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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): 1.3000

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Why did you choose this?
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Work bench installation.
Carl P on Jun 16, 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
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
needed a new set of forstner bits
Bill Hufham on Jan 11, 2016
I thought the bits would work with the Rockler JIG IT but the shafts are too short. That said i was still able to use the bits and they worked well.
Alan D on Dec 27, 2015
Good price on sale for an entry level set of forstner bits.
Henry H on Dec 11, 2015
Tools for Dress-Up Cabinet for my grandaughter
DAVID C on Nov 22, 2015
project working on
Richard A on Nov 9, 2015
A good assortment and value vs. purchasing individually
Tim W on Oct 30, 2015
need a set as well a very good deal
Shawn T on Oct 23, 2015
number of bits, price, case
Jon C on Oct 22, 2015
Good starter set
Russell G on Oct 14, 2015
Great price Great quality and I need them...lol
David W. K on Oct 13, 2015
quality
fred g on Oct 11, 2015
great price
Darla M on Oct 4, 2015
To go with the 6 piece set.
Michael S on Oct 3, 2015
Price on sale
James C on Oct 2, 2015
I am refinishing an old rocker. I need to drill out the holes for new dowling. (sp)
Floydster on Aug 31, 2015
they were needed
Jennifer E on Aug 3, 2015
Good buy on a needed set
Thomas A on Jul 23, 2015
I needed an inexpensive bit set for when I am repurposing wood projects. So far they have worked great.
Sawdust on Jul 15, 2015
Lost my original
Dennis T on Jul 8, 2015
I wanted this set
David P on Jun 29, 2015
Needed forstner bits for my new drill press and they were a great deal.
trey n on Jun 27, 2015
on sale
Brandon F on Jun 18, 2015
need
Jerry C on Jun 14, 2015
price
melvin h on May 29, 2015
Needed a good drill set to make clean hol;e cuts
Don L on May 29, 2015
Good price on set of Forstner bits, which are essential for building furniture and other woodworking projects.
Michael A on May 27, 2015
I had a project requiring holes from forester bits
Merv Y on May 17, 2015
Good price on these bits.
Thomas J on May 15, 2015
amazing price. Normally pay this for just one bit. Was wary but other buyers are happy with them
Max on May 13, 2015
good price
carl b on May 9, 2015
used a friend's set and liked them
Jeff T on May 9, 2015
Always wanted a good set of Forstner bits!!
Ralph T on May 7, 2015
good price
Mike S on May 4, 2015
I need to drill big holes.
Ken S on May 1, 2015
Excellent price and occasional need for a Forstner bit
Jefferson T on May 1, 2015
Nice clean cuts.
Mark L on Apr 30, 2015
Price
Patrick R on Apr 30, 2015
I'm a Nantucket Basket Maker and I'm interested in adding 1/4 " dowel cross sections to the rims of my baskets. A friend recommended these drill bits for a clean, controlled (with the aid of a drill press) drill into the rim.
Mary Sue J on Apr 28, 2015
great price
jimmy w on Apr 24, 2015
Great price & my son is just starting up his wood shop. Therefore this makes a great Christmas present.
Dana D on Apr 19, 2015
Great price, fine quality. Very impressed when these Forstner bits arrived.
Mark C on Apr 17, 2015
cost/past buyer
roger m on Apr 13, 2015
I have been needing some and Rockler's price was best.
Richard P on Apr 9, 2015
I have had larger Forstner bits for years and liked the clean smooth holes they make and with these smaller sizes on sale; it's a no brainer.
Donald P on Apr 8, 2015
Need to drill clean , holes in plywood
Richard B on Apr 26, 2016
good starter set
Brian on Mar 6, 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
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.

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4.3 / 5.0
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great product
should have bought this produce sooner
April 21, 2015
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
Works very good
May 1, 2015
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
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
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
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
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
Loves these. Very sharp, clean holes.
March 21, 2016
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Great Bits and Great Value
Just completed a project using these bits. It was my first experience with Forstner bits, and could not have gone better. Very sharp, and very high quality. Price was excellent for a pretty complete set of bits.
September 17, 2016
Purchased
 1 month ago

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