EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. — LENOX, a leading manufacturer of premium power
tool accessories, hand tools, torches, solder and band saw blades,
introduces the world’s first bi-metal wood boring bit. Designed to power
through wood quickly and easily, the new LENOX Bi-Metal Utility Bit is
the most durable wood boring bit available due to its unique bi-metal
construction.
When drilling holes through wood, a professional will often unexpectedly
run into a nail. Nail encounters frequently cause catastrophic failure
for small diameter wood boring bits. The spurs and cutting edges of
typical spade bits and wood boring bits are apt to wear or break when
hitting a nail, rendering the tool useless. This latest wood bit from
LENOX is the only one on the market with cutting edges made of bi-metal,
the same material used to make reciprocating saw blades and band saw
blades. The high speed steel cutting edges give the LENOX Bi-Metal
Utility Bit incredible durability and long cutting edge life. What’s
more, because the edges are made of bi-metal, they can be sharpened with
a LENOX Diamond File.
The unique three-flute design allows the bit to cut faster. The LENOX
Bi-Metal Utility Bit has three cutting edges to enhance the removal of
chips for a fast, clean hole. The self-feeding tip allows the user to
effortlessly power the bit through tough materials, which reduces
fatigue. Other features that make this bit more durable and versatile
than any other are its compact length, designed to fit in between studs
in common cordless drills; and its thick 3/8” shank, making it more
robust for rough-in work. The bit is designed to provide the ultimate
utility for professional users performing well in virtually all
materials and professional applications.
“There has been little to no innovation in wood drilling over the past
several years, yet wood boring drill bits are used in almost every
trade, and these users have long expressed a need for a bit that gets
through nails without breaking,” said Anna Whitton, senior product
manager for drilling at LENOX. “LENOX was the first company to use
bi-metal technology over 25 years ago for its reciprocating saw blades
to make them last longer and cut faster. Now we’re dramatically
improving the durability and performance of wood drilling products with
the same technology to help professionals do their jobs faster and
easier.”
LENOX Bi-Metal Utility Bits are available at LENOX distributors
nationwide.