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7-Pc. Forstner Bit Set

Drill clean, flat bottom holes with this high-quality high carbon steel set.
Item #
69061
Rating:
86% of 100
(116)

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
(1) 7-Pc. Forstner Bit Set
More Information
Manufacturer Part Number 21001-31
Weight 1.3500
Discountable Yes
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Does exactly as advertised. Useful case.
February 23, 2020
Purchased
 4 weeks ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Worth every penny
Great quality set. I also love that it comes in its own case, so they aren’t floating around inside a drawer
February 22, 2020
Purchased
 1 month ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Forstner bits
Have not had a chance to use them yet, look just fine.
February 16, 2020
Purchased
 1 month ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
fantastic
great bits at a great price. I have a more expensive set, but these work better.
December 25, 2019
Purchased
 7 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Good value
Nice clean cuts and a good assortment of sizes
December 10, 2019
Purchased
 7 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Great bits
Love it. Rockler products are the Best!!!
November 6, 2019
Purchased
 4 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
bought these for a gift.
October 30, 2019
Purchased
 4 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
A handy little set to have.
I would recommend this product. A nice little set. They seem to be good quality.
October 15, 2019
Purchased
 5 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Great price. They work great!
September 30, 2019
Purchased
 5 months ago
Quick removal of material for mortising hinges.
I used the bits to mortise out pockets for Soss hinges. It worked great.
August 14, 2019
Purchased
 7 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
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Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
good price
ralph e on Jan 30, 2020
I needed a set and it was on sale for a good price!
Robert C on Jan 17, 2020
good price
ralph e on Jan 30, 2020
Good reviews for a great price on sale
Jacob L on Jan 24, 2020
I needed a set and it was on sale for a good price!
Robert C on Jan 17, 2020
On Sale and had to order other stuff anyway
David H on Jan 1, 2020
I need an extra set of the smaller bits.
Richard B. W on Nov 20, 2019
I have been looking at forstner bit sets for some time now. I was on a site and seen an ad for this set on sale. The price made me question the quality but it does have the Rockler name attached so I am not too worried.
John on Oct 23, 2019
heard they were a quality bit set. wanted a good set for eventually trying some mortise and tendon projects. curious to see if these are much better than my big box bits
tom t on Oct 21, 2019
Building my shop out
James S on Oct 15, 2019
Great Sale, Great Reviews
Dave R on Oct 14, 2019
Good reviews and have a project that requires a forstner bit.
Andrew W on Oct 13, 2019
I need this Forstner bit set. And it was on sale.
Robert W on Oct 11, 2019
A gift
ROGER M on Oct 7, 2019
Seemed like a good deal for the sale price and needed to have a set on hand so it was a win win.
Paul c on Oct 1, 2019
I need a new set of Forstner bits
Monna D on Sep 9, 2019
to use with the drill guide
Robert B on Aug 22, 2019
On sale and needed it
Gregory S on Jul 30, 2019
Needed a new set.
Jon P on Jul 29, 2019
Need new sharp ones
Richard R on Jul 29, 2019
Backup set
Jay F on Jul 28, 2019
This product is a great instrument for designs and allowing the user to experiment with wood structures in an ever changing market.
George C on Jul 18, 2019
Needed new good quality.
Carey Scott H on Jul 17, 2019
Needed this set
Jeffery T on Jul 16, 2019
Economic and I needed to drill a couple of holes in a piece of wood.
Gary T on Jul 16, 2019
Need new bits
Gerald J on Jul 16, 2019
Need additional bit sizes and sale price was excellent!
Chris T on Jul 16, 2019
A high quality shop item.
Kip K on Jul 13, 2019
Sale
Phil M on Jul 12, 2019
Need to drill holes in a cabinet to run electrical wires.
Christine K on Jul 11, 2019
sale item
William E on Jul 11, 2019
Expanding drill bit inventory.
Bruce L on Jul 10, 2019
quality
Steven G on Jul 1, 2019
Expanding my drill bit inventory and I don't own any yet.
Tim W on Jun 9, 2019
Needed an assortment of good quality Forstner bits to use for various Wood Working Projects that will hold up over time.
W I on May 18, 2019
Needed for shop tools
Ron H on Apr 29, 2019
FANTASTIC SET!! AT AN EVEN GREATER PRICE! Can’t wait for them to get here
Brady G on Mar 29, 2019
Price
Paul M on Mar 27, 2019
I do a of woodwork and I always get a lot of my supplies at Rockler they always have what I need.
Richard W on Mar 23, 2019
good price
jerry M on Mar 23, 2019
Might need it.
Steven C on Mar 22, 2019
Cleaner, more precise holes.
James M on Mar 22, 2019
Used these at work. Starting my own set.
Paul on Mar 21, 2019
For making furniture.
Tim O on Mar 20, 2019
Needed to start a forstner bit collection, great price and good reviews
Jonathan S on Mar 19, 2019
Great reviews and sale price
Scott S on Mar 18, 2019
Good reviews and good price
Tom W on Mar 18, 2019
My set has gotten dull with use.
Kenneth K on Mar 17, 2019
Need to update my set
Arden L on Mar 17, 2019
Great price for Rockler quality bits.
Mitch on Mar 17, 2019
Price Need to replace some of my over used ones
Alfred L on Mar 17, 2019
I'm a cabinet maker plus other thing. I need these tools to cut the cost .You never have enough tools in your stock.I got these to cut cost of my work. Plus the price was right.
Ralph L on Mar 17, 2019
Good reviews for a great price on sale
Jacob L on Jan 24, 2020
On Sale and had to order other stuff anyway
David H on Jan 1, 2020
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
Will this work with Dewalt 20V MAX* LITHIUM ION COMPACT DRILL ?
Harold F on Nov 4, 2017
BEST ANSWER: if the chuck is big enough for a 3/8" diameter than yes
Are the bits made of high speed steel or what?
Daniel B on Mar 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These bits are excellent quality made of high speed carbon steel. Come sharp and are easy to use. Use them at the appropriate rpm and they stay sharp for a long time.
Do they cut true to size?
Floyd M on Oct 27, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I’ve used 3 of the set and they seem true to size
could I use it in the JigIt drill guide?
CHAIM L on Jul 10, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Sorry, I have no experience with the Jigit drill guide. I use mine in the drill press and with power drills. I have been well satisfied with the product.
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.
What are drills made from?
Tom P on Mar 17, 2019
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Prop 65 WarningWARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.
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