Forstner bits

[Mike Davis]

I was looking for a new set of forstner bits in 1/16 inch increment. But it seems there are only $300+ sets and sets that the reviews said were sharpened with road gravel.

Berta found a set of only the 1/16 inch bits from 5/16 to 15/16, just what I needed to fill in my old set.
So, I guess I will put off replacing my old bits for a while.

The new set came in a nicer box than the old one which is falling apart.

But I don’t have room for two boxes and I would like to have them all in one place. I thought about making a wood box but I’m short on time now so I just made the insert which can be moved to a wood box when I get time to make one.

I made a few mistakes being in a hurry but it will work.

 

[Brian Patterson]

I like the long shafts of those bits - who makes them and/or where I’d you get them?

 

[JCAlton]

On taytools there is the new? CMT Orange forstner bit set, but it goes in 1/8th increments from 1/4 to 2 1/8th. Regular price 199, on sale for 134.99, of you use coupon code CM16BIT20 CMT16BIT20 you can get it for 95.85.

I bought a set and they seem pretty good so far, although I just got them a week or so ago and have only used one bit for roughly 20 holes

CMT 537 16 Piece Forstner Bit Set 1/4" to 2-1/8" by 1/8th 3/8" Shanks

SET INCLUDES: 537.000.16-16 Piece Set Ø1/4” - 3/8” - 1/2” - 5/8” - 3/4” - 7/8” - 1” - 1-1/8” 1-1/4” - 1-3/8” - 1-1/2” - 1-5/8” - 1-3/4” - 1-7/8” - 2” - 2-1/8” (case included) We offer a wide range of CMT Forstner Bits in the most popular diameters. These bits are available individually or in...

taytools.com

Edit: I know you were needing 1/16 increments, just putting this here for anyone else in the market that could use it.

 

[Martin Roper]

I bought a set and they seem pretty good so far, although I just got them a week or so ago and have only used one bit for roughly 20 holes.

CMT makes top quality stuff.

 

[JCAlton]

CMT makes top quality stuff.

Yeah, I just didn't want to say they were great or give the impression I was suggesting the set because of experience.

Quick search looks like the set has been around for a while, just new to taytools.

 

[gamiller3rd]

Tried using the discount code CM16BIT20 this morning and it was rejected as invalid. Must have expired.

 

[Martin Roper]

It's $109 with free shipping on eBay.

 

[KenOfCary]

MLCS - the router bit people - also sells some nice Forstner Bits. They have the very large ones - like 3 and 4 inches available individually. They also always have free shipping on everything they sell. Makes it easy to order a $15 router bit that I need but don't want to pay another $15 for shipping.

 

[JCAlton]

Tried using the discount code CM16BIT20 this morning and it was rejected as invalid. Must have expired.

Sorry, I had a typo, its CMT16BIT20, editing the original post as well

 

[BWhitney]

I was looking for a new set of forstner bits in 1/16 inch increment. But it seems there are only $300+ sets and sets that the reviews said were sharpened with road gravel.

Berta found a set of only the 1/16 inch bits from 5/16 to 15/16, just what I needed to fill in my old set.
So, I guess I will put off replacing my old bits for a while.

The new set came in a nicer box than the old one which is falling apart.
View attachment 195673

But I don’t have room for two boxes and I would like to have them all in one place. I thought about making a wood box but I’m short on time now so I just made the insert which can be moved to a wood box when I get time to make one.

View attachment 195674
I made a few mistakes being in a hurry but it will work.

Who makes them? Where can they be ordered?

 

[Mike Davis]

6-Pc. Fractional Forstner Bit Set

Drill clean, flat bottom holes with this high-quality high carbon steel set.

www.rockler.com

 

[Barry W]

Ditto for Bruce's query, where did you (Berta) find these?

 

[Mike Davis]

Ditto for Bruce's query, where did you (Berta) find these?

Link above

 

[KenOfCary]

MLCS just announced a sale on Forstner bits. 10% off. Code FORBIT10

Not sure if you have to be a member of their eclub to get the discount.

MLCS E-CLUB! Individual Forstner Bits 10% Off

www.mlcswoodworking.com

 

[Pop Golden]

I have the standard set I got from Klingspore. I then bought the "fill-in" set from Grizzly.When I replace my standard set it will be the Grizzly. The Grizzly are carbide and real Frostners not saw tooth. It's a good product.

Pop

 

[Jeff]

Your picture has 12 Forstner bits. You bought your new set from Rockler, but it's only 6 bits. So you used your 6 old bits to make the 12 bit set.

 

[Mike Davis]

Actually, my old set has 7 bits. I couldn’t get all 13 in the case.