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- 22-Piece Forstner Bit Set
Overview
Pre-sharpened high carbon steel bits are ready to use in any type of wood. Cut precision flat-bottom holes without tear-out. Set includes 22 forstner bits in common, standard sizes plus a storage case.
Features:
- Multi-spurs on bits 1" and larger increase cutting ability and reduce heat build up
- Two sharpened inside edges easily cut through all woods and make flat bottomed holes
- Polished ground rim and spurs produce smooth hole walls and accurate diameters
- Wide flute openings allow fast chip removal
What's included
(1) 1/4" Forstner Bit
(1) 5/16" Forstner Bit
(1) 3/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 7/16" Forstner Bit
(1) 1/2" Forstner Bit
(1) 9/16" Forstner Bit
(1) 5/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 11/16" Forstner Bit
(1) 3/4" Forstner Bit
(1) 13/16" Forstner Bit
(1) 7/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 15/16" Forstner Bit
(1) 1" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-1/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-1/4" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-3/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-1/2" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-5/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-3/4" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-7/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 2" Forstner Bit
(1) 2-1/8" Forstner Bit
(1) Storage Case
(1) 5/16" Forstner Bit
(1) 3/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 7/16" Forstner Bit
(1) 1/2" Forstner Bit
(1) 9/16" Forstner Bit
(1) 5/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 11/16" Forstner Bit
(1) 3/4" Forstner Bit
(1) 13/16" Forstner Bit
(1) 7/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 15/16" Forstner Bit
(1) 1" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-1/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-1/4" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-3/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-1/2" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-5/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-3/4" Forstner Bit
(1) 1-7/8" Forstner Bit
(1) 2" Forstner Bit
(1) 2-1/8" Forstner Bit
(1) Storage Case
Technical Details
- 3/8" Round Shanks
- Brand: Insty-Bit
- Manufacturer Part Number: 22PC FORSTNER SET
- Weight (lbs): 5.8500
- Bit Material: High Carbon Steel
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Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
I make toys and use these for windows and wheel wells in several sizes
Ron O
on Apr 8, 2018
on sale
James F
on Feb 27, 2018
Price was attractive
Randy W
on Feb 26, 2018
Got my own set to limit going to shop or friend to use theirs.
john A
on Feb 22, 2018
good price and same as used in our adult ed glass.
Richard B
on Feb 16, 2018
Got good ratings and had sizes I needed. Also a one item discount encouraged me to get the larger set.
Eric R
on Dec 13, 2017
I needed a new set.
Jerry Y
on Sep 9, 2017
On sale
John S
on Sep 4, 2017
I lost my old set in a move, they just never showed up, and these things are impossible to live without.
Kathleen M
on Sep 1, 2017
Sale Price and I need several bits. At half price, it makes sense to buy the set.
Mike
Mike
michael z
on Jul 7, 2017
I need it! and the discount was fine, very atractive!
Victor M
on Jun 6, 2017
I bought this at a great deal. I understand they aren't the highest quality bits available, but they work amazingly well for the price I paid. I Love having the size selection available.
Jacob A
on Mar 7, 2017
have tried to add one at a time as needed but now there all here
George P
on Jan 18, 2017
Nice set. Good case. Keeps all of them together
Al V
on Dec 18, 2016
Two sizes are needed to compete a project in Woodsmith that I am starting
Richard L
on Dec 3, 2016
It was an incredible value.
Mike W
on Dec 2, 2016
I needed it
Tom D
on Dec 2, 2016
Purchased a radial drill press last year which blew the shop budget. With this sale, I was able to get more of the accessories I need for my chair restoration hobby.
Doug M
on Dec 2, 2016
Sale
Donald H
on Dec 2, 2016
I've always wanted a set and Rockler products have always been high quality and an excellent value.
David B
on Dec 2, 2016
use them all the time
Paul w M
on Dec 2, 2016
I use the ones I have. They come in handy. It will nice to have a set.
Marston M
on Dec 2, 2016
This was on my son's wish list
Gloria D
on Dec 1, 2016
Great price an a super selection of forstner bit sizes.
Larry W
on Nov 29, 2016
been wanting this item
Ronald C
on Nov 28, 2016
I make toys and use these for windows and wheel wells in several sizes
Ron O
on Apr 8, 2018
More sizes than I have and a good price
Rick H
on Mar 1, 2018
on sale
James F
on Feb 27, 2018
Love forstner bits for the smooth cuts they produce
Guy M
on Feb 26, 2018
Price was attractive
Randy W
on Feb 26, 2018
Needed more sizes of bits and this set was an excellent deal.
