looking for a special drill-bit

tstex · January 24, 2010, 09:26:02 AM

Gentlemen,

I am engaged in a huge community effort in fighting oak wilt in S/SE Tx and many landowners that are retired are elderly, fixed income and very limited...i am trying to help both them and me.

Does anyone know where a good source for 15/64 helix drill-bits? These are used for drilling into the flare roots of trees and dull after 4-5 trees...thank you very much and pls let me know if you have any questions?

Best Regards,
tstex

LeeB · January 24, 2010, 09:33:28 AM

I can't help you with the bits, but I want to wish you good luck in yor battle. I hope you beat tne stuff, but I don't hold much hope.

fstedy · January 24, 2010, 11:50:46 PM

Do a web search for MSC Direct they should have them if anyone does. If you can't locate it in their catalog call them and they should be able to get them for you. What do you mean by a helix drill? I've heard of drills with a fast or slow helix.

beenthere · January 24, 2010, 11:58:44 PM

Those drill bits can be sharpened too.

Might they also be called a ship auger too?

mcfcfan · January 26, 2010, 08:16:48 PM

Hi tstex,

Whttp://www.treecaredirect.com/High-Helix-Drill-Bit-p/5314.htm

wonder if you have found what you are looking for if not try this web site.

Regards
Lee

mcfcfan · January 26, 2010, 08:19:47 PM

oops that link did not work trying again. >:( >:(

www.treecaredirect.com/high-Helix-Drill-p/5314.htm

Lee

tstex · January 30, 2010, 11:37:49 AM

Thanks guys.

I am not sure why they are called helix d-bits...i would like to know how to sharpen them "beenthere"...any place you can point me to take a gandor to see how? I just bought a new grinder I can mount to the bench...I guess i would need a real fine stone?

Thank you for the links and info, it is appreciated,
tstex