General Contractor FAQ

How do I resharpen Irwin auger bits?

First never sharpen the outside edges of the bit that cut--the spur and sid... Read more

I recently purchased an old 13 piece set of IRWIN Solid Centre Stem Auger Bits from a used tools store for use in a hand-brace. The bits came in a wooden box with a swing-out lower drawer, and a black descriptive label on the inside lid. The box label says "1 set 20 1-2 quarters". What do these numbers mean? The bit numbers are 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16.

The 4, 5, 6 etc refers to the size in sixteenths. 4 is 4/16 or 1/4". 6 is 6... Read more

What is the difference between a nutsetter that has a standard hex design vs. one that has a lobular design?

There are a few key differences between these two types of nutsetters. A nu... Read more