Russell C
on Feb 25, 2018
Got my own set to limit going to shop or friend to use theirs.
john A
on Feb 22, 2018
Wide range of sizes, convenient durable storage case, economical price.
Craig Wiley C
on Feb 18, 2018
good price and same as used in our adult ed glass.
Richard B
on Feb 16, 2018
price and reviews
Jose M D
on Feb 16, 2018
Got good ratings and had sizes I needed. Also a one item discount encouraged me to get the larger set.
Eric R
on Dec 13, 2017
It's a birthday gift for my brother. A few months ago I asked him to make me some candle holders and he told me he would need some forstner bits first, so that's what he's getting for his birthday!
Mary K
on Sep 25, 2017
I needed a new set.
Jerry Y
on Sep 9, 2017
good price good quality
ROY P
on Sep 8, 2017
On sale
John S
on Sep 4, 2017
youtube reviews were good for these bits
robert p
on Sep 3, 2017
I lost my old set in a move, they just never showed up, and these things are impossible to live without.
Kathleen M
on Sep 1, 2017
great price for the number and sizes of bits in the deal. also need for a current project.
Larry O
on Jul 7, 2017
Sale Price and I need several bits. At half price, it makes sense to buy the set.
Mike
Mike
michael z
on Jul 7, 2017
looked like good price and ad good reviews
Stevie P
on Jun 28, 2017
I need it! and the discount was fine, very atractive!
Victor M
on Jun 6, 2017
great value and large size range
Robert T
on Jun 5, 2017
I bought this at a great deal. I understand they aren't the highest quality bits available, but they work amazingly well for the price I paid. I Love having the size selection available.
Jacob A
on Mar 7, 2017
I chose this item to drill clean holes in wood components
Stephen H
on Feb 4, 2017
have tried to add one at a time as needed but now there all here
George P
on Jan 18, 2017
For precise holes
John P
on Jan 7, 2017
Nice set. Good case. Keeps all of them together
Al V
on Dec 18, 2016
Always need bits and got tired of buying individually. Received as a Christmas present.
Chuck
on Dec 8, 2016
Two sizes are needed to compete a project in Woodsmith that I am starting
Richard L
on Dec 3, 2016
Sale price.
DAVID B
on Dec 2, 2016
It was an incredible value.
Mike W
on Dec 2, 2016
I needed more sizes and this should meet my needs. I purchased clamps from here and they work great, so I hope the Forstner work great too!
Thomas H
on Dec 2, 2016
I needed it
Tom D
on Dec 2, 2016
I needed a larger set than what I have
Steve W
on Dec 2, 2016
Purchased a radial drill press last year which blew the shop budget. With this sale, I was able to get more of the accessories I need for my chair restoration hobby.
Doug M
on Dec 2, 2016
Sounds like a good deal. Will wait and maybe respond further when Iget and use them.
Phil J
on Dec 2, 2016
Sale
Donald H
on Dec 2, 2016
Price and I needed a new complete set
Peter K
on Dec 2, 2016
I've always wanted a set and Rockler products have always been high quality and an excellent value.
David B
on Dec 2, 2016
I've been needing a good set of Forstner bits and this is a great price for quality bits.
Wayne M
on Dec 2, 2016
use them all the time
Paul w M
on Dec 2, 2016
great price
Shawn S
on Dec 2, 2016
I use the ones I have. They come in handy. It will nice to have a set.
Marston M
on Dec 2, 2016
To drill holes
Jacob L
on Dec 1, 2016
This was on my son's wish list
Gloria D
on Dec 1, 2016
Awesome sale price, hope they are sharp!
John T
on Nov 30, 2016
Great price an a super selection of forstner bit sizes.
Larry W
on Nov 29, 2016
hubby's friend said good gift
Linda S
on Nov 28, 2016
been wanting this item
Ronald C
on Nov 28, 2016
Go thru a lot in our H.O.A. woodshop, so buy when on sale often.
Jim P
on Nov 22, 2016
More sizes than I have and a good price
Rick H
on Mar 1, 2018
Love forstner bits for the smooth cuts they produce
Guy M
on Feb 26, 2018
Needed more sizes of bits and this set was an excellent deal.
Russell C
on Feb 25, 2018
Wide range of sizes, convenient durable storage case, economical price.
