The recent issue by the U.S. Mint of quarters honoring all fifty states has rekindled an interest in coin collecting.
The recent issue by the U.S. Mint of quarters honoring all fifty states has rekindled an interest in coin collecting.
The carbide-tipped bit has a 3/8'' diameter x 4'' long shank and makes a perfect quarter-size (0.995'' diameter) hole. Simply secure quarters with sticky tack.
To create without a drill press, opt for our ''Quarter Bit Kit,'' which includes the bit, plus our exclusive JIG IT® drill guide and stop collar.
1) Submitted by
Dave Huseman, from Pekin, IL
on 6/11/2007
Customer Rating:
This bit performed flawlessly with no tear out in hard maple. The bit was just as smooth on the first cut as it was on the 100th. I would highly recommend this bit.
2) Submitted by
Dustin, from Chesterfield, VA
on 2/25/2008
Customer Rating:
I liked this bit and it worked well for inlaying quarters. I also bought the penny bit. Both will not be a tight fit. And as mentioned in a review for the penny bit, they're not intended to be. The coins will have to be secured in place with either glue or some other adhesive. I also used the JIG IT® Drill Guide
since I don't have a drill press and that worked well but make sure you are flat. If your piece is narrower than the JIG IT base, you'll need to use another piece as a support.
I am not using this bit for state quarter collections but to inlay a coin showing the year the project was built and to also reference the year my son was born. DO NOT USE A QUARTER FOR THIS!!! I quickly realized that the current state quarters do now display the year on the "head" side of the coin as the older quarters do. The year is displayed on the tails side. This wouldn't be a problem if you are collecting the state quarters and are going to show that side. So I may have to buy a half dollar or silver dollar bit instead.
Also, just a warning, there is a rubber/oil coating on the bit to protect it during shipping. I didn't pick up on this when using the penny bit at first. Make sure you take it off before using it or you will get a small surprise. Didn't hurt anything but could ruin a project if you don't pick up on it right away.
3) Submitted by
Larry Miceli, from Tabernacle, NJ
on 11/23/2008
Customer Rating:
The bit worked very well, but I couldn't use the stop since I didnt receive a allen wrench to tighten the collar. It must be an odd size because I couldnt find one in my collection that would fit. So I chucked the bit into my drill press to do the job. If I could get the allen wrench it would be appreciated.
Editor's note: The stop collar uses a standard 7/64" allen key such as our #86159.
4) Submitted by
Fred Wilson, from Duluth, GA
on 8/31/2007
Customer Rating:
I have made well over 10,000 Quarter holes with this bit into several types of wood. With the proper bit speed, I have had no tear-out (either on sides or bottom), no burning, and no wobbling. The bit seems just as sharp now as when I bought it 3 years ago. Great product and great value.
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