I need to drill a 1-1/4" hole for some dowel to make a vertical lumber
rack and was going down the block to HD to pick up this "High Carbon"
set:
Porter-Cable, 16pc. ($45 + tax)
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?prod_id=100390830
I've compared them with these:
Rocker, 16pc. ($60 + free shipping)
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=16954
Woodcraft, 16pc. ($40 + tax)
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=774
(Lee Valley doesn't sell a set with the 1-1/4")
Anyone here have experience with the P-C? I'd like to do better than a
cheap HF set, but would rather not spend $22 on a single high end bit
either.
--
Steve Hall [ digitect dancingpaper com ]
I purchased the PC set from HD last year. They work fine, at least
for my occasional use.
On Feb 24, 3:34 pm, Steve Hall <[email protected]>
wrote:
> I need to drill a 1-1/4" hole for some dowel to make a vertical lumber
> rack and was going down the block to HD to pick up this "High Carbon"
> set:
>
> Porter-Cable, 16pc. ($45 + tax)
> http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?prod_i...
>
> I've compared them with these:
>
> Rocker, 16pc. ($60 + free shipping)
> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=16954
>
> Woodcraft, 16pc. ($40 + tax)
> http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=774
>
> (Lee Valley doesn't sell a set with the 1-1/4")
>
> Anyone here have experience with the P-C? I'd like to do better than a
> cheap HF set, but would rather not spend $22 on a single high end bit
> either.
>
> --
> Steve Hall [ digitect dancingpaper com ]
I have the PC set you mention, however my price was 39.00 at
Amazon.com.
My work is mostly in oak and I've seen no difference in the cut
quality of the larger bits in the 2 years (and 100s of holes) that
I've been using them.
Gene
On Feb 25, 5:53 am, "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Andy Dingley" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
>
> > On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:34:43 GMT, Steve Hall
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >>I need to drill a 1-1/4" hole
>
> > Then buy a 1 1/2" drill. If you're actually planning to use it, then
> > get one that works.
>
> > These sets are of laughably bad quality. You _might_ get one to work if
> > you spend some time with a diamond hone first. Otherwise many of them
> > are good as firelighters, but not as drills. "High carbon steel" as a
> > selling point ?!
>
> Yes, but the sets come in a nice case. The one I bought was usable, but
> I've replaced the commonly used sizes with quality bits. The less used
> sizes do work for one or two holes and are there when the situation arises.
> And I have a nice little wood box to keep them in.
Type of steel does matter. Carbon steel will lose its temper if overheated.
Only way to fix it is to anneal, then reharden and temper. HSS doesn't have
that problem.
"Gerald Ross" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> All other things being equal I would opt for some with
> hexagonal shafts, especially for larger bits. They can be
> sharpened, so unless you use them a lot type of steel
> doesn't seem to matter a lot.
Have a look at this
http://www.grizzly.com/products/H7694
Not a bad deal but if you aren't going to use them much then it is pricey.
Allen
"Steve Hall" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I need to drill a 1-1/4" hole for some dowel to make a vertical lumber
> rack and was going down the block to HD to pick up this "High Carbon"
> set:
>
> Porter-Cable, 16pc. ($45 + tax)
>
> http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?prod_id=100390830
>
> I've compared them with these:
>
> Rocker, 16pc. ($60 + free shipping)
> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=16954
>
> Woodcraft, 16pc. ($40 + tax)
> http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=774
>
> (Lee Valley doesn't sell a set with the 1-1/4")
>
>
> Anyone here have experience with the P-C? I'd like to do better than a
> cheap HF set, but would rather not spend $22 on a single high end bit
> either.
>
>
> --
> Steve Hall [ digitect dancingpaper com ]
On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:55:00 -0500, Leuf wrote:
> On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:34:43 GMT, Steve Hall wrote:
> >
> > I need to drill a 1-1/4" hole for some dowel to make a vertical
> > lumber rack
>
> If it's just for a lumber rack why do you need a forstner? A spade
> bit will do it, or a hole saw.
Good point. Truth is, I'm getting ready to start several projects that
will require Forstners, this project just gives me the excuse to get
them now.
--
Steve Hall [ digitect dancingpaper com ]
On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 20:25:14 -0500, Allen Roy wrote:
>
> Have a look at this
>
> http://www.grizzly.com/products/H7694
>
> Not a bad deal but if you aren't going to use them much then it is
> pricey.