Craig Wiley C
on Feb 18, 2018
price and reviews
Jose M D
on Feb 16, 2018
It's a birthday gift for my brother. A few months ago I asked him to make me some candle holders and he told me he would need some forstner bits first, so that's what he's getting for his birthday!
Mary K
on Sep 25, 2017
good price good quality
ROY P
on Sep 8, 2017
youtube reviews were good for these bits
robert p
on Sep 3, 2017
great price for the number and sizes of bits in the deal. also need for a current project.
Larry O
on Jul 7, 2017
looked like good price and ad good reviews
Stevie P
on Jun 28, 2017
great value and large size range
Robert T
on Jun 5, 2017
I chose this item to drill clean holes in wood components
Stephen H
on Feb 4, 2017
For precise holes
John P
on Jan 7, 2017
Always need bits and got tired of buying individually. Received as a Christmas present.
Chuck
on Dec 8, 2016
Sale price.
DAVID B
on Dec 2, 2016
I needed more sizes and this should meet my needs. I purchased clamps from here and they work great, so I hope the Forstner work great too!
Thomas H
on Dec 2, 2016
I needed a larger set than what I have
Steve W
on Dec 2, 2016
Sounds like a good deal. Will wait and maybe respond further when Iget and use them.
Phil J
on Dec 2, 2016
Price and I needed a new complete set
Peter K
on Dec 2, 2016
I've been needing a good set of Forstner bits and this is a great price for quality bits.
Wayne M
on Dec 2, 2016
great price
Shawn S
on Dec 2, 2016
To drill holes
Jacob L
on Dec 1, 2016
Awesome sale price, hope they are sharp!
John T
on Nov 30, 2016
hubby's friend said good gift
Linda S
on Nov 28, 2016
Go thru a lot in our H.O.A. woodshop, so buy when on sale often.
Jim P
on Nov 22, 2016
Are these bits Made in the USA?
Stephen G
on Oct 20, 2016

22-Piece Forstner Bit Set

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What is the usable length of the shaft? I need to go through 2" of soft pine.
Crazy T
on Jun 26, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The shanks on these bits range from 2-3/4" to 3" so you should have plenty
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- Rick H Staff on Jun 29, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The shanks on these bits range from 2-3/4" to 3" so you should have plenty
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- Rick H Staff on Jun 29, 2016
Absolutely no problemo. You can do it in your sleep.
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- Marston M on Dec 20, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 2, 2016
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What is the maximum speed of operation in a drill press for these Forster bits?
My lowest speed is 540 rpm
My lowest speed is 540 rpm
Butch
on Oct 13, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Forstners are designed to run slow. Larger bits around 700 or below, smaller bits not above 1200. Slow is best though.
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- Jim T on Jan 8, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Forstners are designed to run slow. Larger bits around 700 or below, smaller bits not above 1200. Slow is best though.
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- Jim T on Jan 8, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2015
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Hands down the best bang for your buck. Highly recommended!
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Forstner set
Great purchase, the case keeps all drill bits organized. the drill bits work great, inside the case has a chart which allows you to use the correct speed for each bit.
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Very sharp and a great price.
Very sharp and a great deal for price. I'm surprised at how often I use them now that I have them in my shop.
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Forster bits 22 pkg
I needed to drill holes to make lathe tool holder. I used drill press with slow speed. Makes nice clean holes.
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Great product. Fast shipping. Really nice bit set.
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fostner bits
I like the graduated sizes. I use them to begin a bowl on my lath. Saves a lot of time. They make a clean cut and are easy to use.
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Excellent Value Forstners!
I bought this set as a gift for my son and have only seen and handled it upon opening the box. I haven't see them in actual operation, but their quality looks good! It is a very nice set!
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22-piece Forster bit set.
Man these work great! Would recommend to anyone.
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forstner bits
I have used several of them, with drill press and with lathe, and have found them to work well, especially when at the proper speed (rpm). A good value.
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great
when you need the right size, here it is
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22 piece forstner drill bit set
Reasonable price for a nice set. While I haven't used all of them yet, I have been very happy with the ones that I've used so far.
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Great Tool Addition
Provides a wide array of sizes and neatly organized. Great addition to my woodworking tools. Price paid made it very attractive and worth the value.
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My first set of forstner bit where over 20 years old with steady use. These new bits are higher quality and cut very cleanly. My first thought,I should ha e bought these years ago. I highly recommended them to all.
