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Rockler High Carbon Steel Forstner Bits Review: NewWoodworker

7-Pc. Forstner Bit Set

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Overview

Perfect for doweling, mortising, pocket holes, hardware installation and more! Set has 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1" bits with 3/8" round shanks. Use with a drill press or hand drill.


Details:
  • Presharpened bits are ready to use in any type of wood
  • Cut precision flat bottomed holes with exceptionally smooth side walls
  • No surface tear-out
  • Durable, protective molded plastic index box

What's included

(1) 7-Pc. Forstner Bit Set

Technical Details

  • Manufacturer Part Number: 21001-31
  • Weight (lbs): 1.3500

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Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
Great price!
Tim T on Apr 26, 2017
I need a set of Forstner bits
Eddy M on Apr 22, 2017
Great price!
Tim T on Apr 26, 2017
Great price for occasional use.
michael f on Apr 24, 2017
I need a set of Forstner bits
Eddy M on Apr 22, 2017
Nice bits, discounted price.
Robert W on Apr 21, 2017
needed a set
Mary L on Apr 14, 2017
Couldn't pass up this sale offer
Johnny R on Apr 13, 2017
Price
David K on Apr 13, 2017
Needed a starter set of forstner bits. The sale price was amazing!
Gregory T on Apr 10, 2017
Good price for the type of light duty use they are intended.
Jesse G on Apr 7, 2017
Good Value
Charles Q on Apr 5, 2017
Good review
Mel s on Apr 3, 2017
I needed them, what more can I say?
Reese H on Apr 1, 2017
A suggested good intro to Forstner bits, per Woodsmith Guild.
Eugene H on Feb 26, 2017
It was on sale and I didn't have any little forstner bits.
Schuyler W on Feb 9, 2017
I am working on a project that requires flat bottom holes for washers and nuts. Never owned Fostner bits so this is new to me
Craig P on Feb 9, 2017
I collect insects and spiders which are stored in alcohol vials -- the smooth bottoms created by Forstner bits save a great deal of time in making up the storage bases.
Scott C on Jan 20, 2017
Good value.
Francis M on Jan 6, 2017
GOOD VALUE
Joseph D on Jan 6, 2017
Need new one to replace well used odd pieces.
Lessie T on Jan 5, 2017
Price
Jerry on Jan 4, 2017
Good price
Mike M on Jan 4, 2017
Good Price
DOUG R on Jan 4, 2017
I have no forester bits.
William N on Dec 30, 2016
The product was on a good sale, and I only have a 1" Milwaukee forstner bit. need some more.
Benjamin D on Dec 29, 2016
replacement set
John S on Dec 28, 2016
Missing old Forster bits and this should be a good starter set
James C on Dec 28, 2016
to drill holes in game board
jerry d s on Dec 28, 2016
Great price!
Beverly L on Dec 28, 2016
Sales
Richard L on Dec 28, 2016
Need them to finish my guitar - liked the price
Ron H on Dec 27, 2016
Good price.
Kerry S on Dec 26, 2016
Good value
Ronald F on Dec 26, 2016
Good price (after-Christmas sale, $19.99)
Jeremy I on Dec 26, 2016
Great deal on a hole bit that can meet woodworking needs I presently have.
Jim D on Dec 26, 2016
To use in woodworking projects
Henry A on Dec 20, 2016
XMAS REQUEST
ROBERT R on Dec 14, 2016
On son's Christmas List
Jill B on Dec 7, 2016
Great price
jeremy i on Nov 25, 2016
I needed the fractional set, and talked my wife into me needing the regular 1/8 set as well. Win-Win
Calvin H on Nov 22, 2016
Made in U.S.A and that is all I needed in bit size for now.
EDWARD L on Nov 12, 2016
Value
Timothy S on Nov 4, 2016
Needed a good set of Forstner bits, and the sale price was nice.
Alexander M on Oct 29, 2016
mine are wore out
D A on Oct 26, 2016
All around good bit sizes for the price. Not having a large wood shop it'll cover what I need.
Thomas M on Oct 23, 2016
Work bench installation.
Carl P on Jun 16, 2016
Need to drill clean , holes in plywood
Richard B on Apr 26, 2016
Always needed a few of these but kept getting by with something else. That usually turned out to take more time.
Darren P on Mar 14, 2016
good starter set
Brian on Mar 6, 2016
shop tools
Ron K on Mar 2, 2016
need to cut holes not drill them. makes a perfect cut
Terrell W on Jan 21, 2016
Great price for occasional use.
michael f on Apr 24, 2017
Nice bits, discounted price.
Robert W on Apr 21, 2017
where are the bits made?
J E on Sep 29, 2016
come in metric?
A shopper on Apr 19, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Yes, Rockler sells individual metric Forstner bits in 15, 20, 25, 26 and 40mm sizes ranging from $13.99 to $17.99. They also sell individual, long shank Forstner bits in 26, 35 and 40mm sizes from $36.99 to $50.99. Both style bits have a 3/8" diameter shank. In addition, Rockler sells a 30mm carbide Forstner bit for $21.99, a 35 mm titanium Forstner bit for $18.99 and a 35mm carbide Forstner bit for $24.99. See the attachments below for more information. The carbide and titanium metric forester bits can be found by doing a search on Rockler's website.
Individual Metric Forstner Bits - 3/8
Individual Metric Forstner Bits - 3/8" Shank
Long Shank Carbide Forstner Bits-Metric Sizes
Long Shank Carbide Forstner Bits-Metric Sizes
Where are they made?
Kevin on Apr 22, 2017
BEST ANSWER: China
What sizes are the bits?
A shopper on Apr 7, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Set has 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1" bits with 3/8" round shanks.

