Professional contractors often encounter nails when drilling holes with ship auger bits. IRWIN SPEEDBOR has invented a new line of ship auger bits with a welded cutting edge for two times the nail cutting life of previous bits. A secondary alloy is welded to the cutting edge of the bit, helping to give the new bit its increased durability. This fully forged bit has wide flutes for maximum chip removal and an aggressive screw pitch for faster cutting. The result is a bit that drills 40% more holes versus competitive ship auger bits.

IRWIN SPEEDBOR with WeldTec ship auger bits are available at Rona and industrial supply outlets across Canada. Priced from $27 to $42.

IRWIN Industrial Tools manufactures and distributes a broad line of hand tools and power tool accessories including IRWIN® VISE-GRIP® pliers and wrenches, MARATHON® saw blades, QUICK-GRIP® clamping tools, SPEEDBOR® wood-boring bits, STRAIT-LINE® marking tools, UNIBIT® step drill bits and HANSON® taps and dies. IRWIN Industrial Tools is a part of Newell Rubbermaid’s global portfolio of brands.

For more information, call 1-800-GOIRWIN or visit <www.irwin.com>.