Be sure to keep the speed low enough so the bits do not burn. Forstner bits
heat up more rapidly than most other bits. Once overheated, the bit never
holds an edge for very long.

Barry


"Ted" wrote in message
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I have seen Forstner bits sell for a wide variety of prices:

Lowes set sells for about $30.
Woodcraft has sets for about $50 up to $400.
I have also seen carbide tip sets for about $130.

What should I look for? Is carbide better or is high speed steel OK?
Is it hard to sharpen the non carbide bits?

I will be using the bits in a chuck in the tailstock of my lathe
cutting into various kinds of wood.

Thanks for any info,
Ted