What is Reddit's opinion of Irwin Tools 43616 1-Inch Hand Braced Solid Centre Auger Bit?

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Expansion bits are for when you need a non standard size.

Irwin Tools 43616 1-Inch Hand Braced Solid Centre Auger Bit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CD1MPW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_UP23vbS858N45

Not as good as the older ones made in USA, but they are still made and do the job.

Take my well meaning reply. No you don't. :) They don't work well with twist bits. The are designed for auger type bits. Like this; https://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Tools-43616-1-Inch-Braced/dp/B000CD1MPW/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1492027142&sr=8-7&keywords=hand+drill+auger+bit Try one like this; https://www.amazon.com/Schroeder-Hand-Drill-4-Inch-Capacity/dp/B000JRDLVY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1492026929&sr=8-5&keywords=hand+drill