Ideal Industries Nailbiter Short Ship Auger Bit, Steel

Ideal Industries Nailbiter Short Ship Auger Bit

The Ideal Industries Nailbiter Short Ship Auger Bit is engineered for electricians and installers who need to bore clean, straight holes through wood framing members quickly and reliably. As part of Ideal's Nailbiter line of auger bits, this short ship auger is designed to power through studs, joists, and other structural wood members that commonly need to be bored for the routing of electrical cable, conduit, and low-voltage wiring during new construction and remodel work. This family is available in 7/8", 1", and 1-1/8" sizes, giving crews the flexibility to match the bit diameter to the specific cable, conduit, or wiring pass-through required on the job. The short-ship design gives installers a compact, maneuverable bit that is easier to control in tight framing bays and confined job-site spaces compared to full-length auger bits, while still delivering the aggressive boring performance electricians expect from the Nailbiter family. Constructed of steel for job-site durability, each size in this Nailbiter short ship auger lineup is built to create a properly sized pass-through for standard electrical cable and conduit runs, helping installers maintain code-compliant hole sizing without oversizing the bore. Ideal Industries is a trusted name in the electrical trade, and the Nailbiter series reflects that reputation for durable, job-ready tooling built to withstand repetitive use on demanding commercial and residential job sites.

Key Features

• Available Sizes: Offered in 7/8", 1", and 1-1/8" diameters for boring properly sized pass-through holes for electrical cable and conduit runs.
• Steel Construction: Built from steel for job-site durability and repeated use boring through wood framing.
• Short Ship Auger Design: Compact overall length compared to full-size augers, allowing easier maneuverability in tight framing cavities and confined work areas.
• Nailbiter Series Construction: Part of the Ideal Industries Nailbiter auger bit line, purpose-built for boring through wood framing on electrical job sites.
• Job-Site Durability: Designed for repeated use boring studs, joists, and other structural wood members during rough-in and remodel electrical work.
• Electrician-Focused Design: Sized and shaped specifically for the routing of cable, conduit, and low-voltage wiring through wood-framed structures.

Technical Specifications

• Available Sizes: 7/8", 1", 1-1/8"
• Style: Short Ship Auger
• Series: Nailbiter
• Material: Steel
• Brand: Ideal Industries

Typical Applications

• Boring Wood Studs and Joists for Electrical Rough-In
• Routing Electrical Cable Through Wood Framing
• Conduit and Low-Voltage Wire Pass-Through Holes
• New Construction and Remodel Electrical Work
• Confined-Space Boring in Tight Framing Bays

Why Ideal Industries?

Ideal Industries has built its reputation on tools designed specifically for the demands of professional electricians, and the Nailbiter short ship auger bit lineup continues that tradition with a compact, steel-built design available across 7/8", 1", and 1-1/8" sizes for repeated use on wood-framed job sites. Choosing an Ideal Nailbiter auger bit means equipping your crew with a tool purpose-built for the cable and conduit routing tasks electricians face every day.