Questions and Answers for DIABLO 7/8 in. x 17-1/2 in. Carbide Auger Drill Bit for Wood and Nail-Embedded Wood

A:  Hi Mario! These bits are made in China. Thanks for the terrific question!

A:  Thank you for reaching out! Yes, it will.

A:  I'd say yes. I've used this auger bit in both a std chuck and and 7/16" quick-lok "hole hawg". It's a bit of a lose fit though IMO as the bit will deflect a few degrees when pushing through at the end of a bore.

A:  Thank you for your question! The 1" auger bit has a 7/16" hex shank. It fits a regular sized drill, a 7/16" hex impact driver or an extension with a 7/16" hex collar.

A:  That should be no problem providing that there are no embedded rocks in the railroad ties which unfortunately has been my experience a few times. But yes concerning actual wood this should chew right through that no problem.

A:  Yes you can use these Milwaukee auger bits in Railroad ties, they will work perfectly.

A:  I believe this will work

A:  Thanks for reaching out! As long as the material is wood, the auger bits will work.

A:  those answers are wrong. The length is 18 minus 3-5 at the bottom. do the math

A:  only with an auger drill, which are geared down for torque. Its all about torque, not power. A cheap drill no matter the rpm's will burn up

A:  Yes, these Diablo auger will work for railroad ties.

A:  Hello, Thanks for your question. The shank length is 2 inches and the usable length is 5-1/2 inches. Hope this answers your questions.