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Temporarily out of stock but worth locking in at this price if you need them.
Set includes 13mm, 16mm, 19mm, 20mm, 22mm and 25mm in a nylon storage wallet
13 comments
ivadeal
7 Mar 16#1
I got these last week to fit deadlocks to bathroom doors, I did not like them, they seemed to rip there way through leaving rougher edges than my other cheap set.
Groovii D to ivadeal
7 Mar 16#4
Forstner bits are cleaner.
woodey12
7 Mar 16#2
I've used these on hardwood and softwood doors. There're not the most refined spade bits I have ever used but they are great for the rougher work like running cables through joists. One problem is the self feed screw at the end is blunt. So if you're Tring to do precise work you have to pilot or it wonders all over the place. But other than a minor moan they do the job and are a good price. Hot.
notos
7 Mar 16#3
Thanks for the input, guys. I've also used this type before for fitting mortice locks in doors and I found them fast cutting. I used a slightly undersized bit and finished off with chisels to get the finish I needed. I think I paid about 4 quid for a single bit as that's all I needed but at this price I feel these are good value for a set.
essexgangsta
7 Mar 16#5
ive got to fit some oak doors and was looking at this set the other week, for handles etc so wondering if this would be better than the Forstner bits
notos to essexgangsta
7 Mar 161#7
If you'll be fitting door handles and you need to cut a hole through the door for the handles to connect to the latch, then these would be fine. If the hole will be covered by the handle boss then you'll have no trouble with these. Just support the back side of the door with some flat scrap wood to avoid splintering, or alternatively, drill either side separately and only go halfway. I presume you'll also be cutting a hole for a tubular latch or mortice?
Forstner bits are best used when you need to make an accurate flat bottomed hole, like in a kitchen cupboard hinge mount, where you'd usually be using a 35mm forstner. Forstners should also really only be used in a drill press to avoid deviation, but you can get away using them freehand if you're careful.
lolamont
7 Mar 16#6
thanks for this
Adamn
7 Mar 16#8
Use these as an electrician - wouldn't use anything else. They are the dogs for beasting through wood you have no intention of seeing again. The screw at the end pulls the spade so you don't even have to push till your almost through.
I.e good for speed and effort. Very very rough cut as you don't control the speed/pressure.
SJH5
7 Mar 16#9
I can't find them at price mentioned, anyone help?
Thanks
hmv4u
7 Mar 16#10
now 17.19 ?
devilsadv0cate
7 Mar 16#11
Good price but I prefer my Dewalt wood flat bit. Fast and neat.
notos
8 Mar 16#12
Available again, in stock March 14
HerWorseHalf
20 Mar 16#13
I assume this is the same set currently available for £6.99 in Screwfix if that helps anyone...
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Temporarily out of stock but worth locking in at this price if you need them.
Set includes 13mm, 16mm, 19mm, 20mm, 22mm and 25mm in a nylon storage wallet
13 comments
Forstner bits are best used when you need to make an accurate flat bottomed hole, like in a kitchen cupboard hinge mount, where you'd usually be using a 35mm forstner. Forstners should also really only be used in a drill press to avoid deviation, but you can get away using them freehand if you're careful.
I.e good for speed and effort. Very very rough cut as you don't control the speed/pressure.
Thanks