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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Pouch
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics QB3 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size hole does the Metallics QB3 Quik-Bit wood bit drill?
The QB3 is a 3/8 inch flat (spade) wood bit with a 6 inch overall length. That 3/8 inch hole is the common size for pulling NM cable through studs and joists, and 6 inches of length gets you through a single 2x stud with room for the chuck.
2) Is the Quik-Bit QB3 a spade bit or an auger bit, and which should I use for boring studs?
It is a flat bit, also called a spade or paddle bit. Flat bits like the QB3 cut fast in softwood framing and are cheap enough to treat as consumable if you hit a nail. An auger bit is the better choice when you need to bore deep through stacked plates or multiple studs and want the screw point to self-feed and clear chips; the 6 inch flat bit is sized for single-member boring.
3) How many bits come in a Metallics QB3?
One bit per pouch. The QB3 is sold as a single 3/8 inch by 6 inch flat wood bit in a pouch pack, so if you are stocking a van or a crew you are ordering per piece, not per set.
4) Can I use the QB3 wood bit on metal studs or drywall-only partitions?
No. It's a wood bit, intended for wood framing and similar soft material. For steel studs use a step bit or a hole saw rated for sheet metal; a flat wood bit will dull or grab on steel track.
5) Is a 3/8 inch hole big enough for the cable I'm pulling?
A 3/8 inch bore, which is what the QB3 cuts, handles a single run of smaller NM cable. If you are pulling multiple cables through one hole or heavier conductors, step up to a 1/2, 3/4, or 1 inch bit instead; the hole size needs to suit the fill, not the other way round.
6) Are there other sizes in the Metallics Quik-Bit flat bit line?
The QB3 is one model, the 3/8 inch by 6 inch flat bit, ordered under part number QB3. Metallics runs the Quik-Bit flat bits in a range of diameters, so order by the specific diameter you need rather than assuming one bit covers the job.
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Does the Metallics QB3 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics QB3 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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