Product Description
Milwaukee 1/2 in. x 18 in. Ship Auger Bit
Model Number: 48-13-5540
The Milwaukee 48-13-5540 is a 1/2 in. x 18 in. Ship Auger Bit for drilling deep holes through framing lumber, dimensional wood, and nail-embedded wood in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-in applications where the 1/2 in. bore and 18 in. working length are both required for penetrations through multiple stacked framing members. The 1/2 in. diameter covers 3/8 in. flexible conduit systems, small wire bundle routing, specific plumbing rough-in applications, and the range of rough-in work that calls for this bore through deep wood framing assemblies. The self-feed screw tip automatically advances the bit through wood under its own rotational force, and Milwaukee's through-center cutting design provides improved durability in nail-embedded retrofit and remodel drilling where embedded nails and fasteners are regularly encountered in existing structures.
The 18 in. working length provides the deep reach required for drilling through double top plates, multiple joists, built-up headers, and thick timber sections in commercial construction where the standard 6 in. configuration cannot penetrate the complete assembly depth from a single accessible face position. Non-stick coated flutes maintain fast chip ejection from the full 18 in. bore depth, preventing the progressive chip packing that slows drilling speed in sustained deep boring at this diameter. Available in 6 in. standard length for single-member applications. Milwaukee's ship auger range covers 3/8 in. through 1-1/2 in. in both 6 in. and 18 in. configurations for complete rough-in coverage.
Features
- Self-feed screw tip for efficient drilling without heavy manual drill pressure
- Through-center cutting for improved life in nail-embedded retrofit wood
- Non-stick coated flutes for continuous chip ejection through full 18 in. depth
- 1/2 in. for flex conduit, wire bundles, and specific plumbing rough-in
- Available in 6 in. standard length for single-member drilling
Specifications
- Diameter: 1/2 in.
- Length: 18 in.
- Available Lengths: 6 in. and 18 in.
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-13-5540 1/2 in. x 18 in. Ship Auger Bit
