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1" (Dia.) Forstner Bit
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Freud's Carbide Forstner Bits drill clean holes in wood and most wood products. The micrograin carbide tips stay sharp many times longer than standard high speed steel and the sharp center spur accurately locates the center of your hole. Use for drilling flat bottom holes, pocket holes or overlapping holes.
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
I tried this because reviews said this bit would last longer. It may. My problem was that it did not cut a smooth cut in 3/4" birch plywood. The Freud PB-005 makes cleaner cuts.
Tom
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
You can't beat Freud for quality, razor sharp, quality steel, and while more expensive than cheap Chinese bits it will last much longer.
R. P. Blodgett
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
I was going through several hole saws making candle holder gifts. So I bought a quality bit!!
Robin Miller
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
This product works great for my needs.
Jon L
Reviewed in Singapore on April 5, 2024
It is a little expensive but its worth it after drilling so many holes with it for my bench dogs.
Jewell
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023
I have no complaints about this bit,very sharp
Matthew D. Bowers
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022
These carbide tipped forstner bits are great. I bought my original set in the early 2000’s. This isn’t a replacement, it is a size that wasn’t included! In my part time shop these last forever, stay sharp, and cur tear out free holes over and over. I have used more expensive forstner bits, but none have outperformed these!
Talena Spruce
Reviewed in Australia on December 2, 2021
Excellent tool
Luna's Opinion
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2021
I needed to drill several hundred holes in 3/4 inch plywood in preparation for installation of t-nuts. I created a guide so the bit would be perpendicular to the plywood while drilling. I was able to backup most of the holes with a spare piece of wood and had very little tear out. Even holes drilled without a backup could be drilled with little tear out if I went slow.I figured the bit would become dull, but that didn't happen. Great product.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2017
As expected, work fine
Al Plantinga
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2017
Nothing but the best!!
Dr. L
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2012
I bought this bit because my hole saw was too shallow to go through the desk I wanted to drill a two inch hole in. I decided to splurge fro the 3 times more expensive carbide tip bit instead of the steel bit. I'm glad I did!This may be my new favorite tool, and definitely my favorite drill bit. It cut through the wood so much faster than my hole saw.One Pearl: I highly recommend a hammer drill. I used my drill with hammering turned off and it cut well. When I turned on the hammering it was a whole different experience. I'd estimate that it cut 8-10 times faster with the hammering.In summary, this is one incredible drill bit.I can't comment on how long it will stay sharp but carbide bits can easily be sharpened by a professional. Also, if it's any indicator, this bit produced a surprisingly low amount of heat when in use. My hole saw used to get so hot it smoked, not this one.
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