Product Description
Milwaukee Flat Boring Bit 1/2 in. x 16 in.
Model Number: 48-27-0175
The Milwaukee 48-27-0175 is a 1/2 in. x 16 in. Flat Boring Bit — the extended-length version of the 1/2 in. flat boring bit for drilling clean holes through multiple framing members, deep structural assemblies, and wood sections too deep for the standard 6 in. length bit to penetrate from a single setup. The 16 in. length enables drilling through double and triple stacked framing members, built-up beam assemblies, deep floor system sections where structural components stack to depths beyond standard bit reach, and any wood assembly where the total depth from entry surface to exit face exceeds what a 6 in. bit can drill without switching to extension bits or repositioning the drill to drill from the opposite side. For electricians, plumbers, and HVAC installers who regularly drill through multi-layer wood assemblies in commercial and residential construction, the 16 in. flat boring bit eliminates the productivity loss of extension bit setups and mid-hole repositioning that standard-length bits require in these applications.
The 1/2 in. diameter is used for smaller flexible conduit, low-voltage cabling, and small plumbing rough-in penetrations where the hole diameter must be kept minimal to preserve the structural integrity of the framing member. Made from heat-treated high carbon steel, the 16 in. flat boring bit maintains the cutting edge sharpness needed to bore cleanly through multi-member assemblies in a single pass without the progressive dulling that would degrade cut quality through the extended material depth. The self-centering tip ensures the bit starts accurately at the marked hole location and maintains alignment through the full depth of the extended boring operation, keeping the hole straight through multi-member assemblies where bit deflection would produce a angled hole that misaligns entry and exit positions.
The standard 6 in. length version is available for single-member drilling — see Milwaukee's complete flat boring bit lineup for all available diameters and lengths including the full range from 1/4 in. through 1-1/2 in. in both 6 in. and 16 in. configurations.
Features
- 16 in. extended length for multi-layer framing, built-up beams, and deep structural assemblies
- Heat-treated high carbon steel for edge retention through multi-member boring in single pass
- Self-centering tip maintains straight alignment through full 16 in. extended depth
- 1/2 in. diameter for flex conduit, low-voltage cable, and small plumbing penetrations
- Available 6 in. standard length — full range 1/4 in. through 1-1/2 in. diameter
Specifications
- Diameter: 1/2 in.
- Length: 16 in.
- Material: Heat-Treated High Carbon Steel
- Available Lengths: 6 in. and 16 in.
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-27-0175 Flat Boring Bit 1/2 in. x 16 in.
