Which materials is this auger bit suitable for?

This bit is designed for drilling into all types of softwood and hardwood.

Which machines are compatible with this bit shank?

The 1/4" (6.35 mm) hexagonal shank fits standard drill chucks and 1/4" internal hex holders.

What are the exact dimensions of this auger bit?

The bit has a diameter of 8 mm and a total length of 450 mm.

What material is this drill bit made of?

This Bosch drill bit is manufactured from chrome-vanadium steel.

What is the purpose of the threaded tip?

The self-feeding screw tip pulls the bit into the wood for fast and accurate drilling.

BOSCH 2608597640 woodhose drill bit hexagonal shank 8 x 385 x 450 mm, d 6.35 mm

Name: BOSCH 2608597640 woodhose drill bit hexagonal shank 8 x 385 x 450 mm, d 6.35 mm
Brand: BOSCH
SKU: 01048985
Price: 14.4 EUR
Availability: InStock

Supplier number: BOSCH 2608597640 | EAN 3165140183499

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Fast and deep drilling in timber

Practical benefits

Self feeding screw tip: The threaded tip pulls the bit smoothly through wood, giving you accurate and effortless hole starts.
Efficient waste chip removal: An optimized low friction flute geometry clears shavings quickly to keep your deep drill holes straight.
Secure Bosch hex shank: The 1/4" hexagonal shank prevents slippage in the drill chuck and delivers maximum power transfer.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

Drill deep and accurate holes through hardwood and softwood with the Bosch pro Wood auger bit. Featuring a total length of 450 mm and an 8 mm diameter, it is built to power through thick beams and structural timber with ease. The self-feeding threaded tip smoothly pulls the bit into the wood, while the optimized flute geometry quickly ejects chips to prevent jamming and keep your boreholes straight. With its 1/4 inch hex shank, you benefit from maximum torque transfer and no slipping in the chuck. It is the practical choice for precise cable, pipe, and framing holes.

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Key features according to our expert

Diameter: 8 mm
Drill bit type: Wood drill bit
Overall length: 450 mm
Shank size: 1/4 inch
Shank type: Hexagonal
Material (drill bit): Chrome-vanadium steel
Number of cutting edges: 1 ea
Cutting length: 360 mm

Product description

Timber snake drill bit hex shank 8 x 385 x 450 mm, d 6.35 mm
Fast and accurate drilling
The snake drill bit drills quickly and accurately in wood
Heavy, self-screwing tip pulls the drill bit all the way through the material, enabling fast and accurate drilling

Advantages

Fast and accurate drilling - The snake drill is ideal for fast and accurate drilling when making through-holes, pre-drilling for truss tacks and drilling deep dowel holes in wood.
The heavy, self-screwing tip pulls the drill bit all the way through the material, making drilling fast, easy and accurate.
Straight holes and fast chip removal combined with increased speed are made possible by the optimised spiral (low-friction) with a solid centre.
The optimised pre-cutter and precision-ground main cutting edge guarantee accurate holes.
Ideal for use in the construction industry, for carpenters and roofers, and suitable for soft and hard wood This drill has a hex shank and is suitable for all drill-screw machines with a 13 mm chuck.
Hexagonal shank for maximum power transfer in standard three-claw drill chucks and drill/screw machine chucks.

All Features

Diameter: 8 mm
Drill bit type: Wood drill bit
Overall length: 450 mm
Shank size: 1/4 inch
Shank type: Hexagonal
Material (drill bit): Chrome-vanadium steel
Number of cutting edges: 1 ea
Cutting length: 360 mm
Diameter (d) mm: 8
Diameter (d) inch: 1/4
Width (d) mm: 6,35
Useful length (l1) mm: 360
Overall length (l2) mm: 450
Key width (d) inch: 1/4

Brand BOSCH
01048985
EAN 3165140183499
Supplier number BOSCH 2608597640

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

Which materials is this auger bit suitable for?: This bit is designed for drilling into all types of softwood and hardwood.
Which machines are compatible with this bit shank?: The 1/4" (6.35 mm) hexagonal shank fits standard drill chucks and 1/4" internal hex holders.
What are the exact dimensions of this auger bit?: The bit has a diameter of 8 mm and a total length of 450 mm.
What material is this drill bit made of?: This Bosch drill bit is manufactured from chrome-vanadium steel.
What is the purpose of the threaded tip?: The self-feeding screw tip pulls the bit into the wood for fast and accurate drilling.