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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 AL1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size hole does the Metallics AL1 ship auger bit drill, and how deep can it reach?
The AL1 is a 1 inch diameter ship auger with an 18 inch overall length, so it bores a 1 inch hole and has the reach to pass through stacked studs, doubled top plates, or a sill plate from an awkward angle. Sold one bit per pouch.
2) Will the AL1 auger bit fit a cordless impact driver?
It has a hex shank, so it drops into a standard hex chuck or quick-change holder on an impact driver or drill rather than needing a round-shank three-jaw chuck. The hex flats are what keep an 18 inch, 1 inch diameter bit from spinning in the chuck when the flutes bite.
3) Is a 1 inch ship auger the right bit for running wire through studs?
Yes for electrical rough-in. A 1 inch bore is the common size for pulling multiple NM cables or a conduit run through framing, and the AL1 is catalogued as an electrical item for that reason. If you only need a single 12-2 or 14-2 cable, a smaller auger removes less wood from the stud; go to the 1 inch when you want room for several runs or a future pull.
4) What is the difference between a ship auger bit and a standard auger or spade bit?
A ship auger like the AL1 is a long, single or double flute bit built to clear chips out of deep holes and to cut through nail-embedded or green lumber without walking. A spade bit is short, cheap, and fine for a single hole in clean framing but has no reach and no chip ejection. At 18 inches the AL1 is in ship auger territory specifically because it is meant to reach through multiple members in one pass.
5) How many bits come in the Metallics AL1?
One bit, supplied in a pouch. If you are drilling a whole house of framing, order multiples under the same AL1 part number rather than expecting a set.
6) What part number do I order for the 1 inch 18 inch Metallics ship auger?
Metallics part number AL1. It is the single-model offering for the 1 inch diameter, 18 inch hex shank wood bit, so there is no length or diameter option to specify on the order.
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Does the Metallics AL1 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics AL1 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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