Mortise chisel bit

[bbrown]

Can anyone help me find a 1/4 inch mortise chisel bit? All I need is the inner drill bit part, not the entire chisel. I tend to snap the 1/4" bits, so only need the inner bit. Should be 4 3/4" long. (The outer square chisel part, which I don't need, is 4 1/4" with a 5/8" shank diameter).

Tried Google and seems I could only find chisels with both parts , and they are expensive. The cheap China ones are junk.

Thanks,

--Bill

 

[PeteM]

Is $20 too expensive?

https://www.amazon.com/CMT-543-064-51-Mortise-Chisel-Diameter/dp/B000P4JJUI

 

[bbrown]

Thanks Pete.
I need a 5/8" shank and these are all 3/4". I also believe that these are the cheap Chinese bits that seem to snap rather easily.

 

[Martin Roper]

I also believe that these are the cheap Chinese bits that seem to snap rather easily.

CMT is made in Italy and has a great reputation. I have a few of their router bits and they're high quality. Too bad about the size.

 

[Charlie Buchanan]

Many mortisers come with interchangeable collars that allow use of either 3/4 or 5/8 shanks. You might be able to use 3/4 shank.