 sizes cover typical NM cable and low-voltage bundle runs; the 1 inch gives you room for multiple cables or larger conduit through a stud bay.
2) Will a 4-3/4 inch mini auger bore all the way through a wood stud?
Yes on a standard 2x4 stud drilled face-on, where you only need to clear about 3-1/2 inches of wood. The 4-3/4 inch overall length includes the shank, so working depth is less than that. Boring through a doubled plate, a header, or a joist drilled the long way needs a full-length auger instead.
3) Is the IDEAL 35-868 auger bit for wood only, or can it drill metal studs?
Wood only. The 35-868 is a steel wood bit with self-feeding auger geometry meant for studs, joists, and framing members. Metal studs need a step bit or a hole saw, not a self-feed auger, which will grab and bind in sheet steel.
4) Which mini auger size should I use for a 12/2 or 14/2 NM cable run?
For one or two runs of residential NM, the 5/8 inch 35-862 or 3/4 inch 35-864 is the usual choice. Go to the 1 inch 35-868 when you are pulling several cables through the same bore or want slack for later adds. Keep hole placement to the center of the stud so you stay clear of nail-plate requirements.
5) Does an auger bit clear chips better than a twist bit when boring cable holes?
That is the point of the flute geometry on these mini augers: the auger flutes pull the bit through the wood and lift shavings out of the bore, so the bit tracks straighter and binds less than a twist bit in deep wood holes. It matters most when you are boring a line of holes for a cable run and want consistent hole size without backing out to clear chips.
6) Can I standardize on one bit across residential and commercial wood framing rough-in?
If you are mostly pulling single cables, the 3/4 inch 35-864 handles the bulk of wood-frame rough-in work. Crews running structured cable and low-voltage bundles usually carry all three sizes, since the 1 inch 35-868 covers multi-cable bores and the 5/8 inch 35-862 keeps framing penetrations smaller where inspectors are strict on member integrity.
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Does the Ideal Industries 35-862 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ideal Industries 35-862 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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