Description
Hand Auger for Wood, Scotch Eye Auger Hand Drill with Leather Sheath for Camping
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Build a shelter in a hurry: turning this survival gear auger by hand makes an emergency shelter a breeze
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No fighting the bit: a stick through the eye of the scotch eye auger gives you the leverage to turn it
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Pegs made on the spot: the cutting point hammered into a branch leaves a peg the same size as the 1 inch bit
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Ready for the backpack: it rides with your bushcraft tools and comes complete with a leather sheath
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Real projects, not just holes: fish traps, chairs, mallets, ladders and maple syrup taps in soft or green wood
Out camping, hiking or backpacking, you suddenly need a hole where there is none, a peg, or the first step of an emergency shelter. This wood auger rides in the bushcraft backpack and is ready the moment the job comes up. Turning a bit by hand sounds like hard work, but a stick pushed through the eye gives you the leverage, so the scotch eye auger stays simple to turn.
This hand drill is a manual wood auger in black carbon steel with a 1 inch (2.5 cm) bit, and its cutting point doubles as a peg maker. Pack it with your survival tools and camp tools, and keep it among your camping tools, for bushcrafting, EDC outings or building with primitive cabin tools in the wild. Among woodworking hand tools it is recommended for soft wood and green wood projects.
Why choose Fewpe
Scotch Eye Hand Auger
| Feature |
Fewpe |
Others |
| Stick through the eye for easy turning |
✓ |
Varies |
| Cutting point makes pegs in branches |
✓ |
✕ |
| Carbon steel body in black |
✓ |
Varies |
| Leather sheath in the package |
✓ |
✕ |
| 1 inch bit for soft and green wood |
✓ |
Varies |
| 30-day easy returns |
✓ |
Varies |
Key Features
A hand auger for wood that works as bushcraft gear and as a peg maker, with a leather sheath in the package:
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Ultimate survival tools: this hand auger may be the most important piece of equipment you own, and with it an emergency shelter is a breeze
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Camping and bushcraft use: take it camping, hiking, backpacking, bushcrafting or EDC, or when building with primitive cabin tools
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Scotch eye wood auger: turn the 1 inch (2.5 cm) drill bit where you want a hole, with a stick through the eye as your lever
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Peg maker: the scotch eye auger has a cutting point that you hammer into a branch to leave a peg the size of the bit
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Camping survival gear: toss it in your bushcraft backpack as an ultimate bushcraft tool, and it even comes complete with a leather sheath
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Wide applications: suggested for soft wood and green wood work such as fish traps, chairs, mallets, ladders, maple syrup taps and survival shelters
Specifications
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Weight: 0.71lbs (0.3 kg)
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Color: black
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Material: Carbon Steel
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Size: 5.94*2.35 inches (15.1*6 cm)
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Auger bit diameter: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
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Quantity options: BUY 1, BUY 2 or BUY 3
Package Includes:
- 1 x Upgrade Bushcraft Hand Auger Wrench (including leather case)
How to Use
- Turn the 1 inch (2.5 cm) wood auger bit at the spot where you want the hole, and push a stick through the eye for extra leverage.
- To make a peg, hammer the cutting point of the scotch eye auger into a branch so the peg matches the size of the bit.
Right for you if
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✓You camp or backpack with a bushcraft pack — the hand auger comes complete with a leather sheath
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✓You may need an emergency shelter in the wild — the 1 inch bit turns where you want the hole
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✓You work with soft or green wood — fish traps, chairs, mallets and ladders are on its list
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✓You want pegs made on the spot — the cutting point hammers into a branch for a same-size peg
If two or more of these sound like you, this is the one.
FAQs
Q: What size is this hand auger for wood?
A: The bit is 1 inch (2.5 cm) across, the tool measures 5.94 x 2.35 inches (15.1 x 6 cm) and it weighs 0.71 lbs (0.3 kg).
Q: What is the hand auger made of?
A: It is made of carbon steel in black.
Q: Does it come with a leather sheath?
A: Yes, the package holds one hand auger with its leather case, ready to go in your bushcraft backpack.
Q: How do I make a peg with it?
A: Hammer the cutting point of the scotch eye auger into a branch to leave a peg the same size as the 1 inch (2.5 cm) bit.
Q: What can I build with it?
A: It suits soft wood and green wood projects such as fish traps, chairs, mallets, ladders, maple syrup taps and survival shelters.
