Freud DIB1080 Installer Drill Bit 0.5x18 Inches

Product Description

The FREUD DIB1080 is a 1/2-inch by 18-inch installer drill bit from the Diablo line, engineered for wire and cable installation work in wood framing. The ultra-sharp tip drives fast, straight holes through clean wood and stacked lumber while maintaining durability across repeated use. Black oxide coated flutes resist debris buildup and promote rapid chip ejection, keeping the bit moving cleanly through the material. A 3-flat shank locks securely in the drill chuck and eliminates bit spin under load. This bit comes in a package of 3, making it a practical choice for jobsite supply.

This installer bit is suited for residential and light commercial rough-in work where electricians, low-voltage technicians, and data-cable installers need to run wire through wood studs, plates, and stacked lumber. The small wire-feed hole in the flute lets the installer thread cable or wire directly through the bit after drilling, eliminating a separate fish-tape step. It is most effective in standard dimensional lumber, engineered wood, and stacked framing members typical of wall and floor rough-in applications.

Key Features

• Ultra-sharp tip for fast, straight penetration through clean wood and stacked lumber
• Black oxide coated flutes resist debris buildup and improve chip removal speed
• Wire-feed hole in the flute allows direct cable or wire threading after drilling
• 3-flat shank eliminates spinning in the drill chuck for secure torque transfer
• Packaged in a set of 3 for jobsite replenishment

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard 3-flat or round-chuck corded and cordless drills; suited as an installer bit for electrical, low-voltage, and data-cable rough-in work in wood framing.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by licensed electricians or low-voltage technicians during the rough-in phase of construction. Confirm all framing members are free of embedded fasteners before drilling to avoid tip damage. Work to applicable NEC requirements for hole placement and protection when boring through structural members. Wear appropriate eye protection when drilling overhead or into stacked lumber.