The Ford Barn

Tom Wesenberg · 12-05-2011, 12:03 PM

My Forstner wood bit set doesn't have a 5/16" bit and metal bits don't drill a clean hole in wood like a Forsner bit does.

I did an ebay search including the description, and using "FORSTNER BITS" I had 1,739 hits. I wanted to buy quality, so I then did a search adding "Made in USA" and the hits dropped to only 59.

I then added "5/16" to the search and the hits dropped to 3, and 2 of those sets weren't even Forstner bits and the one remaining set didn't have a 5/16" bit.

Why can't a 5/16" Forstner bit be made?

I've needed one a few times.

Bob C · 12-05-2011, 12:16 PM

Amazon shows one. http://www.amazon.com/WoodRiver-5-16.../dp/B00337QCMM

Bob

Tom Wesenberg · 12-05-2011, 12:34 PM

Thanks Bob. For some reason I never think of Amazon when searching for hardware and tools. I only associate Amazon with book sales.

CarlG · 12-05-2011, 02:36 PM

Nice thing about Amazon -- especially here in Alaska -- is that oftentimes you can get stuff with free freight. I bought a bench vice (heavy) USA made name brand, cheaper than Home Depot, and got it with free freight in just 3 days.

Ross/Kzoo · 12-05-2011, 04:15 PM

I've been buying from Amazon for the last couple of years. Many times it's much cheaper than eBay plus the shipping is either free or very reasonable.

Ross/Kzoo · 12-05-2011, 04:20 PM

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Usually using a bit that small turns out to be a brad point bit.

Jerry Huntngton Beach · 12-05-2011, 04:39 PM

If you wish to produce a straight, semi-precision hole in wood, try using a drill bit designed for dowel pins. It has a small pointed pilot and both flutes are relieved. Been using them for years with good success. PM me with your address and I will mail you a 5/16"

Jerry

azmodela · 12-05-2011, 04:50 PM

eBay is only as good as the person entering the information!

msmaron · 12-05-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Thanks Bob. For some reason I never think of Amazon when searching for hardware and tools. I only associate Amazon with book sales.

Just bought a Dremel 4000 set, welding gloves, jacket and more off Amazon. I ALWAYS check amazon when i ship on line.. they are the LARGEST on Line Shipping place in the world. Give it a shot Tom!

12-05-2011, 12:03 PM	#1
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Can't drill a 5/16" hole in wood???? My Forstner wood bit set doesn't have a 5/16" bit and metal bits don't drill a clean hole in wood like a Forsner bit does. I did an ebay search including the description, and using "FORSTNER BITS" I had 1,739 hits. I wanted to buy quality, so I then did a search adding "Made in USA" and the hits dropped to only 59. I then added "5/16" to the search and the hits dropped to 3, and 2 of those sets weren't even Forstner bits and the one remaining set didn't have a 5/16" bit. Why can't a 5/16" Forstner bit be made? I've needed one a few times.

12-05-2011, 12:16 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,753	Re: Can't drill a 5/16" hole in wood???? Amazon shows one. http://www.amazon.com/WoodRiver-5-16.../dp/B00337QCMM Bob

12-05-2011, 12:34 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Can't drill a 5/16" hole in wood???? Thanks Bob. For some reason I never think of Amazon when searching for hardware and tools. I only associate Amazon with book sales.

12-05-2011, 02:36 PM	#4
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Can't drill a 5/16" hole in wood???? Nice thing about Amazon -- especially here in Alaska -- is that oftentimes you can get stuff with free freight. I bought a bench vice (heavy) USA made name brand, cheaper than Home Depot, and got it with free freight in just 3 days.

12-05-2011, 04:15 PM	#5
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Can't drill a 5/16" hole in wood???? I've been buying from Amazon for the last couple of years. Many times it's much cheaper than eBay plus the shipping is either free or very reasonable.

12-05-2011, 04:20 PM	#6
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Can't drill a 5/16" hole in wood???? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Usually using a bit that small turns out to be a brad point bit.

12-05-2011, 04:39 PM	#7
Jerry Huntngton Beach Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 54	Re: Can't drill a 5/16" hole in wood???? If you wish to produce a straight, semi-precision hole in wood, try using a drill bit designed for dowel pins. It has a small pointed pilot and both flutes are relieved. Been using them for years with good success. PM me with your address and I will mail you a 5/16" Jerry

12-05-2011, 04:50 PM	#8
azmodela BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 352	Re: Can't drill a 5/16" hole in wood???? eBay is only as good as the person entering the information!