WoodOwl 09805 Tri-Cut 1/2-Inch by 18-Inch Ultra Smooth Auger Bit

I have been in linework for over 20 years. I've used every brand and type of auger bit. I've found that the Black Widow brand has always outperformed and outlasted every other brand/type of auger bit. The milwaukee brand was my least favorite, the Black Widow my most favorite, and Wood Owl somewhere in between. Irvin is ok but not the most reliable. However, this Tri-tip Wood Owl bit is spectacular. This one is, by far, my new favorite. I can get about 4/5 of the way through a 40 Class 3 pole without the impact engaging on my cordless 7/16" drive cordless impact drill. The bit glides effortlessly and virtually no blow out at the end of the bore. Very worth the money and I highly recommend.

Pros.I makes a nice clean hole . Much better than the Bosch bits I typically use it's super lightweight, and does not require much effort to drill a hole .ConsAbout 10 minutes after using the bit for the first time I hit a nail. The nail had completely removed one of the three points on the head. So i got my grinder and tried to sharpen it. At this point I was able to get it to start cutting again but now it takes a lot of effort just for it to drill one hole. Many days later I'm still using the bit here and there and I have noticed that with some use the bit is now bent pretty severely..

I have drilled 12 large stumps 4 holes in each to put in stump remover, this bit is incredible

Junk nicked a nail and trashed it

This bit cuts beautifully. However on hitting a knot in GREEN Pine I ended up bending it. You need to be very careful with it as the steel is relatively soft.

Works flawless

Thus bit cuts really well, really fast and for a while without sharpening. It also produces a cleaner cut and cleans out well also. Highly recommend this bit to anyone in the utility industry. Very satisfied!

Solid bit and high quality