Product Description
Milwaukee 3/8 in. x 18 in. Ship Auger Bit
Model Number: 48-13-5500
The Milwaukee 48-13-5500 is a 3/8 in. x 18 in. Ship Auger Bit for drilling deep, clean holes through framing lumber, dimensional wood, and nail-embedded wood in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-in applications where the smaller 3/8 in. diameter and 18 in. extended length provide the specific combination needed for long-reach small-bore penetrations through wood framing assemblies. The 3/8 in. diameter is used for the smallest standard rough-in penetrations — small wire chases, specific low-voltage cable routing, and the narrowest bolt holes where minimum material removal is important for preserving framing member strength. The 18 in. length provides reach through multiple stacked framing members, double plates, and deep timber sections that the standard 6 in. configuration cannot penetrate in a single drill setup from one side.
Milwaukee's through-center cutting design provides improved bit durability in the nail-embedded wood conditions encountered in retrofit and remodel drilling — the geometry distributes impact loads more symmetrically when the bit contacts embedded nails and fasteners, preventing the asymmetric tip fracture that conventional auger designs experience at the tip. Non-stick coated flutes maintain fast, continuous chip ejection from the full 18 in. bore depth, preventing chip packing that slows drilling progressively in deep holes. The self-feed screw tip automatically pulls the bit into the wood under its own rotational force, eliminating heavy manual downward pressure that causes fatigue during high-volume overhead and horizontal drilling in rough-in work. At 3/8 in. diameter, the self-feed mechanism is particularly effective because the smaller bore's lower drilling resistance allows the screw tip to advance the bit rapidly with minimal motor loading.
Milwaukee ship auger bits are available from 3/8 in. through 1-1/2 in. in both 6 in. and 18 in. lengths — see the full range for all available diameters and lengths.
Features
- Through-center cutting design for improved life in nail-embedded retrofit wood
- 18 in. length for double plates, multiple members, and deep timber penetrations
- Non-stick coated flutes for continuous chip ejection through full 18 in. depth
- Self-feed screw tip for fast drilling without heavy manual drill pressure
- 3/8 in. diameter for small wire chases, narrow cable routing, and minimum-bore applications
Specifications
- Diameter: 3/8 in.
- Length: 18 in.
- Available Lengths: 6 in. and 18 in.
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-13-5500 3/8 in. x 18 in. Ship Auger Bit
