Six stubby auger bits in a handy carry case, all 100mm length with hex shanks for quick chuck changes. Sizes run from 10mm to 25mm, covering most common timber boring jobs where a full-length bit just won’t fit.
This stubby auger bits set is the answer when you’re working in a tight spot and a standard-length bit is simply too long to swing. At 100mm, these bits are built for confined spaces — roof voids, wall cavities, between joists, and anywhere else where clearance is limited. The hex shank means they lock into any quick-change chuck without slipping, which saves a bit of grief when you’re up a ladder trying to bore through a timber with one hand on something else.
The set covers six sizes: 10mm, 13mm, 16mm, 19mm, 22mm, and 25mm. That range handles the vast majority of cable routing, pipe runs, and structural timber drilling that comes up on a typical site. The auger profile pulls the bit through the wood cleanly and keeps the hole centred, which matters when you’re threading conduit or a pipe through several joists in a row and they all need to line up.
Where Stubby Auger Bits Get Used
Electricians and plumbers use stubby auger sets constantly. Routing cables through studwork, boring holes for pushfit pipework behind a bath panel, threading soil pipe drops through floor joists — these are all jobs where a 400mm auger bit is awkward and a short bit is exactly right. Joiners and carpenters reach for them too when fitting door hardware or drilling for dowels in a cramped assembly situation.
The Case Matters More Than You’d Think
Auger bits have a habit of disappearing to the bottom of a tool bag, usually points-first. The carry case keeps all six organised and within reach, which means you spend less time hunting and more time actually using them. It also keeps the cutting edges from knocking against everything else in your kit, so they stay sharp for longer.
At this price, the stubby auger bits set is a straightforward buy for any spark, plumber, or carpenter who regularly works in tight spaces. Keep one set on the van, and you’ll wonder how you managed without them.
Pro Tip: Hex shank auger bits can work loose over time in a standard keyless chuck, especially under the side-load that auger profiles generate — if you notice any slipping, switch to a chuck with a hex bit holder or a dedicated impact-rated collet for a more secure grip.
Stubby auger bits are used wherever timber needs to be bored in a restricted space. The most common jobs are cable and conduit runs through stud walls, floor joists, and roof timbers — work that electricians and plumbers carry out daily. They're also useful for joinery work in assembled frames, fitting cabinet hardware in tight corners, and anywhere a standard-length auger bit simply doesn't have enough room to operate without hitting an obstruction.
Not suitable for: Not suitable for drilling masonry, metal, or plastic sheet. These are wood auger bits and should only be used in timber and engineered wood products.
Mark your drilling position clearly before starting, particularly when boring through joists where accuracy affects how well pipes or cables run through. Keep the drill speed moderate — auger bits cut best at a steady pace rather than flat out, and pushing too hard tends to cause the bit to wander or the timber to split near the exit face.
When boring through multiple joists in a row, use the first hole as a guide for the next one by sighting through before you start the second. It saves a lot of remedial work later when you find your pipe run doesn't line up by 15mm at the last joist.
Mark the centre point of each hole clearly on the timber surface
Select the correct size bit for your cable, pipe, or fitting and fit it securely into the chuck
Start at a low to medium drill speed to allow the auger screw point to pull in cleanly
Apply steady forward pressure and let the auger profile do the work — avoid forcing it
Ease off pressure as the bit exits the far face to reduce breakout and splitting
Clear any shavings from the flutes between holes to maintain clean cutting and prevent clogging
Will these bits work in an impact driver?
The hex shank fits an impact driver, but auger bits are not ideally suited to the hammering action of a standard impact driver. Light use in softer timber is generally fine, but for regular heavy boring you will get better results and longer bit life from a standard cordless drill or drill driver.
What is the difference between these stubby bits and a standard-length auger bit?
Standard auger bits typically run to 400mm or longer, which is great for deep bores but makes them completely impractical in tight spaces. At 100mm, these stubby bits are designed specifically for work in confined areas such as roof voids, between joists, and inside stud walls where there simply is not enough clearance to use a full-length bit.
The bits feature a hex shank for positive engagement in quick-change chucks and a traditional auger-style flute profile with a centre screw point for self-starting on timber. At 100mm overall length, they are purpose-made for close-quarters drilling. The set spans 10mm to 25mm in six increments, covering the most commonly required bore sizes for cable, conduit, and pipework installations in timber frame construction and general joinery.
SKU
AUG-SET06C
Bit Length
100mm
Shank Type
Hex
Sizes Included
10mm, 13mm, 16mm, 19mm, 22mm, 25mm
Number of Pieces
6
Storage
Carry case included
Material Compatibility
Wood and engineered timber
Product Type
Wood Auger Bits
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