Product Overview
Vintage Irwin USA 1/4" x 18" Solid Center Auger Bit NOS — a true time capsule for tool collectors.
Condition Overview
Pristine, unused New Old Stock (NOS) condition. Original factory grind intact, no rust, bends, or wear. Clearly stamped “Irwin USA,” showcasing its authentic mid-century American craftsmanship.
Product Overview
A rare and highly collectible 1/4" x 18" Irwin solid center auger bit, made in the USA during Irwin’s golden era of toolmaking. This hard-to-find long-length bit with a tapered square shank is prized by collectors, restorers, and craftspeople alike. Whether you’re outfitting a vintage tool chest or tackling traditional woodworking, this bit delivers both historical value and practical performance.
Key Features
- Model: Irwin 1/4" x 18" Solid Center Auger Bit
- Diameter: 1/4"
- Length: 18"
- Square taper shank for hand braces (pre-1980s: Stanley, Millers Falls, etc.)
- Heat-treated, resharpenable cutting edges
- Authentic “Irwin USA” stamp — collector-grade detail
- Made in USA — mid-century manufacturing excellence
Applications / Compatible Uses
- Collectible vintage tool for display or restoration sets
- Timber framing, boatbuilding, or utility pole boring
- Traditional woodworking requiring period-correct tools
- Compatible with vintage hand braces and breast drills
