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Milwaukee Ship Auger Bit, 15/16" x 18"
The Milwaukee Ship Auger Bit is a long-shank boring bit sized 15/16" x 18", engineered to bore deep, straight holes through wood framing, timber, and rough carpentry stock. Its extended 18" overall length lets the bit reach completely through thick studs, joists, beams, and multi-layer wood assemblies in a single pass, while the 15/16" diameter delivers a clean, accurate bore suitable for running bolts, cable, conduit, or utility lines through structural lumber. This ship auger bit is a practical choice for electricians, plumbers, and carpenters who need to route utility lines or fasteners through dimensional lumber quickly and accurately. Milwaukee designs this ship auger bit for demanding jobsite use where straight, repeatable holes in solid wood stock are required, and its rugged construction is designed to stand up to repeated use in demanding jobsite boring applications, session after session.
Key Features
- Bit Size: 15/16" diameter x 18" overall length for deep, single-pass boring through thick lumber and framing members.
- Ship Auger Design: Long-shank auger geometry is engineered to bore straight, clean holes through solid wood without wandering.
- Extended Reach: The 18" length allows the bit to pass completely through multiple studs, joists, or built-up timbers without repositioning or re-drilling.
- Clean Boring Diameter: The 15/16" bit diameter is sized for running bolts, cable, conduit, and other utility lines through framing members.
- Straight, Accurate Bores: The auger-style flute design pulls the bit through the wood while helping maintain a straight bore path from entry to exit.
- Jobsite-Ready: Designed for use with standard drills and drivers on framing, remodeling, and utility-line boring tasks on the jobsite.
Technical Specifications
- Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.
Typical Applications
- Wood Framing and Rough Carpentry
- Boring Holes for Electrical and Plumbing Runs
- Timber, Joist, and Beam Drilling
- Remodeling and New Construction Projects
- Utility Line and Cable Routing Through Structural Lumber
- Pass-Through Boring for Multi-Stud Wall Assemblies
Why Milwaukee?
Milwaukee builds boring bits engineered for the demands of professional jobsites, and the 15/16" x 18" Ship Auger Bit is designed to deliver dependable, straight-line boring performance through tough wood stock. Backed by Milwaukee's reputation for jobsite-tested tooling, this ship auger bit is built to help contractors complete boring tasks efficiently and accurately, install after install. Choose Milwaukee for tooling built to keep pace with everyday framing, remodeling, and utility-boring work where deep, accurate holes matter.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Wood Boring Bit
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Drill & Driver Bits
- list_batch:
- MWK-20260918
- Product Group:
- Power Tools & Accessories
Milwaukee 48-13-0753 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What sizes does the Milwaukee ship auger bit come in?
Four sizes of the Milwaukee ship auger bit are offered: 3/4 x 6 inch (48-13-0753), 15/16 x 18 inch (48-13-5930), 1-1/8 x 18 inch (48-13-6120), and 1-1/4 x 18 inch (48-13-6250). The first number is bore diameter, the second is overall length, so the only short bit is the 3/4 inch at 6 inches long. If you are boring through a single 2x4 or working in a tight bay, the 6 inch is the one; for passing through multiple studs or a built-up beam, take one of the 18 inch lengths.
2) Will an 18 inch ship auger bit reach through a double or triple stud wall?
Yes. The 18 inch overall length on the 15/16, 1-1/8, and 1-1/4 inch bits is meant to pass completely through thick studs, joists, beams, and multi-layer wood assemblies in one pass, without repositioning and re-drilling from the other side. Keep in mind that 18 inches is the overall bit length, so your usable boring depth is less once the shank is in the chuck.
3) Which diameter ship auger bit should an electrician use for cable and conduit runs through framing?
Pick the diameter off the thing you are pulling. The 15/16 inch bore (48-13-5930) is sized for running bolts, cable, conduit, and other utility lines through framing members, and it is the common choice for NM cable bundles and small conduit. Step up to 1-1/8 inch (48-13-6120) or 1-1/4 inch (48-13-6250) when you are pulling larger conduit or multiple cables in one hole. The 3/4 x 6 inch (48-13-0753) is the small-hole, short-reach option.
4) Is a ship auger bit the right choice, or should I use a hole saw or self-feed bit for framing?
A ship auger is the tool for deep, straight holes in solid wood. The long-shank auger geometry bores through framing, timber, and rough carpentry stock without wandering, and the flutes pull the bit through while clearing chips, which is what keeps a long bore straight from entry to exit. Hole saws and self-feed bits are built for shallow, large-diameter openings in a single member, not for driving 18 inches through stacked lumber. For bolt holes and utility runs through studs, joists, and beams, the auger is the correct type.
5) Can I run Milwaukee ship auger bits in a standard cordless drill?
Yes, they are intended for use with standard drills and drivers on framing, remodeling, and utility-line boring work. With the larger 1-1/8 and 1-1/4 inch diameters in deep timber, use a drill with a side handle or a low-speed, high-torque setting, because a bit that size grabbing in wet or knotty stock will twist a tool hard.
6) What material are these ship auger bits for, wood only or wood with nails?
These are wood boring bits, meant for wood framing, timber, dimensional lumber, and rough carpentry stock. The stated applications are framing and rough carpentry, electrical and plumbing runs, joist and beam drilling, and cable routing through structural lumber. For nail-embedded or reclaimed lumber, use a bit specifically rated for nail-embedded wood instead.
7) Which Milwaukee ship auger part number do I order to repeat a 15/16 inch hole?
Order Milwaukee 48-13-5930, the 15/16 inch diameter by 18 inch long ship auger bit. That part number pins the exact diameter and length, which is what matters when you are standardizing hole size across a building for conduit or bolt runs.
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