Vintage Auger Bit Lot of 11:Irwin Car Bit, Russell Jennings, Snell, Lakeside USA

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View Vintage Auger Bit Lot of 11:Irwin Car Bit, Russell Jennings, Snell, Lakeside USA with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Lakeside No. 12 (3/4"): Jennings double-twist hollow-core pattern. Clean bright steel, sharp spurs. Tang stamped 12. Lakeside No. 10 (5/8"): Jennings double-twist pattern. Tang stamped 10. Tang stamped 5. Up for sale is an exceptional 11-piece working lot of vintage American-made auger bits for traditional two-jaw hand braces. Spanning from 5/16" detail boring up to a full 1" timber bit—alongside a hard-to-find 12-7/8" long car bit and an uncommon #13 odd-sixteenth bit—this set offers an immediate, comprehensive working range of high-grade carbon tool steel from top historical US makers: Irwin, Russell Jennings, Snell, Lakeside, and V.T. Co. Unlike modern imports, vintage forged carbon steel bits hold their cutting edges, resist deflection, and feature properly pitched lead screws that pull effortlessly into grain. Detailed 11-Piece Inventory: Irwin 12-7/8" Car Bit (No. 4 / 1/4"): Extended single-twist solid-center pattern engineered for deep through-boring, beam work, and timber framing. Crisp lead screw, clean flutes, clearly stamped THE IRWIN BIT / REG US PAT OFF. Snell Mfg. Co. No. 16 (1"): Heavy-duty solid-center pattern for timber framing, mortise cleanout, and large dowels. Stamped SNELL MFG. CO. FISKDALE MASS. Snell Mfg. Co. No. 14 (7/8"): Clean solid-center single-twist pattern with defined scoring spur and intact lead screw. Fiskdale maker mark on neck. Russell Jennings No. 13 (13/16"): Double-twist pattern in a hard-to-find odd-sixteenth size excluded from standard consumer sets. Tang has been lightly dressed/squared for positive chuck lock. Sharp cutting lips and sound lead screw. Lakeside No. 12 (3/4"): Jennings double-twist hollow-core pattern. Clean bright steel, sharp spurs. Tang stamped 12. Lakeside No. 10 (5/8"): Jennings double-twist pattern. Sharp cutting lips, smooth pull screw. Tang stamped 10. Irwin No. 9 (9/16"): Solid-center pattern in a less common odd-sixteenth size. Neck stamped IRWIN-U.S.A. and tang stamped 9. Russell Jennings No. 8 (1/2"): Classic hollow-core double-spur pattern with arched R. JENNINGS stamp. Excellent user condition. Russell Jennings No. 7 (7/16"): Odd-sixteenth double-twist bit. Condition Note: Features a small chip at the rear exit root of the spiral where it transitions into the shank (clearly shown in photos); the front cutting head, spurs, and lead screw are completely unaffected and bore clean holes. V.T. Co. No. 6 (3/8"): Distinctive boxed stamp V.T. Co. / ATHENS, O. Double-twist pattern ideal for doweling and mortise waste removal. Lakeside No. 5 (5/16"): Fine-diameter double-twist bit with true spine, straight axis, and sharp spurs. Tang stamped 5. Condition: All 11 bits are in solid vintage user condition. Metal surfaces show clean, honest shop patina without destructive rust scale or deep pitting. Cutting lips, scoring spurs, and lead screw threads across the set are well-formed and sharp. Tapered square tangs are sound and seat tightly into brace chucks without slippage. Packaging: Tools will be packed with care. Every lead screw and cutting head will be individually sleeved and wrapped to prevent contact, dinging, or edge dulling during shipping. Ships fast with tracking via USPS Ground Advantage. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Tools, Hardware & Locks › Tools › Carpentry, Woodworking › Drills. Brand: Jennings, lakeside, Irwin +.

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Jennings, lakeside, Irwin +

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Vintage Original