Mafell's 460mm x 8mm (approximately 18-1/16" x 5/16") Metric auger bit for the BST 460 & 460S is sold individually
Able to drill 1/16" deeper than WoodOwl Auger Bits, but WoodOwl bits are specially made with US customary sizes and produce perfect holes without blowout
11mm shank (~7/16") is compatible with the Makita 6302H 1/2" Drill as well as the legacy Mafell A 18M bl cordless drill driver and ASB 18M bl cordless hammer drill driver
For precision drilling, use together with the Mafell BST 460 or 460S Drilling Station
For a combo pack including this 8mm bit, see Mafell's 460mm Bits Case
Uses:
Creating deep, precise cuts in timber
Carving mortise and tenon joints
Cutting slots for timber frame construction
Making large-scale sculptural cuts in wood
Cutting through thick hardwoods efficiently
Creating joints for log cabin construction
Removing large amounts of wood quickly for rough shaping
Cutting recesses for large hardware installation
Performing plunge cuts for starting a cut in the middle of a surface