HELP! Huge drill bit needed asap....ish

[tommer9]

Hi guys. I am posting on behalf of Rowan the Bruce, as he is having computer problems. The question is does anyone have or know where can be obtained, a four foot long, approx 3/4" diameter auger bit. He needs to drill through a large split in a mature tulip tree which he has already cobra braced, in order to brace the split together with a rod. He is having probs finding a supplier. Any ideas?

[Ian C]

Just fell it!

[dangerous brian]

Whats wrong with gaffer tape.

[Charlieh]

give this guy a bell, the shop is huge and has pretty much every hand tool you could imagine, online reviews say hes not very helpful on the phone but im sure they can point you to a supplier

 

Uppertown Tools Ltd

Bridge Street

Bakewell DE45 1DS

01629 813 885

[tommer9]

Thanks Charlieh. I'll pass it on.

[Charlieh]

could always use a shorter one from both sides if his aim is good 30 X 800 MM WOODWORKIND AUGER DRILL BIT (WOOD) on eBay (end time 24-Apr-10 01:11:43 BST)

[Ian Leach]

Draper Xl Pattern Auger Bit - Draper available at Toolbox

 

Toolbox - Search Results for auger extension bar

 

 

How about this tommer with a few extension bars should work, just an idea.

[Stephen Blair]

most farmers will have old hand augres lying in their barns for doing straining posts, they work a treat tom

[bob]

what about a zip bit and a zip bit extension and if all else fails extend the extension very simply

i used one to drill noggings in a stud wall from the loft down 6 ft to bathroom to connect central heating

Otherwise we would have had to knock all the tiles and plaster off:confused1:

I could post mine but would need it back and postage would be more than sorting one out

[tree monkey]

could you not have one extended with a piece of pipe?

barnes of barrowford is who id try

01282 615734

good luck

post your supplier on here in case someone else needs one.

Edited April 12, 2010 by tree monkey
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