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Rockler High Carbon Steel Forstner Bits Review: NewWoodworker

22-Piece Forstner Bit Set

Item #: 36191
Perfect for doweling, mortising, pocket holes, hardware installation and more!
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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

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 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
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
Building custom clocks. Needed a good set with a variety of diameters.
Mark B on Oct 1, 2016
Good quality set of bits at a good sale price.
Donald H on Sep 23, 2016
need to update
Mark K on Aug 14, 2016
Great quality set with most of the sizes I will use
David L on Jul 26, 2016
needed the tools, but after reading the reviews I'm alit concerned with the quality
Edward S on Jul 7, 2016
Good price for the good quality you offer
PATRICK J on Jun 29, 2016
I ordered these to have a more complete set of forstner bits
Robert R on Jun 26, 2016
Needed a set and it was on sale for an awesome price!
Drew S on Jun 15, 2016
I have several wood turning and display projects where these will be just what I need. Great price! Great reviews!
Dennis S on Jun 12, 2016
My friend Bob who shop at Rockler quite often told me about these must have forstner bits. He has been showing alot of neata things to do with woodworking. He recommends these as a good starter set at a good price.
Mikkail A on Jun 12, 2016
Price & Quality
Robert C on Jun 8, 2016
price & free shipping
bruce b on Jun 8, 2016
Price
Cynthia J on Jun 5, 2016
Gift for my son
john p on Jun 3, 2016
For drilling exact holes
THOMAS H on May 24, 2016
More Bits Larger set
Max on May 16, 2016
It's a good set for the price
Vernon H on May 2, 2016
Great price when I bought it. I have always wanted a large set, and now I have one for all my drilling needs.
brent83221 on Feb 3, 2016
High Quality Bits and Great sale price.
Frank P on Jan 28, 2016
Good selection of sizes and good sale price
Davy H on Dec 22, 2015
HE SEEN THEM IN THE SALE FLYER, KNEW IT WOULD BE A GREAT THING TO BUY.
R A on Dec 18, 2015
Need & value
Alton W on Dec 17, 2015
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
Are these bits Made in the USA?
Stephen G on Oct 20, 2016
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BEST ANSWER: They are made in China.
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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I got these bits when there...
I got these bits when there was a 50% off sale, and since there was a good amount of in-between sizes, I picked it up. The bits are not very sharp and causes a bit of tearout. The sides are torn up as well, unlike my CMT bits which leave the sides completely smooth and the bottom with no tear out (drilled exactly the same way with a piece to back up the cut on the bottom).For the price, these are good because the number of sizes available, but don't expect precision/smooth cuts.
August 13, 2010
The price was right, but you...
The price was right, but you get what you pay for.Most of the cutting edges had noticable burrs and the tips of the rim teeth were rounded. However, about 3 hours with an auger bit file and honing stones made all the bits cut cleanly. These are technically not Forstner bits, but are brad-point multi-spur bits, so the very small sizes do not cut overlap holes very well.
May 15, 2009
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.
May 5, 2016
Purchased
 1 year ago
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.
December 9, 2012
For the price, it's a good...
For the price, it's a good deal for how many odd sizes you get. However, the quality of the drilled holes is not that great. There is a lot of tear out compared to my Forstner bits, which leave the sides and bottoms absolutely smooth. I need to do a lot of sanding to get the holes nice and smooth if they are not hidden.
March 1, 2011
I have only used one bit...
I have only used one bit in the set so far, and it worked as advertised. I drilled a flat bottom hole in a wooden ball to make a mallet for the xylophone kit. The sides were smooth, and the bottom flat. I held the ball in a vise, and the bit was in a drill press, so I can't comment on the self centering ability of the bit.The box is durable, but it is difficult to remove the bits from the box, since by design, the bits are sharp.
February 11, 2010
I'm sure as glad I didn't...
I'm sure as glad I didn't purchase these at regular price! I was disappointed to see China on these, but at the price I wasn't surprised, for my purposes they should be OK.
November 24, 2008
Bought this set when it was...
Bought this set when it was on sale. Have used a couple of the bits for some european hinge mounting in red oak. I have to say after boring just four holes I am not very pleased. All the bits have burrs on the outside teeth from the start. I hope they last for a while. Bored holes with a drill press at the specified RPM on the case. If I do a lot more hinge bores I will buy a dedicated carbide bit. I have always trusted Rockler's quality but now will do more comparison shopping.
December 26, 2010
I have been looking for a...
I have been looking for a set of these bits for a while. I previously had been getting them one-at-a-time as needed. When I received an email with a promotion for 22 bits [at sale price], I jumped on it. So far I have only used the 3/4" bit, but the bits appear to cut nicely through red oak very cleanly.
March 13, 2008
Performance was bad, to say the...
Performance was bad, to say the least,all the teeth on every bit were significantly blunted, and all had chips out of the steel. Why they bother with the protective plastic caps on the bits is beyond me. It looks like they were all put on tumble dry before packaging.
November 9, 2008

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