Reviews

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4.3 / 5.0
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For the money these bits are...
For the money these bits are a good deal, especially on sale. They don't measure up to carbide bits but for the occasional user they should be fine. They don't come razor sharp so having the ability to file them sharper would be a plus. I've used them on poplar, birch, and oak without issues...good clean holes with clean sides and bottoms. They come packaged in a durable plastic case for dust free storage. The one confusing part is each bit is stamped with it's max RPM rating. The bits are stamped from 620 RPM to 870 RPM depending on the bit size...which makes sense for Forstner bits. However, the inside lid of the custom storage box has a label stating various RPM's recommended for different bit sizes...the problem is the label offers RPM's up to 2000! Why would  package bits clearly meant for low RPM's have a label suggesting 2000 RPM's? The novice woodworker would burn up their bits in a hurry using high RPM's. Forstner bits are best used at the lowest RPM possible to achieve good results. That's my only issue with this set.
December 19, 2011
Couple of points first - I...
Couple of points first - I am not a terribly experienced woodworker and Forstner bits are definitely new to me. I do have a Freud 1-3/4" Forstner bit as a 'standard of comparison. I purchased this set on sale because I wanted to have an assortment of smaller bits for use as needed. These seem to be decent bits but I only gave them 3 stars since I had to leave room in the rating for really good bits. When I got the set, I took each one out, looked it over carefully and then bored a series of test holes using a 3/8" variable speed drill in pine and fir plywood and compared the results with the Freud. My general observations: they are nice and shiny but the cutting edges are not totally sharp visually they have flat spots and have a bit of a burr. They seemed to cut ok and the chips cleared out ok but I had to press pretty hard after 4 or 5 partial holes the bits felt very hot to painful level. The bits ran true with no wobble that I could see. Overlapped holes looked good. From my observations, this is a pretty good inexpensive set. You should certainly watch the bit temperature and you should definitely buy a sharpening kit as you are going to want to sharpen them.
August 25, 2011
Works very good
May 1, 2015
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
It's excellent for what it is...
It's excellent for what it is and what it costs for the set. In the world of all Forstners they would be a 3.5 to 4. I should have bought just a couple of carbides, but these are excellent for occasional-only needs. So far, just used them on poplar. I have some fine and ultra fine 1/2" ceramic polishing stones, so I think they'll work better when dressed to a high polish.
July 6, 2008
A great price for a starter...
A great price for a starter set of Forstner bits. Nice clean sided cutting with zero tearout and fairly cool after boring 2" redwood. Keep the drill speed low.
October 12, 2007
I've always bought just what I...
I've always bought just what I needed, but I saw a chance to get a set, so I bought this 7 pc set. Although I didn't know what to expect,  I have to say I'm slightly disappointed. I've only used the 3/8" bit, I found it not very sharp. From the very first hole, I felt, I needed to apply way too much force. The holes come out nice and smooth, with no rough edges, but these won't last long before they need sharpening. I don't know if they can eve be re sharpened. I think I'll return them on my next visit , and maybe just buy the 3/8" & 1/2".
December 23, 2011
All presented issues
Used most of the bits and all presented issues. They dull fast and become difficult to use afterward as they get super hot.
February 16, 2014
great product
should have bought this produce sooner
April 21, 2015
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
Bought this set because of the...
Bought this set because of the sale price. I have several sets of Forstner Bits, and have not found a good cheap way to sharpen them....so it is often toss 'em and grab a new one.
November 24, 2008
Common sizes, good price
I picked these up on sale for 20 bucks. They are outstanding and cut through hard maple with ease
April 24, 2017
Purchased
 4 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate

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