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FAQ
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
Does the spade bit #88810 fit in the regular bit extensions #88702 that are not Quick-Change.
No, the 88810 (SPEEDBOR2000's) will not fit into the old extensions, 88702 ... Read more
How do I resharpen Speedbor flat bits?
Use a small file to sharpen the top of the cutting edge and inside the spur... Read more