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    Help identifying auger bits

    I'm cleaning up my Dad's auger bits and they are a mix of Russell Jennings, Irwin, Nichols but 4 have a "G" on the tang. Anyone know who the manufacturer might be?IMG_20180112_202718013.jpg

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    Marked as a 6/16" diameter bit? Might be a "6", instead of a "G"?

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    Which would make them 3/8" in diameter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Berklich View Post
    ... but 4 have a "G" on the tang. ...
    IIRC- Greenlee made, or at least sold, auger bits. I'm not sure what their stamped logo is though.

    Anyway, good luck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by steven c newman View Post
    Marked as a 6/16" diameter bit? Might be a "6", instead of a "G"?
    Thought that a first glance but the numbers are on the opposite side.

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    IMG_0074 Snell Mfg Co Auger Bit Case.jpgTook a much closer look at the tattered roll. Lined canvas and the Manufacturer says Snell Mfg Co. Fiskdale Mass. No idea if the "G" augers are original to the roll or if they were piecemeal replacements. Snell is the earliest manufacturer of augers in the US beginning in 1841.

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    Quote Originally Posted by David Bassett View Post
    IIRC- Greenlee made, or at least sold, auger bits. I'm not sure what their stamped logo is though.

    Anyway, good luck.
    Thanks - I'm leaning toward Greenlee.

  8. I just happen to be looking at one as I read this post.
    It's a circle that says Rockford on top,
    and Illinois at the bottom,
    with a banner running through the center that says GREENLEE.

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    Greenlee also made tools for other companies to sell under their own name or with no name at a lower price.

    This may have been a way for identifying their bits made for others.

    There are a lot of letter brands on tools that may remain unknown for eternity.

    Doing a quick search turned in to an ordeal. One led to an interesting video, so forgive me for leaving to go watch it.

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