Forstner Bits

"P.Thorsted" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I would like to get the opinion of the group as to who manufacturer's the
> best forstner bits. I am looking at which the group considers the very
> best, regardless of the cost. I know that there is going to be some that
> have their favorite bits that they use, but I would like to know what the
> group considers the absolute very best.

http://www.convalco.com/forstner-bits.html

I've been using the Freud forstner bits. They are quality bits,
they've lasted through dozens of uses and I always get good results.

On Mon, 16 Oct 2006 03:37:32 +0000, Edwin Pawlowski wrote:


> http://www.convalco.com/forstner-bits.html

Hmmm ... I need to get out more often. I didn't realize that
Forstner-style bits came so small. One quarter of an inch is a small place
to do the grinding needed to make one of these puppies.

Bill

Do you personally use these? Bit pricey, but if they last I wouldn't
mind buying a set.

I do also have the Freud bits and they work quite well. I have your
typical Chinese set of bits (18 piece I believe) and their complete
garbage. Two or three have broken off.


Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> "P.Thorsted" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I would like to get the opinion of the group as to who manufacturer's the
>> best forstner bits. I am looking at which the group considers the very
>> best, regardless of the cost. I know that there is going to be some that
>> have their favorite bits that they use, but I would like to know what the
>> group considers the absolute very best.
>
> http://www.convalco.com/forstner-bits.html
>
>

P.Thorsted wrote:
> I would like to get the opinion of the group as to who
manufacturer's the
> best forstner bits.
<snip>

I have a Freud carbide set, I would buy them again.

Lew

"Marty Phee" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Do you personally use these? Bit pricey, but if they last I wouldn't mind
> buying a set.
>
> I do also have the Freud bits and they work quite well. I have your
> typical Chinese set of bits (18 piece I believe) and their complete
> garbage. Two or three have broken off.


I've used, but do not own any yet. I'll be replacing mine over time. I'll
probably still keep the cheap ones that are little used, but get the three
that I use a lot from Convalco.