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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 AL1316 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size hole does the Metallics AL1316 ship auger bore, and how deep can it go?
The AL1316 ship auger bit cuts a 13/16 inch diameter hole and has an overall length of 18 inches, so it will pass through doubled-up studs, plates, and built-up beams in a single plunge without an extension. The 13/16 inch bore is the common size electricians use to pull a bundle of conductors or small NM cable runs through framing.
2) Will the Metallics AL1316 auger bit chuck into an impact driver?
Yes. The AL1316 is a hex shank auger, so it drops straight into a 1/4 inch hex quick-change chuck on an impact driver or impact wrench, and it also grips without slipping in a three-jaw drill chuck. That hex drive is the practical difference from a round-shank auger, which spins out under the torque a 13/16 inch bit generates in dense framing.
3) Is a ship auger the right bit for drilling through nail-embedded framing, or should I use a self-feed bit?
A ship auger like the AL1316 is the bit for rough electrical and plumbing work through wood where you may hit a nail or a joist hanger screw, because the single-spur cutting head and open flutes clear chips on a long pull and tolerate metal contact better than a self-feed or hole-saw head. A self-feed bit cuts faster in clean framing but is far more likely to be ruined by a nail. At 18 inches of length, the AL1316 is built for drilling through multiple framing members from one side rather than for cabinet or furniture work, where a short brad-point or Forstner bit gives a cleaner hole.
4) How many bits come in a Metallics AL1316 order?
One bit per order. The AL1316 ships as a single piece in a pouch, so if you are stocking a van or outfitting a crew you need to order a quantity for each drill.
5) What is the Metallics part number for the 13/16 inch, 18 inch ship auger?
Order it as Metallics AL1316. That number covers the 13/16 inch diameter by 18 inch hex shank wood ship auger, sold one per pouch.
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Does the Metallics AL1316 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics AL1316 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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