"Robatoy" wrote in message
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I am in need of a few sizes of flat-bottomed holes.

The difference between HCS and HSS is well established, and worth the
extra few bucks to go to HSS.
But what about carbide?
Any sets you guys like? ( 1/4 - 1" in 1/8 increments would be fine.)
Lee Valley has a nice set.
Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance

r

Rob, Nice to see you back!
To me, its all about what and how often I need a particular size and what
I'm drilling. I have several carbide forstners and several HSS (Freud) and
a whole slew of HCS for the occasional hole. I don't know the name of the
HCS set as they are quite old.

As you said you only needed a few flat bottom holes, If it good hardwood,
get a good HSS bit for the size, If its into particle board, get the
specific bit in carbide.

Dave