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Perfect
I missed a sale on these the last time and was very pleased to get them on another sale. The sizes are quite varied and perfect for most uses in any workshop. Case is really sturdy so it provides for great protection of each bit. The grip on the case could be better, though. It's really different from any other case I've used or seen. Means I have to be careful when I pick it up. Great product at a great price. Thank you, Rockler!
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A good set for the money
Bought these when they were on sale. They seem to be very good quality for the money. Thanks
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Nice bits!
Great deal on this purchase, the bits are in great shape, it will last ever.
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22pc Forstner Bit set
What a great set I could not be more satisfied!!!
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Great deal
Bought this set while 50% off and I couldn't be happier.
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No real complaints
My wife bought these for me as a Christmas gift when they were $100 off. I took them out to the shop right away and put them to use. While a few of the bits are not as sharp as they could be they cut through Hard Maple and Red Oak without burning. They are just fine for my purposes and cost a lot less than a name branded bit set.
A little time spent with a honing tool will sharpen these bits right up and remove any burs that exist coming from the manufacturer. I've purchased name branded bits before, one at a time, that are not much better prepared for first time use that these bits were.
Generally speaking, I am pleased with these bit and look to get a lot of good use from them.
A little time spent with a honing tool will sharpen these bits right up and remove any burs that exist coming from the manufacturer. I've purchased name branded bits before, one at a time, that are not much better prepared for first time use that these bits were.
Generally speaking, I am pleased with these bit and look to get a lot of good use from them.
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Forstner Bits
Great quality and size assortment.
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awesome
I really like the intermediate sizes...Perfect
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Great value
Can't beat it for the price
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Forster Bits
I don't have them long , but used one the other day and it worked fine.Nice case and there not hard to take out if you watch what you're doing because they are sharp.
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One of my best sets
I have many sets of different tools. I must say this ranks high on my list of favorites. Very well designed case. Locking feature should last forever. I have quite a few broken ones that just wore out from use.
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Perfect
Already used these bits on three different protects. They work perfectly
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Great set!
My shop was robbed andI lost a lot of tools, one of which was my forester set. I replaced it with this set from Rockler and this is much better than the one I lost. I really like the 1/16 graduations throughout all sizes. I have taken care of the problem and I won't lose this set.
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great stuff !
I used this set in class and wanted to buy one but too much money at the time.
At some point I needed a set, went to HF and returned it the next day. And a "miracle" happened, I saw that set on sale here. I almost bought 2....
At some point I needed a set, went to HF and returned it the next day. And a "miracle" happened, I saw that set on sale here. I almost bought 2....
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Last set I will ever need. Great quality and awesome price
Well made. I like how the smaller bits have a larger Chuck diameter. I have yet to use the larger bits but I am sure they will perform just as good as the others.
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Used it for the first time this week and it worked great. My 16 year old grandson was down and he is a whiz in the woodshop. I was amazed at how much he already knew, far more then me I turned a bowl for the first time this past week. I would rather watch him work.
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looking good works great so far
excellent product for the price. fast free shipping.
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Forstner bits
Excellent quality bits fair priced would recommend them. Also customer service was great
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Better than a Donut Hole
I don't know who this Mr. Forstner is who invented these bits, but the man is a genius. I used the 7/16" bit to countersink some screw heads, and boy did those holes work great! More perfectly round than a Krispy Kreme donut hole. Makes my drilling look like it was done by a seasoned professional, and my screws look all warm and cozy, snuggled neatly within their circular cocoon of goodness. Now, I can't speak as to the rest of them, but number 7/16 has won over my heart. Good price, nice case, solid product.
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Great Set
A nice set for the price. Just what my shop needed.
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Good product!
Product arrived in excellent condition. Tested out about 1/2 a dozen bits in some oak, cedar & pine & all 6 performed very well. I think this is a very good product for the price.Looking forward to trying the set out on some real projects.
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Great price and quality!
Nice having a full set at a great price!
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Must Have
I like these bits
You can use them right out of the box.
You can use them right out of the box.
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22-Piece Forstner Bit Set
I purchased the 22 bit forstner set with some concern as to the need of such. I am so happy that I did exactly that for three reasons. One is that the forstner leaves you with essenitally a flat bottom in the situations that you do not wish to go all the way through the workpiece. Another is that you can set your drill press depth stop to allow consistency of the depth in the event that you are drilling more than one blind hole. Yet another and a very important reason to purchase the 22 bit set is that they are in sixteenths of an inch between them.
