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  1. 8th January 2022, 11:15 PM #1
    Old Croc
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    Default TC tipped Forstner bits.

    If the mods think this belongs somewhere else please move it. I put it here as it's about using them on a wood lathe.
    A few years ago I bought a stack of stuff from a deceased estate and there was these noname bits sized for Crushgrind mechanisms. Well they have served their purpose within reason, but during a deep clean of the shop recently I knocked the whole set in their wood base over and broke a wing off everyone.
    I had some spare TC so I replaced one and then tried to grind it correctly. No I don't have a Tool and Cutter grinder so the freehand grinding wasn't successful.
    I have searched the interweb and lots available, but the Carbitool ones appear to be very good quality by reviews.
    My only concern is that they have a 1/4" hex mount drive. Will they be robust enough and drill straight and true?
    Hopefully someone has experience with them.
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  3. 9th January 2022, 01:31 AM #2
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    Personally I use these CWS Store - Salt & Pepper Mills
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  4. 9th January 2022, 11:17 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by China View Post
    Personally I use these CWS Store - Salt & Pepper Mills
    I just prefer the clean look and feel of a Crushgrind grinder without the metal knob on top.
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  5. 9th January 2022, 02:48 PM #4
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    I never use anything other than Crushgrind, I must have misinterpreted your post I thought you were looking for Forstner bits
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  6. 9th January 2022, 03:19 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by China View Post
    I never use anything other than Crushgrind, I must have misinterpreted your post I thought you were looking for Forstner bits
    Yes I am in the specific sizes to suit the Crushgrind.
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  7. 9th January 2022, 03:44 PM #6
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    Which are listed in the link, also the Crushgring mill drill which is used by 99% of those who use Crushgrind mechanisms.
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  8. 9th January 2022, 10:34 PM #7
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    Thanks for that China. When I clicked the link it only displayed the basic mechanism on my tablet, but the rest of it comes up on the computer. When I was searching that site listed several sizes as out of stock. I may rethink the Woodcut borer.
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  9. 9th January 2022, 11:58 PM #8
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    Pretty much every thing seems to be out of stock over a wide range of industries.
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  10. 11th January 2022, 09:36 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by China View Post
    Pretty much every thing seems to be out of stock over a wide range of industries.
    Yes, I'm finding that to be the case, China.

    Someone told me to get used to it, at least for this year.
    Stay sharp and stay safe!

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  11. 11th January 2022, 11:13 AM #10
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    Not sure what size you need, what about these?

    FAMAG Quality Wood Working Tools - Craftsman Hardware, Australia - Forstner Bits, Router Bits, Drill Bits and much more.

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  12. 11th January 2022, 10:08 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brett Hammond View Post
    Not sure what size you need, what about these?

    FAMAG Quality Wood Working Tools - Craftsman Hardware, Australia - Forstner Bits, Router Bits, Drill Bits and much more.

    Cheers

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    Thanks for that Brett, I found them in my search but the price floored me. If I was doing the grinders commercially they would be worth the money, but I just can't justify that expense.
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