forstner bits...

[stevebuk]

can anyone recommend a decent forstner bit for drilling beech / oak and the two i have wont touch it..

 

[katellwood]

Have you tried touching them up with a small file. I sharpened a cheap Axi bit to cut some oak and it made all the difference

 

[marcros]

is it a one off steve, or a regular requirement?

my screwfix set are good, but if you are using a single size a lot as a (mini) production run, i would be tempted to get a single, high quality bit from the likes of famag (workshop heaven are stockists).

 

[RogerBoyle]

I bought these a while ago now over two years at least for site work only cost me £30 approx
http://www.screwfix.com/p/wood-drill-bi ... 5-pc/75037
They have never been sharpened ,they have had an extremley hard life drilling through all sorts Plasterboard,Mdf,Kitchen units Thermal blocks, Hardwoods and soft woods alike,
Highly recommend them
The spade bits and twist drills are crap though LOL

Roger

 

[marcros]

these are the ones that I got- probably the same actual product as Roger in there http://www.screwfix.com/p/forstner-bits ... -set/83345

 

[stevebuk]

is it a one off steve, or a regular requirement?

my screwfix set are good, but if you are using a single size a lot as a (mini) production run, i would be tempted to get a single, high quality bit from the likes of famag (workshop heaven are stockists).

If i can get one to work for me i will be doing lots of candle holder type things to go with my scroll sawing stuff, i looked at the screwfix ones but there isn't a 40mm one, however the 41 mm should be close enough but i also saw an Axcaliber too, are these any good..

Thank you for the help so far..

 

[Spindle]

Hi

What ever brand you decide, I would suggest you get a saw toothed bit.

Regards Mick

 

[Gary Morris]

I bought one from Trend, it has saw teeth (long series) and cuts hardwood no problem around £25 iirc.

Gary

 

[AndyT]

Steve, if you are drilling into end grain a Forstner won't do very well at all. A sawtooth bit would be better.
More info and brand recommendations in this recent thread: https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/topic67143.html

 

[stevebuk]

Steve, if you are drilling into end grain a Forstner won't do very well at all. A sawtooth bit would be better.
More info and brand recommendations in this recent thread: https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/topic67143.html

Thanks Andy, enjoyed reading that, will get the screwfix ones i think..

EDIT:
i have actually just ordered the colt from axminster, after watching the video's i was impressed..

 

[Helvetica]

I used the colt to cut 8" thick beech, worth the money

 

[stevebuk]

I used the colt to cut 8" thick beech, worth the money

can i ask what speed you would use in a bench press drill please...

looking at the video their bit was spinning really fast into end grain...