Which materials is this wood auger bit suitable for?

It is suitable for drilling in softwood, hardwood, and wet wood.

Which chucks and tool holders are compatible with this bit?

Its 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex shank fits standard 1/4" internal hex holders and traditional three-jaw drill chucks.

What are the exact dimensions of this auger bit?

The drill bit has a diameter of 12 mm and an overall length of 450 mm.

How does the bit ensure smooth and effortless drilling?

The self-feeding threaded tip draws the bit into the wood, ensuring quick starts and minimal user effort.

What are the main applications for this auger bit?

It is designed for drilling deep holes, through-holes, and joinery work in timber and wooden beams.

BOSCH 2608597642 woodhose drill bit hexagonal shank 12 x 385 x 450 mm, d 6.35 mm

Name: BOSCH 2608597642 woodhose drill bit hexagonal shank 12 x 385 x 450 mm, d 6.35 mm
Brand: BOSCH
SKU: 01048988
Price: 17.8 EUR
Availability: InStock

Supplier number: BOSCH 2608597642 | EAN 3165140183512

Recommended Retail Price €39.63

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Deep and accurate wood drilling

Practical benefits

Self-feeding tip for fast progress: The threaded tip pulls the bit through the timber effortlessly, helping you drill deep holes with consistent speed.
Fast and clean chip clearance: The low-friction flute with a solid center clears chips quickly to keep your work smooth and free of jams.
Secure fit without slipping: The HEX 1/4" shank provides dependable grip in standard chucks, ensuring you transfer full rotational power into the wood.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Bosch pro Wood auger bit 12 x 450 mm, you can drill deep, straight through-holes in wooden beams and construction timber with ease. The self-feeding threaded tip effortlessly draws the drill bit through softwood, hardwood, and wet wood, saving you time and manual effort. Thanks to the low-friction flute design with a solid center, wood chips are cleared quickly to prevent binding during deep drilling. The 1/4" hex shank ensures a secure, slip-free grip in standard chucks and hex holders for reliable power transfer.

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Key features according to our expert

Diameter: 12 mm
Drill bit type: Wood drill bit
Overall length: 450 mm
Shank size: 1/4 inch
Shank type: Hexagonal
Material (drill bit): Chrome-vanadium steel
Number of cutting edges: 1
Cutting length: 360 mm

Product description

Wood snake drill bit hexagonal shank 12 x 385 x 450 mm, d 6.35 mm
Fast and accurate drilling
The snake drill bit drills quickly and accurately in wood
Heavy, self-screwing tip pulls the drill bit all the way through the material, enabling fast and accurate drilling

Advantages

Fast and accurate drilling - The snake drill is ideal for fast and accurate drilling when making through-holes, pre-drilling for truss tacks and drilling deep dowel holes in wood.
The heavy, self-screwing tip pulls the drill bit all the way through the material, making drilling fast, easy and accurate.
Straight holes and fast chip removal combined with increased speed are made possible by the optimised spiral (low-friction) with a solid centre.
The optimised pre-cutter and precision-ground main cutting edge guarantee accurate holes.
Ideal for use in the construction industry, for carpenters and roofers, and suitable for soft and hard wood This drill has a hex shank and is suitable for all drill-screw machines with a 13 mm chuck.
Hexagonal shank for maximum power transfer in standard three-claw drill chucks and drill/screw machine chucks.

All Features

Diameter: 12 mm
Drill bit type: Wood drill bit
Overall length: 450 mm
Shank size: 1/4 inch
Shank type: Hexagonal
Material (drill bit): Chrome-vanadium steel
Number of cutting edges: 1
Cutting length: 360 mm
Diameter (d) mm: 12
Diameter (d) inch: 1/4
Width (d) mm: 6,35
Useful length (l1) mm: 360
Overall length (l2) mm: 450
Key width (d) inch: 1/4

Brand BOSCH
01048988
EAN 3165140183512
Supplier number BOSCH 2608597642

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

Which materials is this wood auger bit suitable for?: It is suitable for drilling in softwood, hardwood, and wet wood.
Which chucks and tool holders are compatible with this bit?: Its 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex shank fits standard 1/4" internal hex holders and traditional three-jaw drill chucks.
What are the exact dimensions of this auger bit?: The drill bit has a diameter of 12 mm and an overall length of 450 mm.
How does the bit ensure smooth and effortless drilling?: The self-feeding threaded tip draws the bit into the wood, ensuring quick starts and minimal user effort.
What are the main applications for this auger bit?: It is designed for drilling deep holes, through-holes, and joinery work in timber and wooden beams.