Comments on: Dealmonger: Freud FB-104 Assorted Forstner Bits $16 http://toolmonger.com/2008/04/09/dealmonger-freud-fb-104-assorted-forstner-bits-16/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:06:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Teacher http://toolmonger.com/2008/04/09/dealmonger-freud-fb-104-assorted-forstner-bits-16/#comment-278684 Teacher Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:58:20 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/04/09/dealmonger-freud-fb-104-assorted-forstner-bits-16/#comment-278684 I also use Forstner bits in hand drills, cordless and corded. Corded is easier but either will work. You just have to be patient same as with a hole saw. So I guess add me to the list of people that shouldn't be using power tools. I also use Forstner bits in hand drills, cordless and corded. Corded is easier but either will work. You just have to be patient same as with a hole saw. So I guess add me to the list of people that shouldn’t be using power tools.

]]> By: ToolFreak http://toolmonger.com/2008/04/09/dealmonger-freud-fb-104-assorted-forstner-bits-16/#comment-276258 ToolFreak Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:32:11 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/04/09/dealmonger-freud-fb-104-assorted-forstner-bits-16/#comment-276258 I don't know what kind of hand drill you're using, but I've used Forstner bits in them just fine...even in plywood. Taking your time and letting the bit cut in rather than just shoving it and burning up the wood (and the motor in the drill) lets these work pretty well. They may not be purpose-made for it, but when a spade bit won't do, they're great. Of course, I use gloves and safety goggles as well. I don’t know what kind of hand drill you’re using, but I’ve used Forstner bits in them just fine…even in plywood. Taking your time and letting the bit cut in rather than just shoving it and burning up the wood (and the motor in the drill) lets these work pretty well. They may not be purpose-made for it, but when a spade bit won’t do, they’re great. Of course, I use gloves and safety goggles as well.

]]> By: Fred http://toolmonger.com/2008/04/09/dealmonger-freud-fb-104-assorted-forstner-bits-16/#comment-276237 Fred Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:51:25 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/04/09/dealmonger-freud-fb-104-assorted-forstner-bits-16/#comment-276237 Admittedly these work best in a drill press - especially at large diameter. But, we've cut hundreds of counterbores with Forstner bits using cordless drills. Over the years many customers ask that we undermount radios and other appliances below cabinetry. We mark and drill counterbores then bolt clearance holes. We mount the appliances - and if we can we add thin plugs to cover-up the mounting bolts. We take pains on our jobs to provide high quality - and we never had any call backs on this - and never had a mis-bored hole. Admittedly these work best in a drill press - especially at large diameter.

But, we’ve cut hundreds of counterbores with Forstner bits using cordless drills. Over the years many customers ask that we undermount radios and other appliances below cabinetry. We mark and drill counterbores then bolt clearance holes. We mount the appliances - and if we can we add thin plugs to cover-up the mounting bolts. We take pains on our jobs to provide high quality - and we never had any call backs on this - and never had a mis-bored hole.

]]> By: MacTavish http://toolmonger.com/2008/04/09/dealmonger-freud-fb-104-assorted-forstner-bits-16/#comment-276194 MacTavish Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:51:52 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/04/09/dealmonger-freud-fb-104-assorted-forstner-bits-16/#comment-276194 If you're trying to use Forstner bits in a hand drill, you probably shouldn't be using power tools without supervision. If you’re trying to use Forstner bits in a hand drill, you probably shouldn’t be using power tools without supervision.

]]> By: DP http://toolmonger.com/2008/04/09/dealmonger-freud-fb-104-assorted-forstner-bits-16/#comment-276152 DP Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:03:21 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/04/09/dealmonger-freud-fb-104-assorted-forstner-bits-16/#comment-276152 Hmmm Made same mistake myself - wasn't sure if I'd just bought too cheap blunt forster bits or if they just didn;t work well in hand drills - you've kind of confirmed the later - self feeding augers or spade bits for me for those jobs. Hmmm
Made same mistake myself - wasn’t sure if I’d just bought too cheap blunt forster bits or if they just didn;t work well in hand drills - you’ve kind of confirmed the later - self feeding augers or spade bits for me for those jobs.

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