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Originally Posted by Zeke

I have a dozen wooden molding planes. They are fine to look at but I can't see using them much. Same with a brace and bit, but I will admit that since I have enough extension bits that I can assemble an auger bit 6' in length that I have resorted to one doing retrofit electrical work.

I learned the hard way many years ago that a real sharp hand auger bit is a dangerous tool chucked into an electric drill motor. I thought I was being clever. Instead I was being stupid.

Good to know!

The reason to use these is to recreate some relatively simple molding around our hose that's not readily available. And I'd like to be able to and know how to do it the old fashioned way.

Originally Posted by gregpark

Good way to break your wrist. I learned that years ago too

GtK on all counts!

I have never considered chucking a taper square auger bit into a drill. I guess I'm not doing enough outside the box thinking! LOL! But I guess it's saved me!