On 8/9/2019 8:25 AM, Jack wrote:
On 8/8/2019 2:49 PM, Leon wrote:
On 8/8/2019 9:11 AM, Jack wrote:

This particular one referenced is not bad, and has good info in it.
For example, I learned Leon should buy a set of Wavy Fisch Forstner
bits if he doesn't already own a set or two. They are priced right for
the Fesstool market.

LOL I bought a large set 30+ years ago, a no name brand made in Austria.
* I have used the 1-3/8" bit to cut countless hinge holes.

I have two sets, large and small, both cheap I reckon (compared to Fisch
for sure).* Both I've had and used for at least 20 years.* The large set
has 2 bits that were dull from day one, the rest are sharp as it gets,
and have lasted.

I don't use them constantly though, but they are WAY better than NOT
owning a set. I'd love to own a set of Fisch, but can't justify the
cost, particularly now that I build much less than in the past. A set of
Fisch would last me at least until I'm 150-200 years old...



I also like the German brand, Colt. I have never used their Forstner
bits but have a collection of their 5Star Twin brad point bits. They
never really took off, probably because of their cost.
In 1/4" and larger I can drill through a board with out a backer board
and you pretty much can not tell which side of the hole the bit started
on and which side it exited. No tear out at all. I keep them hidden. ;~)