Crescent Auger Drill Bit Set CDSASET-3 1/4 Inch Hex 3 Piece Tri Flute Kit (5/8 3/4 1 Diameter 6 Depth Nail Ripper HSS Embedded Timber Boring)

Crescent Nail Ripper™ CDSASET-3 3-Piece High-Speed Impact-Rated Auger Bit Set

The Crescent Nail Ripper™ CDSASET-3 3-piece high-speed auger bit set bores clean, high-precision utility pass-through holes across nail-embedded timber, heavy wood framing, and engineered lumber using 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch diameter cutters. Engineered with a precision self-feeding screw tip that pulls the cutting head smoothly through dense grain, this high-speed steel (HSS) set drills up to 20 times faster than standard flat paddle bits while delivering 5 times more durability when striking hidden framing fasteners. Outfitted with an optimized deep tri-flute channel for high-volume wood chip evacuation, a lightweight hollow-core geometry that is 2.5 times lighter than solid steel augers, and a 1/4-inch quick-release hex shank with an impact-rated torsion zone, it equips professional residential electricians, mechanical plumbers, and framing carpenters with fast, jam-resistant wood boring performance.

Best Used For:

• Electrical Cable and Conduit Pass-Through Routing: Boring smooth 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch holes through wood wall studs, floor joists, and top plates for multi-line Romex and armored cable runs.
• Plumbing Supply Line and PEX Rough-Ins: Drilling clean, aligned structural penetrations through framing timbers to run PEX tubing and copper water supply lines.
• Nail-Embedded Remodeling and Demolition Timber: Boring through reclaimed framing lumber, salvaged joists, and subfloors containing hidden framing nails without shearing cutting spurs.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Nail Ripper™ Reinforced Cutting Metallurgy: Triple-sharpened high-speed steel spurs slice through embedded jobsite nails, providing 5X greater durability over traditional auger bits.
• Self-Feeding Precision Lead Screw: Threaded pilot tip draws the bit into timber under tool rotation, eliminating the need for heavy manual pushing effort.
• High-Speed 20x Boring Action: Three-step edge geometry slices wood fibers rapidly, outperforming conventional spade bits up to 20 times in drilling speed.
• Deep Tri-Flute Chip Extraction: Engineered triple-flute design clears heavy wood shavings continuously, preventing hole clogging and reducing motor drag.
• Impact-Rated Torsion Flex Zone: Engineered shank absorbs high torque spikes and dynamic impact hammer blows from cordless impact drivers.
• 1/4-Inch Quick-Change Hex Shank: Locks securely into quick-release impact chucks and 3-jaw drill chucks to stop shank spinning under load.

What's Included

• (1) Crescent CDSA-633: 5/8" Diameter x 6" Drilling Depth High-Speed Auger Bit
• (1) Crescent CDSA-637: 3/4" Diameter x 6" Drilling Depth High-Speed Auger Bit
• (1) Crescent CDSA-645: 1" Diameter x 6" Drilling Depth High-Speed Auger Bit
• (1) Protective Heavy-Duty Storage Clamshell Case

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Brand Crescent (Apex Tool Group) Model Part Number CDSASET-3 Product Tool Class Nail Ripper™ High-Speed Wood Auger Bit Set Total Set Piece Count 3 Individual Auger Bits Included Hole Diameters 0.625 in. (5/8"), 0.750 in. (3/4"), & 1.000 in. (1") Maximum Usable Drilling Depth 6.000 Inches (152.40 mm Continuous Depth) Shank Drive Interface 0.250 Inches (1/4 in. Quick-Release Hex Shank) Flute Configuration Deep Tri-Flute Rapid Chip Evacuation Channels Bit Material Metallurgy Triple-Sharpened Premium High-Speed Steel (HSS) Pilot Tip Design Self-Feeding Threaded Cone Lead Screw Power Tool Compatibility 1/4" Impact Drivers, Cordless Drills, & Right-Angle Drills Package Dimensions 9.45 in. Width x 5.39 in. Length x 1.26 in. Height Cutting Edge Action Three-Step High-Velocity Wood & Fastener Cutting Suitable for material type Nail-Embedded Wood, Softwoods, Hardwoods, & LVL Lumber

Pro-Tip: Maintain high rotational speed when drilling through nail-embedded framing timber; allowing the three-step high-speed steel cutting spurs to shear the metal fastener at high RPM prevents bit jamming and protects the self-feeding threaded tip.