Which materials is this installation drill bit suitable for?

You can use this HSS bit for formwork, softwood, hardwood, drywall, insulation, and metal sandwich panels.

What type of chuck fits this drill bit?

It features a 5 mm cylindrical shank compatible with standard 13 mm three-jaw drill chucks.

What are the exact dimensions of this formwork drill bit?

It has a drilling diameter of 6 mm, a total length of 400 mm, and a shank diameter of 5 mm.

Can this drill bit handle embedded nails in wood?

Yes, the robust HSS construction and tapered flute allow you to drill through wood with embedded nails without jamming.

What is the main purpose of the 400 mm length?

The 400 mm length is designed for deep drilling through multi-layered building materials during installation work.

BOSCH 2608597165 formwork/installation drill 6 x 400 mm, d 5 mm

Name: BOSCH 2608597165 formwork/installation drill 6 x 400 mm, d 5 mm
Brand: BOSCH
SKU: 02222308
Price: 7.6 EUR
Availability: InStock

Supplier number: BOSCH 2608597165 | EAN 3165140099318

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Deep formwork drilling with Bosch

Practical benefits

Low breakage screw connection: You drill with reduced risk of breakage because the drill bit and shank are securely screw-connected.
Smooth jamming free drilling: The tapered flute design prevents the bit from jamming in damp wood or layered building boards.
Extended reach for installations: With an overall length of 400 mm, you easily drill through thick formwork, beams, and sandwich materials.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Bosch pro Wood hss formwork drill bit, you easily make deep through-holes in thick timber beams, formwork, and sandwich panels. Its overall length of 400 mm lets you drill through multi-layered building materials in a single pass without extensions. The robust screw connection between the drill tip and shank significantly reduces the risk of breakage during heavy tasks. Even in damp wood or when encountering embedded nails, the tapered flute design ensures smooth chip removal without jamming. Its 5 mm cylindrical shank fits standard 13 mm chucks, keeping your installation workflow fast and reliable.

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Key features according to our expert

Diameter: 6 mm
Drill bit type: Formwork drill bit
Overall length: 400 mm
Shank size: 5 mm
Shank type: Cylindrical
Material (drill bit): HSS
Number of cutting edges: 2
Cutting length: 400 mm

Product description

Formwork/Installation auger 6 x 400 mm, d 5 mm
Robust for formwork
Installation auger is very robust for formwork
The drill bit and shank end are bolted in place, with a low risk of breakage and ensuring smooth drilling

Advantages

Very robust for formwork - The installation auger is very robust and intended for formwork.
Drill bit and shank end are screwed on, therefore low risk of breakage and smooth drilling.
The flared spiral and the tapered drill and shank ends prevent jamming, even in damp wood, while sufficient force is applied to drill through driven-in nails.
The drill has an extra-long shank and is versatile, in layered building materials or sandwich materials, e.g. for formwork construction and for indoor installation work, plumbing installation, heating construction and electrical installation.
Suitable for formwork work, boards, beams, plasterboard, light building materials, insulation material and metal, e.g. metal sheets, sandwich material with steel, aluminium or profiled sheet.
The drill's cylindrical shank is suitable for all drills with a 13 mm chuck.
The installation drill bit is made of HSS (high-speed steel) in accordance with DIN 7490.
The drill bit has a 118-degree conical shank.
Cylindrical shank compatible with three-claw drill chucks.

All Features

Diameter: 6 mm
Drill bit type: Formwork drill bit
Overall length: 400 mm
Shank size: 5 mm
Shank type: Cylindrical
Material (drill bit): HSS
Number of cutting edges: 2
Cutting length: 400 mm
Diameter (d) mm: 6
Overall length (l2) mm: 400
Shaft diameter (d) mm: 5

Brand BOSCH
02222308
EAN 3165140099318
Supplier number BOSCH 2608597165

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

Which materials is this installation drill bit suitable for?: You can use this HSS bit for formwork, softwood, hardwood, drywall, insulation, and metal sandwich panels.
What type of chuck fits this drill bit?: It features a 5 mm cylindrical shank compatible with standard 13 mm three-jaw drill chucks.
What are the exact dimensions of this formwork drill bit?: It has a drilling diameter of 6 mm, a total length of 400 mm, and a shank diameter of 5 mm.
Can this drill bit handle embedded nails in wood?: Yes, the robust HSS construction and tapered flute allow you to drill through wood with embedded nails without jamming.
What is the main purpose of the 400 mm length?: The 400 mm length is designed for deep drilling through multi-layered building materials during installation work.