Crescent Solid Auger Bit CDAG-1733 5/8 By 17-1/2 Inch 1/4 Hex Shank Wood Boring Tool (Triple Sharpened High Speed Steel Deep Timber Drilling)

Crescent CDAG-1733 5/8" x 17-1/2" Solid Auger Wood Boring Drill Bit

The Crescent CDAG-1733 5/8-inch by 17-1/2-inch solid auger drill bit bores deep, precise holes through heavy timber framing, dimensional structural lumber, engineered joists, and dense wood assemblies. Manufactured from triple-sharpened high-speed steel with precision-machined cutting edges, this high-performance wood-boring bit drills up to 10 times faster than conventional spade or standard auger bits while extending battery runtime by delivering up to 40% more cuts per charge. Outfitted with an aggressive self-feeding tip, a deep dual-flute body engineered for fast chip evacuation, a 16-1/2-inch effective drilling depth, and a standardized 1/4-inch quick-release hex shank, it equips commercial electricians, plumbers, and framing carpenters with smooth, bind-free penetrations in both cordless impact drivers and standard drills.

Best Used For:

• Electrical Cable and Low-Voltage Rough-Ins: Boring clean 5/8-inch pathway holes through multiple stacked 2x framing studs and structural top plates for pulling Romex and communication wiring.
• Plumbing and Mechanical Pathway Drilling: Drilling deep, continuous holes across floor joists, rim boards, and sill plates for water supply lines and flexible piping runs.
• Timber Framing and Structural Decking Construction: Boring 16-1/2-inch deep bolt-through and anchor holes in heavy glulam beams, landscape timbers, and structural posts.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Triple-Sharpened High-Speed Steel: Precision ground cutting geometry cuts up to 10X faster while maintaining razor-sharp edges through dense grain.
• 40% More Holes Per Charge: Optimized cutting lip design reduces motor strain and frictional resistance to maximize cordless tool runtime.
• Deep Dual-Flute Chip Extraction: Wide spiral flute geometry expels heavy wood chips and shavings rapidly to prevent binding and heat buildup in deep holes.
• Machined Precision Lead Tip: Self-feeding screw spur pulls the bit smoothly through tough hardwoods and softwoods with minimal operator effort.
• 1/4-Inch Quick-Release Hex Shank: Heavy-duty power groove shank locks securely into cordless impact drivers and 3-jaw drill chucks without slipping.
• Extended 17-1/2-Inch Total Reach: Provides an expansive 16-1/2-inch drilling depth capacity to pass completely through thick structural posts in a single stroke.

What's Included

• (1) Crescent CDAG-1733 5/8" x 17-1/2" Solid Auger Drill Bit

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When boring deep holes through dense framing timbers with an impact driver, allow the self-feed screw tip to pull the bit naturally into the wood rather than leaning heavy body weight against the tool; this keeps the dual flutes clearing chips cleanly and prevents impact clutch chatter.