Mafell's 460mm x 16mm (approximately 18-1/16" x 5/8") 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 16mm bit, see Mafell's 460mm Bits Case
Uses:
Creating deep mortises for timber framing
Cutting slots for tenon joints in log construction
Making large-scale joinery in post and beam constructions
Excavating recesses for hardware installation in wooden doors
Carving out spaces for lock mechanisms in gates
Forming deep grooves for structural reinforcements in wooden beams
Hollowing out sections for embedded electrical conduits in wooden walls