BS 2054:1953

This standard BS 2054:1953 Specification for augers and auger bits is classified in these ICS categories:

• 25.100.30 Drills, countersinks, reamers

This British Standard gives the nominal sizes and dimensions of the following types of auger and auger bit:—

Scotch pattern eyed auger, with round shank.

Solid centre auger bit (Jennings pattern nose).

Scotch pattern auger bit.

Jennings pattern auger bit.

The nomenclature used is defined on an annotated drawing.

Provisions are given relating to steel analysis, heat treatment, hardness, finish, accuracy, soundness and performance tests.

Material, manufacturing requirements, accuracies, tests, dimensions. Scotch pattern eyed auger with round shank; solid centre auger bit (Jennings pattern nose); Scotch pattern auger bit; Jennings pattern auger bit, with auger handles. See BS 1978.