Description
- Mafell’s 460mm x 16mm (approximately 18-1/16″ x 5/8″) Metric auger bit for the BST 460 & 460S is sold individually
- Able to drill 1/16″ deeper than WoodOwl Auger Bits, but WoodOwl bits are specially made with US customary sizes and produce perfect holes without blowout
- 11mm shank (~7/16″) is compatible with the Makita 6302H 1/2″ Drill as well as the legacy Mafell A 18M bl cordless drill driver and ASB 18M bl cordless hammer drill driver
- For precision drilling, use together with the Mafell BST 460 or 460S Drilling Station
- For a combo pack including this 16mm bit, see Mafell’s 460mm Bits Case
Uses:
- Creating deep mortises for timber framing
- Cutting slots for tenon joints in log construction
- Making large-scale joinery in post and beam constructions
- Excavating recesses for hardware installation in wooden doors
- Carving out spaces for lock mechanisms in gates
- Forming deep grooves for structural reinforcements in wooden beams
- Hollowing out sections for embedded electrical conduits in wooden walls
- Crafting large mortises for staircase components
- Shaping mortises for custom furniture joinery
- Enlarging existing joints in restoration projects
