With the use of an adequate drill press (I have a one-horsepower), and assuming appropriate drill speed, bit feed pressure, chip removal management, etc., does anyone have experience with both the Famag Bormax Forstner Bits (not the Bormax3 carbide-tipped) and the Miebach Colt Maxicut Forstner Bits in hardwoods? I do not want to have to buy only one-bit of each brand and comparatively test the two myself. What is the opinion out there about which bit would hold it’s sharpening life and/or drill the cleanest holes in all types of hardwoods (say up through cocobolo in density) and for all types of holes (straight, angled, overlapping, etc.)? It would probably be used most in oak, maple, cherry, etc. though. I’m leaning towards the Maxicut as it is the newer sensation of the two, I’ve read the Bormax bits can be a little more aggresive perhaps resulting in a rougher hole with all of the teeth (but maybe a little better for exotic hard hardwoods), and I like the non-slip shanks and high-speed steel of the Maxicut too. I know there both great and raved about bits, and i likely can’t go wrong with either, but which one would be better for all-around fine quality and fine-woodworking use in hardwoods (not softwoods)? I think after researching Forstner bits, I’ve read just about everything, and I mean everything, available on a home computer and through dozens of various Google searches. Unfortunately, Maxicut and Bormax were not a part of the FWW review in 2008. The winner there the straighter-edge Famag, is staed in various places to not really be meant for hard hardwood or exotic woods. Thanks.
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I can purchase a set of 'China Junkers that work with my Hardwoods.. I mostly always use hardwood and the so called softer hardwood like poplar.. I can get a new 'set of bit's' for what it cost for 'one bit' that had burnt edges when I finished the job,,,
The several holes were round so I think it did the job intended at a reasonable price,,,
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