Reddit reviews PORTER-CABLE Forstner Bit Set, 14-Piece (PC1014)
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Optimized cutting angles for flat bottom holesOpen tooth design for clean fast holesCreates a fine smooth finishDesigned for durability and long lifeIncludes common sizes from 1/4 to 2 Inch
Yup.
Porter Cable
Freud
CMT
Mibro
I own the Mibro set and have used a Freud set. They both worked well. The other two were just highly rated on Amazon so I stuck them in there for options. Read the reviews and decide what you want.
I've never had a situation where I've needed anything more specific than a 1/8" increment with a Forstner bit (or perhaps more accurately, I design my projects so that I don't need anything more specific than 1/8" increments) so I'm not sure how useful having tons of different sizes, such as with the PC pack, would be.
The holes were made with forstner bits and a drill press. The corners were chamfered with a #4 1/2 smooth plane.
Forstner bits make flat bottom holes: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004TSZEB4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1373367265&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX112_SY192
Hand plane used:
http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?sku=4_5
I'm looking to get some forstner bits; I'm just a new hobby woodworker so they won't see excessive abuse. With that said I'm wondering if it is worth spending more for Fisch, Freud, or Lee Valley offerings or something like this Porter Cable set that gets really good reviews will be sufficient ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TSZEB4/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 )?
Also, looking for some brad point bits as well. Any brand recommendations there? And is it worth getting a full set or will something like 1/8-1/2" in 1/16 increments be enough? I have a full set of non-brad point bits already.
Thanks!
What brand are they? The easiest method I have found for hollow Ever-Readys is:
If you want to keep the knot, try the steam method.
This isn't exactly mine, but I have one like this and I love it.
Narex Chisels
Porter Cable Forstner Bit Set
Eclipse Coping Saw
Countersink Wood Drill Bits
Narex Marking Knife
Bessey F-Clamps from Home Depot. 4 pack for like $20.
Bessey 3/4" pipe clamps from Home Depot. $12-ish. Black pipe is about $1 a foot.