Auger Bit

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About this item

The screw auger is the most efficient type of bit because it pulls itself into the material and forces shavings out the top of the hole, but it is more difficult to make than a flat bit. This screw auger bit is permanently fixed in a wooden handle which allows downward pressure and leverage.

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Item typeTools & Equipment
Woodworking
Datecirca 1850
PlaceDeerfield, Massachusetts
TopicArt, Music, Literature, Crafts
Industry, Occupation, Work
EraNational Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
MaterialWood; Metal
Process/FormatWoodworking; Metalworking
Dimension detailsWidth: 14.75 in Length: 15.50 in
Catalog #1953.15.01.01
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Auger Bit. ca. 1850. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1953-15-01-01/. Accessed on November 9, 2024.

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