Product Description
Milwaukee 3/8 in. x 6 in. Ship Auger Bit
Model Number: 48-13-0373
The Milwaukee 48-13-0373 is a 3/8 in. x 6 in. Ship Auger Bit for drilling clean, fast holes through framing lumber, dimensional wood, and nail-embedded wood in electrical, low-voltage, and specialty rough-in applications where the small 3/8 in. bore size minimizes the hole's impact on framing member cross-section while providing just enough clearance for small wire runs, grounding conductors, and specialty cable routing that do not require larger bore sizes. The 3/8 in. diameter is the smallest standard ship auger size — drilling the minimum practical bore for cable and small wire routing through framing without the structural cross-section reduction of larger bore sizes in load-bearing framing members where hole size and placement are subject to code limitations. Milwaukee's through-center cutting design provides improved durability in the nail-embedded wood conditions common in retrofit and remodel drilling through existing structures — the geometry distributes impact loads more symmetrically when the bit contacts embedded nails and fasteners, preventing the tip fracture that conventional designs experience in these conditions.
The self-feed screw tip automatically advances the bit through wood under its own rotational force, eliminating the heavy manual drill pressure that fatigues operators during production rough-in drilling — at 3/8 in. diameter, the self-feed mechanism provides efficient advance with minimal motor loading. Non-stick coated flutes promote fast chip ejection throughout the bore depth, preventing the chip packing that slows standard auger bits in deeper or multi-material holes. The compact 6 in. working length handles standard single-member framing dimensions while fitting the tight clearances inside wall cavities and framing assemblies during active rough-in work. The individual unit format provides the most economical purchasing option for tradespeople who use 3/8 in. bits occasionally or need a single replacement for a specific project application.
Available in 18 in. length for deep multi-member reach — Milwaukee's ship auger range covers 3/8 in. through 1-1/2 in. in both 6 in. and 18 in. configurations.
Features
- Self-feed screw tip for efficient drilling without heavy manual drill pressure
- Through-center cutting design for improved life in nail-embedded retrofit wood
- Non-stick coated flutes for continuous chip ejection throughout drilling depth
- 3/8 in. minimum standard bore — minimizes framing member cross-section reduction
- Available in 18 in. length for deep multi-member applications
Specifications
- Diameter: 3/8 in.
- Length: 6 in.
- Available Lengths: 6 in. and 18 in.
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-13-0373 3/8 in. x 6 in. Ship Auger Bit
