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  1. 01-31-2010, 10:27 PM #1
    Josh Gilpatrick
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    Looking for cheap/decent forstner bit set

    Hey guys

    I have a project coming up that will require several flat bottom 1" holes. I have been keeping my eyes open for awhile now for a set of forstner bits for my new drill press. Until now i have never really had a need for them though. I dont wanna spend a fortune, as these bits will be rarely used so the cheaper the better. So many cheap sets out there, just wondered if anyone had good luck with a certain set. Thanks in advance.
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  3. 01-31-2010, 10:31 PM #2
    Gerry Werth
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    HF, titanium coated, work great. $29.99
    http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40062
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  4. 01-31-2010, 10:36 PM #3
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    Your in luck!

    http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/200...e-Bit-Set.aspx
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  5. 01-31-2010, 10:38 PM #4
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    I'll second the HF set. I needed one bit for some door hinges and I could either buy an expensive bit, or that entire set, so I bought the set, and I have been surprised at how well they've held up (about a year of occasional use). If I wear them out, I'll replace them with better quality but with the amount of use they get, I'm not sure that's going to happen any time soon.
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  6. 01-31-2010, 11:03 PM #5
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    I was pleased with the one from Grizzly (available direct or via AMZ). Looks suspiciously like the one on sale at Woodcraft - same box.
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  7. 01-31-2010, 11:31 PM #6
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    The Porter Cable set at the BORG is a good balance of price and quality. $45 for the set plus tax.
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  8. 01-31-2010, 11:33 PM #7
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    woodcraft actually has a sale on a set right now too. 39.99 and I actually bought the set the last timie they were on sale. Seems like it made the set half price or somewhere near that. Just a thought.
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  9. 01-31-2010, 11:33 PM #8
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    I got and like the 22 pc set from Peachtree. Its nice to have the extra sizes in between that you dont get with a 16 pc set. That Woodcraft set is a good deal though.
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  10. 01-31-2010, 11:35 PM #9
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    http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...ilter=forstner

    I bought this set from Rockler last year when it was on sale for $29.99. Great quality and has every size you should ever need.

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  11. 01-31-2010, 11:40 PM #10
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    I have the same set above from Woodcraft.(but from Lowe's) works well.

    Also have this set from Rockler. Very good set also.

    http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...ilter=forstner

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  12. 02-01-2010, 12:33 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Haskett View Post
    Your in luck!

    http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/200...e-Bit-Set.aspx

    I have that set, also got it on sale. Seems fine for the $$$
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  13. 02-01-2010, 10:06 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Haskett View Post
    Your in luck!

    http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/200...e-Bit-Set.aspx

    I have this set, have been very pleased with it.
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  14. 02-01-2010, 10:10 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Adam Strong View Post
    The Porter Cable set at the BORG is a good balance of price and quality. $45 for the set plus tax.

    I have this set, I think I got it on sale a while ago, wanna say it was $30 or so on sale...

    No complaints, good set, clean holes, and comes in a nice box too!
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  15. 02-01-2010, 12:09 PM #14
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    Grizzly

    Would do you think of this 31 pc set?

    Thanks

    http://www.grizzly.com/products/Mast...1-pc-Set/H7694
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  16. 02-01-2010, 12:13 PM #15
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    I have the HF set and it good. At a great price.
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