Cut well for cutting mortises in red oak. Nice shavings. No apparent dulling so far.
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Jun 26, 2024
Worked very well, smooth cut
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Feb 23, 2024
Perfect cut, perfect size
Using the 5/8 bit to make slots for 1/2 copper pipe to fit in. It's a perfect cut, perfect size, snug fit. This will be for a shoe rack, and I expect it to turn out quite nicely.
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Feb 21, 2024
Precision bore at it finest.
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Dec 20, 2023
Awesome Forstner bit. Did the job perfectly drilling clean cut holes to install my horizontal black stair rails.
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Aug 16, 2023
Super sharp, shaving one layer at a time. Worth the investment.
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May 24, 2023
Great hole drill
Made the perfect 1’’ hole for my dowel wood plugs
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Jan 5, 2022
Cuts holes cleanly. Would buy again....
Cuts holes cleanly. Would buy again.
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Mar 18, 2021
Easy to use, accurate. Exactly what I needed.
Easy to use, accurate. Exactly what I needed.
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Jan 30, 2021
Absolute Powerhouse! These bits by Diablo last me at least...
Absolute Powerhouse! These bits by Diablo last me at least a year of heavy hole drilling and even after a year they are still plenty sharp! I used this bit in particular to drill holes for a pegboard training wall to go with our rock wall and the holes were so clean and smooth I didn't have to sand or touch up anything at all!
Make sure the drill you are using is a work horse because this bit will whip your drill into shape. It also fits in a 3/8" chuck if you are wondering.
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Nov 13, 2020
I was really impressed with how clean of a cut this forstner bit provided, but it has to be used ...
I was really impressed with how clean of a cut this forstner bit provided, but it has to be used on a high-speed drill. This bit is about as sharp as a knife and is meant for cutting very clean holes/depressions in a finished piece, such holes a spade bit cannot reliably do. My first project with the bit was cutting depressions to fit dowels for a children's play ladder. The bit drilled quickly but allowed for good depth control. It cleaned saw dust and cuttings out very well. The center spur is a great feature for accurate holes as well. Ideally, you want to use this bit on a drill press but I was able to level it well on my hand drill. I used my DeWalt XR at it's fastest mode (2,000 RPM) and the holes were near flawless. I experimented at a slower speed on scrap wood and the hole splintered. This bit fits a 3/8" chuck and is made in Austria, so you know it is quality. The bit also needs to remain sharp so store it well.
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Jun 24, 2020
Best $16 I've spent
I needed to relocate a European hinge on a cabinet as it interfered with the sink. I used a drill stand and this bit cut the perfect hole in the cabinet door. No rough edges, clean as a whistle, worked like a charm. Job done!
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Jun 16, 2020
Put 3 holes in 168 pieces and still leaves a clean edge hole.
Put 3 holes in 168 pieces and still leaves a clean edge hole.
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2 found this review helpful
Jun 10, 2020
Drill bit performed great. I needed to recess a place for a dowels. Bit was very sharp and made t...
Drill bit performed great. I needed to recess a place for a dowels. Bit was very sharp and made the cut effortlessly.
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1 found this review helpful
Jun 9, 2020
Makes holes that perfectly Fit 35mm euro door hinges-...
Makes holes that perfectly Fit 35mm euro door hinges-
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May 12, 2020
Awesome bit! Cuts perfectly with clean edges. The sound it made in mahogany was beautiful. I love...
Awesome bit! Cuts perfectly with clean edges. The sound it made in mahogany was beautiful. I love this bit.
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May 1, 2020
Never this particular bit because I was putting metal ballisters on my deck and this thing worked...
Never this particular bit because I was putting metal ballisters on my deck and this thing worked like a dream,,would definitely recommend it and if I need any bigger sizes for next project I’m definitely getting them
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Apr 30, 2020
Needed to inset magnetic sensors for an alarm system as they could not be surface mounted due to ...
Needed to inset magnetic sensors for an alarm system as they could not be surface mounted due to the closeness of the frame to the doors and windows. Rather than chisel the entire thing, I used this bit to start the cuts and then just finished the inset with a wood chisel. Of course my router was not only in the wrong state, but would not have worked because of the clearance needed.
This did a great job, and eyeballing the depth needed was sufficient to get me exactly what I needed. Clean cuts, flat bottoms, even if drilling into a partly cut opening. I was careful to always be able to center the bit over an uncut area.
Included two pictures.
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Jul 16, 2019
Worked excellent for the project we did
Worked excellent for the project we did
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Jan 8, 2019
I wanted to install a length of 2" pvc conduit to run several cables between the attic and baseme...
I wanted to install a length of 2" pvc conduit to run several cables between the attic and basement. (I am a ham radio operator.) I was a little intimidated having to drill such a large hole through double 2 x 4's. When I described my project to the gentleman at Home Depot, he showed me this drill bit and said this is the tool you need. He was absolutely correct. The holes are beautiful and the conduit slipped through easily. I am very pleased.
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Feb 20, 2018
Good quality bit...
Good quality bit
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Jan 24, 2018
great for building a climbing peg board, use (2) 3/4”...
great for building a climbing peg board, use (2) 3/4” plywood sheets glued together.
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Jan 24, 2018
Makes perfect holes for 3/4" wood dowels, clean and fast.
Makes perfect holes for 3/4" wood dowels, clean and fast.
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Dec 26, 2017
It made our project simple and quick. ...
It made our project simple and quick.
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Oct 10, 2017
I used the bit to mortise hinges on new wood shutters I installed, a technique I learned about on...
I used the bit to mortise hinges on new wood shutters I installed, a technique I learned about on www.thisoldhouse.com The bit was steady, and cut neatly and cleanly, making the job much quicker.
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Sep 19, 2017
I was impressed with the sharpness, and smoothness of this pit out of the package. Unfortunately...
I was impressed with the sharpness, and smoothness of this pit out of the package. Unfortunately... after some 20 holes in soft select 1x6 pine it started to get dull. Started experiencing pretty bad tear out. And trying to push a dull bit through wenge, or purple heart? Forget about it.
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Aug 29, 2017
Used this bit to countersink over
100 1/2 lag screws and...
Used this bit to countersink over
100 1/2 lag screws and washers in my barn and still is as sharp as when I took it out of the package
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Mar 3, 2017
I purchased the Diablo 1/2 inch Forstner bit for use in my wood crafts. I am retired on a veteren...
I purchased the Diablo 1/2 inch Forstner bit for use in my wood crafts. I am retired on a veteren disability on got into making yard games. I make yard dice and yard dominoes that needed to have holes drilled in them that made a clean cut and this Forstner bit does just that. they go through even knots without chipping them out or pushing off to one side. I really don't have anything bad to say about the product.
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Dec 27, 2016
I used this bit to Create holes in 2x12 boards to make handrails in a ships ladder for our loft. ...
I used this bit to Create holes in 2x12 boards to make handrails in a ships ladder for our loft. Cut nice and straight and made quick work out of the job.
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Nov 8, 2016
Couldn't have asked for better results than I obtained with this Forstner bit. I used this bit t...
Couldn't have asked for better results than I obtained with this Forstner bit. I used this bit to make Christmas stocking stuffers.