Auger Bits – Stubby 100mm

Stubby auger bits are the go-to when you’re working in confined spaces and a full-length bit simply isn’t going to fit. At 100mm, these sit noticeably shorter than a standard auger, which makes a real difference when you’re boring through joists in a cramped roof void or drilling fixings behind a stud wall. The stubby auger bit format has been around on site for years for good reason — it works where longer bits can’t go, and it still cuts cleanly.

Each bit features a specialist screw-in point that pulls itself into the material as it cuts. This reduces the effort needed, especially when you’re working at an awkward angle or one-handed. The ground and sharpened cutting edges produce clean, accurate holes with minimal tear-out, which matters when you’re drilling through finished or visible faces of sheet material.

Where Stubby Auger Bits Get Used

The hex shank is worth a mention. It’s designed to seat securely in most rotary drills and hand bracers, so the bit doesn’t slip under load — something that happens more than anyone admits with round-shank bits at the worst possible moment. If your drill chuck has seen better days, the hex shank helps considerably.

Materials These Bits Handle Well

These bits perform well across a range of wood-based materials including hardwood, softwood, plywood, chipboard and MDF. The screw-in point copes with the inconsistent density you get in composite boards, which can cause other bit types to wander. Available in sizes from 10mm up to 32mm, so there’s a diameter for most common boring tasks on a standard joinery or first-fix job.

Sold individually, these stubby auger bits are priced to make buying a full set of sizes straightforward without the cost of a branded kit. Keep a couple in the bag — you’ll use them more than you expect.