$60 including shipping for 32 forstner bits is a fantastic deal if
they are any good, thanks for the pointer.
--
Steve Hall [ digitect dancingpaper com ]
On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:34:43 GMT, Steve Hall
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I need to drill a 1-1/4" hole for some dowel to make a vertical lumber
>rack
If it's just for a lumber rack why do you need a forstner? A spade
bit will do it, or a hole saw.
-Leuf
"Andy Dingley" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:34:43 GMT, Steve Hall
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>I need to drill a 1-1/4" hole
>
> Then buy a 1 1/2" drill. If you're actually planning to use it, then
> get one that works.
>
> These sets are of laughably bad quality. You _might_ get one to work if
> you spend some time with a diamond hone first. Otherwise many of them
> are good as firelighters, but not as drills. "High carbon steel" as a
> selling point ?!
Yes, but the sets come in a nice case. The one I bought was usable, but
I've replaced the commonly used sizes with quality bits. The less used
sizes do work for one or two holes and are there when the situation arises.
And I have a nice little wood box to keep them in.
I bought a set on eBay several years ago. They have been all I could
want. I thnk I paid $15 plus about $10 shipping.
Here is an example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/16-PIECES-TITANIUM-COATED-FORSTNER-DRILL-BIT-BITS_W0QQitemZ160087622489QQihZ006QQcategoryZ50386QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD4VQQcmdZViewItem
Steve Hall wrote:
> I need to drill a 1-1/4" hole for some dowel to make a vertical lumber
> rack and was going down the block to HD to pick up this "High Carbon"
> set:
>
> Porter-Cable, 16pc. ($45 + tax)
> http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?prod_id=100390830
>
> I've compared them with these:
>
> Rocker, 16pc. ($60 + free shipping)
> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=16954
>
> Woodcraft, 16pc. ($40 + tax)
> http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=774
>
> (Lee Valley doesn't sell a set with the 1-1/4")
>
>
> Anyone here have experience with the P-C? I'd like to do better than a
> cheap HF set, but would rather not spend $22 on a single high end bit
> either.
>
>
The PC set is $39.99 at Amazon and shipping is free:
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-PCFSB12-Piece-Forstner/dp/B000HCZ4FM
On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:34:43 GMT, Steve Hall
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I need to drill a 1-1/4" hole for some dowel to make a vertical lumber
>rack and was going down the block to HD to pick up this "High Carbon"
>set:
>
> Porter-Cable, 16pc. ($45 + tax)
> http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?prod_id=100390830
>
>I've compared them with these:
>
> Rocker, 16pc. ($60 + free shipping)
> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=16954
>
> Woodcraft, 16pc. ($40 + tax)
> http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=774
>
> (Lee Valley doesn't sell a set with the 1-1/4")
>
>
>Anyone here have experience with the P-C? I'd like to do better than a
>cheap HF set, but would rather not spend $22 on a single high end bit
>either.
On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:34:43 GMT, Steve Hall
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I need to drill a 1-1/4" hole
Then buy a 1 1/2" drill. If you're actually planning to use it, then
get one that works.
These sets are of laughably bad quality. You _might_ get one to work if
you spend some time with a diamond hone first. Otherwise many of them
are good as firelighters, but not as drills. "High carbon steel" as a
selling point ?!
Steve Hall wrote:
> I need to drill a 1-1/4" hole for some dowel to make a vertical lumber
> rack and was going down the block to HD to pick up this "High Carbon"
> set:
>
> Porter-Cable, 16pc. ($45 + tax)
> http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?prod_id=100390830
>
> I've compared them with these:
>
> Rocker, 16pc. ($60 + free shipping)
> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=16954
>
> Woodcraft, 16pc. ($40 + tax)
> http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=774
>
> (Lee Valley doesn't sell a set with the 1-1/4")
>
>
> Anyone here have experience with the P-C? I'd like to do better than a
> cheap HF set, but would rather not spend $22 on a single high end bit
> either.
>
>
All other things being equal I would opt for some with
hexagonal shafts, especially for larger bits. They can be
sharpened, so unless you use them a lot type of steel
doesn't seem to matter a lot.
--
Gerald Ross
Cochran, GA
Sex is like a bridge game: If you
don't have a good partner, you'd
better have a good hand.