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Wonderful Tools
I never knew how many uses I would find for a Forstner Drill Bit Set until I started using one. Works fine in both dimensional lumber and plywood. Makes a hole with very smooth sides. Design features set it apart from many other sets I have seen.
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Excellent quality pieces, great storage case
I've been wanting a Forstner bit set a some time and these were on sale. I decided to spring for the large set and immediately used them after the purchase. They are an excellent quality, nice and sharp, provide nice smooth holes and the plastic case provides a secure storage to help keep the bits sharp and safe from other tools.
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I am not sure about some...
I am not sure about some of the comments I read, bits not being sharp, off center, hard to get out of the case, etc. I use my set quite regularly and have found them to be better than many of the single bits I have purchased for a lot more money. I use them to hollow out duck decoys made of Jelutong, Basswood, and Sugar Pine. While certainly not precision work, they work very well. Check the speed at which they are turning, too fast means they will not work well. Lower speeds are a much using a fortsner bit. I have also use them on a lathe with some very hard wood. (maple, cocobolo, and desert ironwood). The work well with the extreme hard woods as well as softer woods, but again, the speed is the key. As for the irregularities noted by some, I would suggest a diamond stick to dress up any irregularities and to keep them razor sharp. Usually only have to do this once. As for the case, yes they fit snugly in the case and are not easy to get out, but I don't want my tools in a case that allows them to fall out or rattle around. Over all very happy with them, and for the price they are a great value.
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December 9, 2012
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Seams like a nice set of...
Seams like a nice set of forstner bits. I bought them on sale so for the price there great. Great selection of sizes. I already have a 16 piece set so this set will fill in the gaps. I've only used one of them to help hollow a bowl I was working on and it cut thru the mahogany nicely.
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July 11, 2011
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This set is complete, easy to...
This set is complete, easy to use, organized, compact and bits perform well. The 2" bit works well for shallow brace mortises in my pergola construction, the chisel work is minimised when used in my shopsmith drill press. I especially like being able to dress the burrs up if needed with the rockler Fostner bit sharpening set. Got them in case but the bit perform well out of the case box.
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April 27, 2011
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My first time with Forstners. This...
My first time with Forstners. This was half off and I just got a new Drill Press so I picked these up - excellent bargain. Drill slowly, I've found. After 1/2 inch the waste buildup in the hole needs to be cleared to avoid burning. I bought a 40mm bit identical to this set's design for my Mag Jigs. I drilled about 9 or so holes for my jigs through 3/4 and 1" material. I did get some fold-back, i.e. a burr, on the main cutters not the spurs so that gives you an idea of how long before sharpening. Beware that the max RPM on the shaft is really arbitrary =1" marked 620 RPM. They don't even match the recommended speeds mounted to the inside top. But they're not visible once you put the bit in the chuck, so I go off the recommended speeds. The recommended speeds match my Press's recommendation in most cases for Hardwood, but not softwood ex. 1/4"-3/8" BitSet:2000 MyPress:2400. These bits drill very nice smooth holes. If you're drilling plywood, beware the veneer on the other side. Drill even slower or drill in from the other side. Otherwise these are tear-out free.
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March 26, 2011
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I've only tried 5-6 of them....
I've only tried 5-6 of them. I used them for drilling out the centers of what would become turned boxes ~3x5. Take your time and drill slowly - they worked very well.
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March 11, 2011
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I used several sizes of bits...
I used several sizes of bits to drill out the inside of a Pepper Mill and they made very nice flat bottom holes for mountin the hardware.
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February 27, 2011
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I had been struggling to make...
I had been struggling to make flat bottom holes in wood to be used for attachment to a miter gauge for my table saw. I purchased a single forstner bit from my local hardware store but could not use it as my drill has a maximum bit opening of 1/4". The bit had a shank of 3/8". I purchased a bench drill press at the same time as this 22 piece forstner bit set on sale. When I got the set I still had the same problem but then my drill press arrived and first I just drilled a 3/8" hole with a standard drill bit on a piece of scrap 2x2, then I used an 1-1/16" forstner on another face and the two holes came through with no tearout at all. I love this set
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February 27, 2011
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Sharp, Good case. Good assortment of...
Sharp, Good case. Good assortment of sizes. Have used them in hand held battery powered drills smaller bits as well as a drill press and conventional drills.As with any drill bit, the speed RPM needs to match the size and material of the bit for best results and long life.I've used these to counter-sink Rocklers' round rare earth magnets in my tool cabinet see on Gallery page, as well as Shaker pegs.
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October 30, 2010
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