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Klein Tools 53410 Ship Auger Bit with Screw Point 1-3/8"

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Ship Auger Bit with Screw Point 1-3/8"
  • Features

    • Head and twist are ground to correct clearance for easy removal from hole.
    • For heavy construction and repair work in mines, on docks and bridges as well as electrical work.
    • Deep, open throat design clears chips for faster, cleaner cuts.
    • Feed-screw pilot draws bit into wood.
    • Special bit steel with machine-ground flutes and polished edges for smooth, wobble-free boring.
    • Bits drill through nails, wood, vinyl, plastics, and heavy timber.
    • Full length is heat-treated and tempered.
    • Shanks are 7/16'' hex to fit 1/2'' (13 mm) and larger three-jaw chucks.

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Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Hand Tools
Product Subgroup:
Screwdrivers & Drivers
Product Type:
Hardware

Klein Tools 53410 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can a ship auger bit cut through nails hidden in old framing?
Yes. The Klein 53410 is built to drill through nails as well as wood, vinyl, plastics and heavy timber. The bit is heat-treated and tempered full length, so it isn't just a hardened tip. That's the main reason electricians reach for a ship auger over a standard wood auger when boring through reclaimed or remodel framing where hidden fasteners are likely.
2) Is a 1-3/8 inch ship auger big enough for running conduit or cable through studs?
A 1-3/8 inch bore is on the large side for wiring work and will pass multiple NM cables or a bundle of THHN through a stud or joist. The 53410 is sized for that kind of heavy electrical rough-in as well as construction and repair work in mines, on docks and bridges. If you only need a single cable run, a smaller diameter in the same style will be faster and pull less on the drill.
3) What's the difference between a ship auger bit and a regular spade or auger bit?
A ship auger like the Klein 53410 has a deep, open throat that ejects chips as you go, so it keeps cutting in deep timber instead of packing up and stalling. The head and twist are ground to a clearance that lets you back the bit out of the hole cleanly. A spade bit is faster in thin stock but binds and wanders in thick material, and neither a spade nor a standard auger is intended to cut nails. Pick the ship auger when the hole is deep, the timber is heavy, or there may be metal in it.
4) Does the Klein 53410 auger self-feed, or do I have to push it?
It self-feeds. The screw point at the tip is a feed-screw pilot that pulls the bit into the wood, so you steer it rather than lean on it. That also means you want a drill with a side handle or a right-angle drill you can brace, because the bit grabbing in heavy timber will try to twist the tool out of your hands.
5) Will a 1-3/8 inch ship auger wander off my layout mark?
The 53410 is made from special bit steel with machine-ground flutes and polished edges for smooth, wobble-free boring, and the feed screw sets the bit on the mark before the cutting lips engage. Start it square and let the screw take hold before you bring the drill up to speed.
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Does the Klein Tools 53410 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Klein Tools 53410 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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