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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 AS1516 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size hole does the Metallics AS1516 ship auger bit drill?
The AS1516 ship auger bores a 15/16 inch hole, which is the common size electricians use for pulling multiple cables or a run of larger conductors through wood studs and joists. Overall bit length is 8 inches.
2) Will the Metallics AS1516 auger bit fit a cordless impact driver?
It has a hex shank, so it drops straight into a 1/4 inch hex quick-change chuck on an impact driver or drill/driver, and it also grips without spinning in a standard three-jaw chuck. That is the main reason electricians pick a hex-shank auger over a round-shank one for overhead boring.
3) Is an 8 inch ship auger long enough to drill through a doubled stud or a top plate?
At 8 inches overall, the AS1516 clears a single 2x4 or 2x6 stud and a doubled top plate with room for the shank, but it is not a joist-to-joist boring bit. If you need to bore through stacked plates, a built-up header, or reach between bays without moving the drill, you want a longer auger or a bit extension rather than this 8 inch length.
4) What is the difference between a ship auger and a standard auger bit for rough-in wiring?
A ship auger like the AS1516 has no lead screw spur assembly of the old-style auger and is built to bore clean through framing lumber, including the occasional nail, without grabbing and twisting the drill out of your hands. That makes it the usual choice for remodel work and reused framing. A spade bit is faster in clean new lumber but wanders and tears out the back face; a self-feed bit pulls hard and is better suited to a right-angle drill than an impact driver.
5) How many bits come in a Metallics AS1516 order?
One bit per order, supplied in a pouch rather than loose or carded. If you are stocking a crew or a service van, order the count you need rather than expecting a multi-bit set.
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Does the Metallics AS1516 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics AS1516 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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