Forstner Bits?

[Woodman2k]

Well,Thanx eveybody on the super responses.I have a Mibro set from Slowes many years ago and I'm really tired of the way they perform after the first time you use them.I believe I'm gonna look for the Freud set first and then pickup a few of the Colt's after watching that video,Thanx Jeremy.I use alot of the 2 1/4 and 2 3/4 drills for my chuck mounting recess on my bowls so I will go good on them.The freuds may be all I ever need but that delta set was cheap.They went back today.Thanx again and Tom, if your gonna park that toy box in my driveway let me know so I can have my wife shopping that day.Lunch will be served!
Greg

 

[junquecol]

Woodcraft has their 16 piece set on sale for $39.99 (50% off) right now. I have owned a cheap set for years. Each time used one of the bits, I recorded it's use. Didn't take me long to figure out that my 1/2, 5/8, and 3/4 got the most use. Then Woodcraft put the Columbians (set of seven) for ($9.99). Picked up a set or two of those to suppliment what I already had. I have a couple of carbide 35MM for hinge cups. Bought one at a flea market in Baton Rouge.

 

[shopsmithtom]

Fine Woodworking Mag did a review of Forstner bit sets & a $30 set of grizzly's was their "best value" set.

 

[SGalley]

Bought the Porter Cable set. I like them, but I've not experienced any other brand.

 

[McRabbet]

MLCS is running a special on all of their boxed sets with a free Bit Extender included and free shipping.

 

[Ray Martin]

MLCS is running a special on all of their boxed sets with a free Bit Extender included and free shipping.

I just got the email too. Their customer service has been pretty good. http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/ec100209.html

 

[Woodman2k]

Hey Rob,
Thanx for the info,I was pretty much homed in on the Freud set till I saw that MLCS set,24 piece,1/4 up to 3" for $120 shipped.That I believe will be too hard to pass up.Even if they aren't the best,I get the big sizes that I was gonna have to order seperately with the freud set for $46 less than the 16 piece freud set is.Will let you know how they are.Anybody have any of the MLCS sets and have an opinion one way or another.Thanx,
Greg

 

[Canuck]

Hey Rob,
Thanx for the info,I was pretty much homed in on the Freud set till I saw that MLCS set,24 piece,1/4 up to 3" for $120 shipped.That I believe will be too hard to pass up.Even if they aren't the best,I get the big sizes that I was gonna have to order seperately with the freud set for $46 less than the 16 piece freud set is.Will let you know how they are.Anybody have any of the MLCS sets and have an opinion one way or another.Thanx,
Greg

Greg.

Although I haven't tried their forstner bits, I use pretty much nothing but their router bits and have been very satisfied.:icon_thum:icon_thum Their free shipping and excellent customer service makes it a pleasure to order from them.

Wayne

 

[ralphie9]

Woodcraft has their 16 piece set on sale for $39.99 (50% off) right now.

So has anyone used these? I need to get some tomorrow and was going to the local WC 'cuz these are still on sale...any thoughts? I reallly only need a 3/4" now so should I just get a Freud/Colt etc single bit or a WC/Rockler-type set?

 

[titan04]

I will 2nd the grizzly suggestion above. They were the best value and overall rated in one of thier test. I bought the master set and have never had a problem with any, fast, efficient and stay sharp so far.

They have a HSS set now too.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Master-Forstner-Bit-31-pc-Set/H7694

 

[McRabbet]

I have the set that Bruce (junquecol) referenced and I got them during a half-price sale last year. They have held up very well and remain good and sharp. At $2.50 per bithoused in a decent box, they are a solid bargain with very good performance.