Technology

How does an auger bit drill a hole in wood ?

The head of the drill bit is made out of 4 main parts that work in cascade during the drilling process:

What is a "clogged" bit ?

When drilling into wood with a wood drill bit, the threaded tip pulls the bit effortlessly into the wood. If, after a few millimeters of drilling, the bit no longer descends into the hole but remains at the same height, the bit is said to be “clogged”.