Thread: cutter for drilling peppermills

I wouldn't part with my Colts for quids but I'd love to know how these go anyway - watching!

hey vern , i did see a thread from pat about getting a set of those bits but not carbide thought

Originally Posted by mkypenturner

hi guys ,
i know we all use different types of forstner bits , and im thinking of getting some of the colt maxi cuts as i havs heard great reviews on them but has anyone seen or used the ones yep they are expansive but would last a lifetime even on our super hard timbers they all carbide ends with a wavy edge and flutes in them , havent seen anything like this anywhere but just thought i would ask and show what ive found http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com.../products/635/
have a look at the cutter head its very different

Howdy, I drill all my Pepper & Salt mills with HSS Forstner bits, no problems at all. Just make sure you get a set with a 12mm shaft not the small shaft if you plan to go above 25 mm. My set is from 6 mm to 50mm, like you say, not cheap but good enough.
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