Questions and Answers for DIABLO 3/4 in. High-Speed Steel Forstner Bit (1-Piece)

A:  Hi Joe, Thank you for your question. They are made in Austria, hope this helps.

A:  I don't know. I only used it on wood but its very sharp and I would think if you secured your PVC and drilled slow, it might work ok.

A:  Hi Beardedwonder, thank you for your question. This bit is designed to cut wood and not CPVC hope this helps.

A:  yes you can, and deeper

A:  Hi Tim, thank you for your question, yes this will make a flat bottom hole 2" deep. Hope this helps!

A:  Short answer... Yes

A:  Yes it fit in my 3/8" Chuck drill. I don't believe they make a smaller Chuck, but could be mistaken.

A:  Yes...

A:  it will fit also in a cordless drill, not knowing what your definition of a regular electric drill is !

A:  Hi Charlie, Thank you for your question. As long as your drill has a 3/8" chuck on it this bit will fit. Hope this helps!

A:  yes

A:  Overall the bit is 3-1/2 inches long with a 5/16" shank. Sorry I don't have one available to give you the size not counting the support that goes into the chuck.

A:  2.5"...

A:  If you short chuck it you can get 3 " depth !

A:  This drill bit is designed to cut only wood.

A:  This type of bit is not designed for steel. Depending on diameter look for a hole saw or other type of bit.

A:  No. This is a bit for cutting wood or plastic.

A:  NO!

A:  No.... We have never tried to cut steel with a wood bit.. We only use it on wood. It does great on wood.

A:  The shaft is only 3" long. You could try a bit extender to reach a deep as you need.

A:  You would need to utilize a bit extender for what describe. Also you would drill remove the waste and continue.

A:  The shank is only about 2.5" long after you get it in the chuck.

A:  This bit will not achieve that depth by itself. You will need a different bit or an extension.

A:  If you are using a drill press it is the depth of your shank usually about 3-4 inches unless you have an industrial press. You can use a paddle bit or a longer drill bit using a hand held drill

A:  1/4 inch shaft size

A:  Hi, DB - No, the RPM on a router is to high. You will burn the bit and the wood.

A:  1/4 inch at the bottom. Don't think it is made for a router

A:  no, I'm used in drill 3/8 w / battery 20 volts, and working perfect.

A:  Muy bueno para trabajar la madera

A:  I don't know I would have to go to the shop to measure it.

A:  It is 2".

A:  Hi, Ed - The overall length of the bit is 3-1/2 inches.

A:  6”

A:  The topmost part of the shift is 1 inch. This is the part that goes into the chuck. The total length of the shaft is 3 inches to the back of the head. Overall bit length is 3 1/2 inches.

A:  Any drill should work

A:  normal drill

A:  Any drill that can accept a 3/8 inch or larger shank can be used.

A:  Any drill with a 3/8" chuck and a high speed as well. Low speed drills can cause splintering of the wood.

A:  Hi, Raspberryrain - The Diablo FB-007 can be used in any drill that will accept a 3/8” Shank. Unfortunately, Diablo Forstner Bits cannot be used in Impact Drivers as they are not designed for Impact ready tools. We do recommend that they be used on “Fixed” Drills or Drill Presses for best results.

A:  It can be used with any drill

A:  Yes, normal drill is fine.