Fostner bits

[boysie39]

I would like to get a set of Fostner Bits of good quality.

What make would you reccommend .

 

[chipmunk]

Some suggestions on this thread...

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/forstner-bits-t56749.html

Jon

 

[nev]

i would not recommend the 5 quid set from aldi. i wasn't expecting brilliance but i did expect them to be straight and able to cut wood. they weren't and couldn't til i abused them with the grinder!

 

[Steven]

Ditto about the Aldi ones.

 

[Dieseldog]

i have the Record set
would buy them again but think they are going to last a many years

 

[fluffflinger]

Another vote for the Record Set.

 

[gregmcateer]

Apparently the set at Screwfix are pretty good.
(I've not tried them)
Greg

 

[condeesteso]

May I recommend the Screwfix (16 bits about £30). I got the set as I needed the big sizes in a bench-build, and I think they are very good indeed, miles better than those gold-coloured cheapies you see around. http://www.screwfix.com/p/forstner-bit-set-16-pc/83345

 

[Olwyn]

I'll go along with the Record ones been using mine tonight and can't fault them at all.

 

[TEP]

As with any sets of tools there are always some you use a lot more than others.

My method with any tool set is to buy cheap, then as I find which ones I use the most I then replace those with better quality tools

 

[chipmunk]

The Record set have hex shanks in bigger sizes which is quite a big advantage IMHO over the round shanks of the Screwfix set.

Large sizes = large torque and more likelihood of slipping in the chuck and scoring.

Jon

 

[duncanh]

Possibly a bit pricy, but how about this Colt set. £125 for 5 with an extension.
I have one of theirs for pepper mills and it's way better than any others that I've tried. Made from HSS so keep their edge better than others.

 

[chipmunk]

Hi Duncan,
Probably splitting hairs but I don't think these are HSS, I think they're HCS like other forstners.

The MaxiCut PLUS are HSS.
Jon

 

[boysie39]

Thanks to all for your views, I dont use them enough to warrent paying £100 + for them.

I think I will go with the Record set, It wont break the bank and some of you think they are quite good.

 

[Lightweeder]

As with any sets of tools there are always some you use a lot more than others.

My method with any tool set is to buy cheap, then as I find which ones I use the most I then replace those with better quality tools

Hello Tam - nice to see that lovely avatar again.