Hi all
just curious
what is the best type of bit to use to make mortises using a drill press??
I’ve mainly used Forstner bits but wondering what the pros use
thanks
Pabs
Hi all
just curious
what is the best type of bit to use to make mortises using a drill press??
I’ve mainly used Forstner bits but wondering what the pros use
thanks
Pabs
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Production shops use this type of carbide bit:
http://www.dimarcanada.com/products/product_details.php?familyIDVar=7&pLineIDVar=2&categoryIDVar=88&groupIDVar=294
David Ring
http://www.touchwood.co.il/?id=1&lang=e
If the mortise is small enough, a brad point works much faster, I find. For through mortises, you can tilt the work to clean up the side walls. But for larger mortises, a forstner.
Chris @ www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com
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thanks for the feedback
Pabs
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