Forstner Bit....Extra long

[Rich Torino]

I'm looking for a source for a 1-1/4" Forstner bit with at least a 6" shank.
I have a set but the shanks are only about 2" -3". I've found a bunch of places that sell Forstners but not long enough.....
Thanks

[Doug Shepard]

Try doing a google search with 'forstner bit extender' or something similar. I can't recall where I've seen them, but someone makes a shaft extender. Dont have any idea how well they work, but they're out there.

[Doug Ketellapper]

I have one of those forstner bit extenders and it worked quite well when I needed it. I think I got it at an independant hardware store (pretty sure it was Mcguckins in Boulder, CO). I was worried that it might wobble and drift, but I had no problems with it at all. I'm also pretty sure the one I have is a "General" brand.

[Rich Torino]

I searched on just about everything but 'forstner bit extender' .... guess what it worked. I found one at Eagle American.. Just ordered it, thanks again guys....

[Rolf Safferthal]

I'm looking for a source for a 1-1/4" Forstner bit with at least a 6" shank.
I have a set but the shanks are only about 2" -3". I've found a bunch of places that sell Forstners but not long enough.....
Thanks

Rich,

a Germany company - FAMAG - specialized in drill and router bits of high quality offers quality extenders up to 14 inches. In Germany one can mail order these parts at Fine Tools, Berlin.

The problem with some low quality extenders is that they do not hold the forstner bit centrically enough so that the bit doesn´t turn balanced.