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16-Pc. Forstner Bit Set

Perfect for doweling, mortising, pocket holes, hardware installation and more!
Item #
69069
Rating:
86% of 100
(110)

Pre-sharpened bits are ready to use in any type of wood. Cut precision flat bottomed holes with exceptionally smooth side walls preventing surface tear-out. Set includes 16 forstner bits in common, standard sizes plus a storage case.


Features:
  • Use with a drill press or hand drill
  • Set comes in durable molded plastic index box
  • All bits have 3" long shafts with 3/8" diameter shanks and are forged from high carbon steel
  • Pre-sharpened bits are ready to use in any type of wood
  • Perfect for doweling mortising or pocket hole hardware installation
(1) 1/4'' Forstner Bit
(1) 3/8'' Forstner Bit
(1) 1/2'' Forstner Bit
(1) 5/8'' Forstner Bit
(1) 3/4'' Forstner Bit
(1) 7/8'' 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) Molded Plastic Index Case
More Information
Manufacturer Part Number 21002-31
Weight 4.6500
Tech Spec
  • Shanks: 3/8'' Round
Bit Material High Carbon Steel
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Right mix of sizes for the intermediate shop
A good selection at a good price for the intermediate woodworker. Have already used 3 of the sizes with great results. I don't know what the life expectancy is under heavy use but for my purposes I think this set will last me a long while.
March 24, 2020
Purchased
 6 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
We didn’t use it yet but it looks great so I’m sure it will be a wonderful product thank you
March 10, 2020
Purchased
 1 month ago
Excellent quality at a reasonable price
During the past sixty + decades I have purchased three sets of Forstner bits. The first two are of reasonably good quality and have served me well over many years. As with anything, age, wear, and carelessness have relegated the first two sets to the bottom drawer. When I saw an opportunity to purchase a new set at a very fair price from Rockler, I jumped at the chance. I have not been sorry. These bits are of high quality, are well machined and very sharp, and have almost no detectable run-out. They cut cleanly and effortlessly with no burring on the edge of the holes nor in them. They are worth every penny I paid for them and much more. I would buy them again in a split second!
March 1, 2020
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Forstner Bit Set
Good seletion of high quality bits. Very pleased with a couple of projects I have been using them for.
February 25, 2020
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Perfect
Nicely done, precision tools.
February 20, 2020
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Forstner Bit set
Excellent. They work as advertised, and the case is very rugged.
February 19, 2020
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
16 piece forstner set is excellent!
This Forstner bit set is far superior to the "off the truck" set I've been using for years. The bits actually cut instead of burning their way through the project, and they drill straight clean holes that are not a half size too big because the bit wobbles so much. An excellent investment, at a good price too!
February 14, 2020
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
forstner bit set
love these
February 10, 2020
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
High Quality
Purchased for my wood crafting business and am 100% satisfied. High quality and great value.
February 8, 2020
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
my opinion
I picked these up around the holidays for a project and for the price (they were on sale ) I was very pleased they cut great on soft and hardwoods and give a good result support the back of your work with a scrap piece to avoid tear out
February 2, 2020
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
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Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
been wanting to purchase for a long time when I saw this set I liked the price.
Gerardo V on Mar 29, 2020
Just started turning and need these for projects
Norman H on Mar 23, 2020
been wanting to purchase for a long time when I saw this set I liked the price.
Gerardo V on Mar 29, 2020
Needed sizes 1 inch and over.
mark p on Mar 27, 2020
Just started turning and need these for projects
Norman H on Mar 23, 2020
Range of sizes!
Paul on Mar 19, 2020
I have not had these bits and have been putty it off , and making due. I need them; so well today is that day.
Michael K on Mar 18, 2020
Looks like the set will have many of the sizes I will be using
Carmen A on Mar 18, 2020
Needed a size I didn’t have so I ordered a set
Dave P on Mar 17, 2020
good price for quality
Douglas S on Mar 17, 2020
do large assortment of sizes.
Curtis H on Mar 14, 2020
on sale
kenneth e on Mar 12, 2020
Great value
Chuck F on Mar 11, 2020
My workshop burned down and I am trying to restock on most needed items.
Bruce G on Mar 9, 2020
Price and hopefully the quality
Kenneth L. A on Mar 8, 2020
It seems practical to have and I saw in the catalog sent to me
Deborah B on Mar 4, 2020
many sizes
Tom C on Jan 22, 2020
Price and hoping for good quality :)
Brandon C on Jan 22, 2020
Needed forstner bits and they were on sale!
Tony on Jan 20, 2020
Assortment of sizes
IVAR E on Jan 19, 2020
Replacing a very old set that got rusty and dull.
Jim C on Jan 13, 2020
Need them
Gregory A on Jan 13, 2020
Count on these being as good as the other tools I've got from you!
Sue R on Jan 11, 2020
on sale
Clinton P on Jan 11, 2020
Looking for a really good set for my shop
Michael S on Jan 10, 2020
something i needed
S C on Jan 10, 2020
Price and selection of bit sizes
Monte M on Jan 8, 2020
Good deal
Paul W on Jan 3, 2020
I've heard of the rockler quality and I needed a new bit set. The sale price on these brought them down to a reasonable price range.
Tyler C on Jan 1, 2020
A gift for a carpenter elf.
Daniel A on Dec 15, 2019
Quality
Michael J on Dec 11, 2019
Price
Dennis O on Dec 9, 2019
Sale price, 16 piece set versus 14 piece, rockler name
Luke C on Dec 4, 2019
I trust in the Rockler name.
Scott F on Dec 2, 2019
Good price. Great to use with drill press.
Dan U on Nov 30, 2019
Based on comments, etc. seems to be a decent starter set. Will be a gift, so will be some time before I get any feedback on quality, etc.
Yan J on Nov 29, 2019
On sale
David T on Nov 29, 2019
I have a porter cable 14 piece set that I love I wanted to see how these compair.
Joe H on Sep 26, 2019
On sale.
Geoffrey S on Sep 2, 2019
Good value, good bits!
Bobby S on Aug 30, 2019
Will need them in the future. Ideal for my type of wood working.
Milo W on Apr 25, 2019
Needed a good set of Forster bits
Daniel B on Apr 25, 2019
Will need in future
Seth R on Apr 12, 2019
Good sizes and value
Ken M on Apr 12, 2019
Need some Forstner Bits and these were priced right and in the right sizes.
Mike H on Apr 12, 2019
Got the sizes I need.
Jack P on Mar 28, 2019
Need for an upcoming project.
Grant S on Jan 31, 2019
Good history with Rockler products. Good price.
Roger D on Jan 28, 2019
May work with wood working projects
David S on Jan 24, 2019
needed some decent bits and the price was right
Steve on Jan 23, 2019
Great reviews
Robert H on Jan 23, 2019
Lost in flood.
David M on Jan 22, 2019
Needed sizes 1 inch and over.
mark p on Mar 27, 2020
Range of sizes!
Paul on Mar 19, 2020
Are these bits Made in the USA?
Stephen G on Oct 20, 2016
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BEST ANSWER: They are made in China.
is this the same manufacturer as the 22 bit set ?
A shopper on Jun 21, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Both sets are insty bits
What is the max speed RPM for these bits?
Butch on Jan 28, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Depends on Hard/Soft wood and Size. See lable inside lid of 2nd photo for details
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