Bill and Galoots,
The only thing "auger" about these bits is the word on
the box.  The look just like modern Forstner bits, but
with a square shank for use in a brace.

--- Bill Webber <hihouse@e...> wrote:
>How is a Forstner bit, with an auger,
> different in use than
> any other auger bit.  Modern forstner bits have a
> tiny center point and
> claim to be guided by the rim.

I had written earlier:
> > The box label says they were by "The Progressive
> > Manufacturing Co., Torrington, Conn." and that
> they
> > are "The Forstner Improved Auger Bit".
> > Does anyone know anything about this company,
> years of operation, etc.?

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Jim Erdman  (in Menomonie, WI)
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