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Matt
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2025
I got this to bore holes into logs to make Swiss candles and things like that. I have smaller spade bits but they are a pain to use and don't do a great job at cutting larger holes. I got a bigger one (2-3/4") and it really bites into the wood. Two things: ensure that whatever you are cutting into is secured (ie clamped or braced) well because this thing grabs hard. Second, make sure your drill has what it takes, I have a big corded electric drill that has a side handle to keep my arm from twisting off so make sure you brace it or use it in a press. I found going slower and bracing the wood and using my second handle was enough for me but it's a workout. The end result is very nice.
N.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
This forstner bit is the most impressive of the variety I've tried. Provided pictures are what the bit will do on a drill press and with black cherry burl. Almost no effort necessary to create a very clean hole. The pilot center doesn't create a huge divot or much extra damage at the bottom of the hole. Multiple holes in black cherry and curly maple offered the same resistance, meaning it's cutting well and staying sharp. My only problem with this bit is that it's so nice that I now want many more sizes.
DFL
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
This Mollom 2 1/2" (64 mm) bit is an awfully good bit for the price. It's a triple flute carbide tipped forstner bit, and it's nicely priced. They didn't spare the steel; this is a heavy pattern bit that has a hex shank for firm grip in the drill chuck. I've reviewed several forstner bits as an Amazon Vine member, and this stands out as the best so far. For the price it is an excellent value.
M. Berk
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
I got this Forstner bit because I need to drill a 25mm deep hole for a treehouse attachment bolt in a live tree. I tested the bit on a dry pine 2 by 4 using my Milwaukee M12 brushless drill. The Chuck is just large enough to hold the bit, but it definitely lacks the power to go much deeper than what you see in the test pictures. The bit is probably best used in a powerful drill press, and I imagine if you press it down slowly, you should get a clean hole. It is difficult to get a clean hole by hand because there is no pilot drill do help keep the bit level. I think the bit seems to be good quality for the price. I would have likes it to be slightly sharper and less aggressive so it could be slightly easier to use in a hand drill, but my use case isn't exactly typical. I took of one star because it was having trouble making a clean hole and I wish the center tip was slightly longer. Overall, I still think it is a good value, especially if it is used with the proper tool. If you are going to use it with a hand drill, an 18 - 20V drill is necessary and a more powerful chorded drill would be even better.
Keith A
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
This review is for the 3 5/8 inch carbide tipped fostner bit. It is sharp and cuts a clean hole in oak and didn't seem to get hot. It was ready to use vs. many steel forstner bits I have gotten needed honing. I like that it will stay sharp a long time. I didn't like that it made a lot of dust and few chips. Most forstner bits I own make more chips than dust which makes for a cleaner shop. The excess dust may be because I had to feed it very slowly because it would bog down my drill press if I put much pressure on it. My drill press is 3/4 HP and I was running it at 250 rpm.
D. Alexander
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
I have been a hobby woodworker for about 35 years. I build furniture and stuff for friends and family. I don't do anything for $. I ordered this bit because my collection of Forstner bits stops at 1 3/4". I chucked it into my drill press and cut a shallow hole in a piece of scrap plywood. The bit cuts cleanly and the hole is flat bottomed. I measured the hole diameter at 2.007".The bit came packaged in a cylindrical plastic container with screw top as shown in photos. As received it was out of the container but was not damaged. This will be a good addition to my collection of Forstner bits.
Patrick
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
This 1 inch or 25.5 mm three fluted carbide Forstner bit has precision ground edges that make a very smooth bottom. I found the cutting speed to be as fast or faster than conventional Forstner bits. The carbide handles hardwoods and soft woods with ease. The size is precise, and the welding quality on the carbide is very good. I found the size of the hole to be precise. My 1 inch hole measured 1.006 inches. I also found this bit to be easy to use with a handheld drill where a conventional bit does not work so well without a drill press. I do wish that they included a recommended RPM speed or optimal bit usage in drill presses, but the carbide is more forgiving than a conventional bit. The sharpness and longevity expected from this carbide bit makes the extra cost an exceptional value as you will not need to sharpen it for a very long time.
CR
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
I have used forstner bits for cutting lots of holes and have learned that the better the tooling is, the happier I am. I picked out this particular bit because it matches the recess that I usually need to cut into cabinet doors. This is undoubtedly the most used forstner bit that I own. Carbide tooling is very useful when used correctly. For example, it is usually the wrong choice for any hand tool since maintaining adequate feed pressure is difficult or impossible. Even in smaller machine tools that can be the case. However, for cutting into wood using a drill press at the correct speed, it can be an excellent choice.The bit that I received is one of the better examples of tooling that I have recently gotten from China. It arrived cleanly brazed, correctly ground, and wicked sharp. I have no doubt that I will use it for many years to come.Bottom line: For bits that see a lot of use, spending a few dollars more for a quality, carbide-tipped bit can make a lot of sense. The expected increase in longevity and cutting efficiency should easily make this a good investment for anyone that needs the capability. This particular example is impressive and a great example of the sweet-spot for this type of tool!
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