DEWALT Drill Bit, Ship Auger, 1 Inch x 17 Inch (DW1687)

DEWALT Drill Bit, Ship Auger, 1 Inch x 17 Inch (DW1687)
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Fast material penetration with self-feed spur
Durability in nail embedded wood
Long bit life with hardened alloy steel
Quick bit changes with a 7/16" ball groove shank
Self feed spur for fast material penetration
Dual cutting edge for maximum durability in nails
Hardened alloy steel provides superior bit life
7/16-inch ball groove shank allows for quick bit changes
Professional contractors rely on DEWALT Power Ship Augers when they need to bore clean holes for wiring, pipes and more. These ultra-heavy-duty bits feature hardened dual cutting edges for durability against nail infested wood. Hollow center flutes eject chips quickly for fast cuts, while an aggresive self-feeding screw-tip pulls the bit easily through tough materials. Standard 7/16" Quick Change Shank allows for fast bit changes in quick change ready tools like the new 60V MAX BRUSHLESS CORDLESS QUICK-CHANGE STUD AND JOIST DRILL (DCD471) while preserving backward compatability with chuck based tools. Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 60 volts. Nominal voltage is 54 Available in sizes ranging from 5/8 inch to 1-3/8 inch diameter in both 6" lengths and 17" lengths.

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Very nice
Used this to aerate my lawn by drilling a bunch of holes in the grass. Other aerating methods either compact the grass even more or don’t go deep enough. Time will tell with the drought to see if it actually worked or not