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Expanded Results from the Forstner Bit Tool Test
View the complete findings from our test of 18 brands
Forstner bits have been helping woodworkers cut clean holes with precision since they were developed a century ago. Today, Forstner bits come in a variety of designs. To find out which ones are best, I tested 18 brands. The top nine brands are listed in an article in FWW #197.
Download the PDF to see the results for the remaining nine bits from CMT, Lee Valley, Promax, Woodtek, and Eagle American.
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
DeWalt 735X Planer
At high speed, the planer works fast and leaves a smooth surface. But the slower, finish speed produces an almost glass-smooth surface. Knife changes are easy.
Rikon 10-3061 10-in. Deluxe Bandsaw
The 1⁄2-hp motor has all the power needed to resaw at its maximum capacity of 5 in.
The saw has two speeds: 3,280 sfpm (surface feet per minute) for wood and 1,515 sfpm for soft metals and some plastics.
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