DiabloHigh-Speed Steel Forstner Bit Drill Set - Ideal for All Types of Wood - 1/4" to 1" Diameter, 1/4" to 3/8" Shank, 3-1/2" Length, 7 Pieces - FB-107

I've started replacing bits from my Forstner set. The Freud / Diablo happened to be on sale and purchased the size I needed. I have to say I will continue replacing any in the future with this brand. Great design, penatrates quickly and prevents skipping. Good chip removal also. Even if they may be slightly more expensive they are well worth it.

Loved it. It did what I needed it for.

Just want the 3/4 one for bench dog, buy the pack to save money in case I need other diameters.The 3/4 one works perfectly and matches all my bench dog accessories.

I have a set of Forstner bits from Freud not Diablo.I needed some spare 1/4 bits for a project in oak that needed to make quality round splinter free holes about 100 of them. I was surprised to get Diablo and almost returned them but then I saw they were actually a division of Freud. They did the job even though they had burrs on the cutting edges which I touched up with a diamond stone before using. The grind was a bit coarse and after 100 holes one got dull but still was making good holes. Even the original Freud was getting rolled cutting edges so I saw no difference in steel material used in the bits. Even the grind was the same on both, a bit coarse and unfinished. These are disposable bits, to small to resharpen so they are really throw away tools. They did the job but I can’t help but wonder if there was a better steel and a better grind they might last longer. While these got me through the job I will keep looking for a better quality tool.

Nice to use, both in a press and by hand!

In the past I have used twist drills and hole-saws. After watching a Bob Clagett video demonstrating Forstner bits I decided to take a chance and try something new It was shocking how nice this was.I had an opportunity to compare it directly to an Irwin Forstner bit. I was impatient while waiting for the Freud to arrive, so I bought the Irwin bit locally. Normally Irwin is a reasonable value brand for tools. But this Freud was so much better it just blew me away. This thing cuts holes that are straight and smooth. I was using it for drilling pine 1x8 boards. The Irwin tended to breakout, even when I drilled halfway and flipped it over to finish the hole. This awesome Freud, on the other hand, cut smooth straight holes with no breakout, even when drilling with just one pass.How does it wear? I've used it for at least 60 holes with no issues or signs of wear. Excellent holes from first to last.Highly recommended!BTW, I still like Irwin for other products, like their speed clamps, and even their "spade" drill bits, but for Forstners, this Freud rules.

I bought this to cut inlays for challenge coins. The cuts are very accurate and the bit is easy to use in both a hand held power drill and a desk top drill press.

I had an unconventional use for this 1 1/2" Forstner Drill Bit.I was installing a couple of LVL beams parallel to an existing beam in order to remove a column. To bolt all the beams together, I needed to recess the bolts past the sheet rock to the wood. Not sure what was going to be the best option, I bought a 1 1/2" drill bit, and 1 1/2" Spade bit, and this 1 1/2" Forstner bit. I am sure the drill bit can work but it isn't a clean hole as it starts with a considerable wobble before cutting, the spade bit works well but a challenge to keep it from taking too big of a bite in the soft sheet rock. The Freud not only worked the best for the task but the head thickness is the perfect size; it happened to be flush with the sheet rock surface at the same time it contacts the wood.I have no doubt the bit would bore straight through the wood based on the cutting; my use was simply different.