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  1. 11th October 2005, 05:14 PM #1
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    Default Drilling and Boring

    When purchasing drilling and boring tools such as, Brad point drill bits, Forstner and Sawtooth bits is it better to purchase a small high quality selection of commonly used bits say CMT. Or are the 16 bits sets from Carbatec good value for the weekend woodworker.

    Are titanium nitride coated bit worthwhile?

    If a selection of sizes is a better idea what sizes?

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    'pends how much you think you'll use them. I bought a cheapie set of Forsteners and they have served me well for a couple of years now because I don't use them that often. On the other hand, I seem to go through 1/8" drill bits like they're going out of style.
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    I have a couple of sets of Forstner bits from C-T (saw toothed and fluted) and they have sarved me very well - but I don't use them that much. If it was for production/professional use, then I'd definitely go for CMTs or such.

    Drill bits - I buy relatively cheap ones - frequently...

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    I buy the cheapy sets, then replace the bits I wear out with good ones when (if) that happens. That way I've always got the right size on hand, and haven't forked out a fortune for something I may only use once, or not at all.

    Same goes for router bits.

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    I adopted the policy in respect of bits that I would buy relatively cheap sets and, having blunted, lost or broken the sizes that I use often, I would buy good quality replacements.

    It works for me, particularly in respect of brad point and Forstner bits.

    My collection of bits is now a mixed bunch, but the sizes I use often are good quality.

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    same here I bought a cheap set of Forsteners bits and use a few alot. I have worn out the 1/2" and even sharpened it a few times. So I bought a Hi-Quility 1/2" to replace it. " A good set of Brad points are a must to have for wood + the know how to use them. I have a set for reguler bits that the edge of the flutes are cuped ( kinda concave) and the tip it as well ,not just grouned off like when you charpen them on a grinder. I belive thay are called chiseled. Thay are great.
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    I go along with Brothers Midge and Robert. Bought a cheap set of forstners a while back. I've replaced the worn ones with good quality bits. Ditto with the commonly used brad point bits.

    It's worth spending money on tools that you use frequently and it's economical to buy cheapies for the ones that you only use now and again.
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    thanks for the advice ill do just that
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