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    Forstner bits: is Fisch the OEM for Freud?

    Hi all,

    I'd like to purchase a good set of forstner bits. The Freud 7-piece set seems to be a good value at about $58. They are made in Austria:

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AV756

    I then found another 7-piece set by Fisch, also made in Austria, but for about $108 from Amazon:

    https://www.woodcraft.com/products/f...indrical-shank

    A close look at these bits suggests that they are actually the same product (although the Fisch linked to above come with a box).

    Does anyone know if they are in fact (or probably) the same product, i.e., that Fisch is the OEM for the Freud bits?

    Just curious because the Freuds are quite a bit less expensive.

    Thanks
    Last edited by Ken Cobbing; 07-25-2017 at 2:04 PM.

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    Ken, maybe I'm missing something but they don't look alike to me.

    I have always been happy with Freud’s quality. I have their 7 pc carbide Forstner set that works very well.
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    Whoops - just noticed that the Amazon link has an incorrect photo (hex shank instead of cylindrical shank).

    Photos of the cutter heads look about identical to me:

    Fisch "Wavecutter":

    wavecutter.jpg

    Freud "Precision Shear":
    3ba9bf87-7933-418a-8b38-dd05590249e3.jpg

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    I just bought the 16 piece Freud kit.. Haven't even used one but was impressed with the fit and finish.. I was surprised they where made in Austria ..

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    I don't know who makes the Freud but I have a set of them and they work great. And I've had the bits for years.

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