Fostner abits

[Birdhunter]

I need to cut 2 1/8” and 2 1/4” holes through some tough woods . My set of nice forstner bits only go to 2”. Need recommendation for vendor. (Not HF quality).

 

[CeeJay]

I’d start with CMT or Amana.

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[rvieceli]

[member=15289]Birdhunter[/member]

I'm personally very fond of FAMAG Bormax bits. Excellent tools
http://carbideprocessors.com/bormax...ank-3-1-2-overall-length-bormax-158-fbm64028/
http://carbideprocessors.com/bormax...ank-3-1-2-overall-length-bormax-158-fbm64027/

those are 3.5 inch overall length. They also make a longer one at 6
http://carbideprocessors.com/bormax...ank-6-1-8-overall-length-bormax-158-fbm64038/
http://carbideprocessors.com/bormax...2-shank-6-overall-length-bormax-158-fbm64037/

Carbide Processors is a good vendor as well

Ron

 

[Birdhunter]

Perfect! Thanks

I was asked by my wive to make her a wooden bracelet. I made a couple, one from cocobolo and one from ebony. I friend saw my wife's bracelet and wanted one. I made her a bracelet and a cuff (bracelets are 3/4" wide and cuffs are 1 1/2" wide. Then, my nieces saw the bracelets and both wanted one. That's how it all started...... One niece said she could sell these for about $100 each. Not sure I want to go into the business of making them.

It seems like 2 1/4" is the right diameter for small hands. Largest hand I've made a bracelet is 2 1/2". My largest Forstner bit is 2" and I have been reaming out the hole on my lathe. I've ordered a set of Starrett telescoping gages so my diameters will be easier to measure.

 

[JonathanJung]

I've enjoyed my Freud's for general use in hardwoods. More economical especially if they aren't used everyday.

 

[Mario Turcot]

I have L.V. saw tooth bits up to 2" 1/2. They are ok if you go slow. I think the recommended speed is around 250rpm

 

[jcrowe1950]

I need to cut 2 1/8” and 2 1/4” holes through some tough woods . My set of nice forstner bits only go to 2”. Need recommendation for vendor. (Not HF quality).

Fisch Waverunner.....made in Austria....expensive, sharp and durable.

 

[yetihunter]

https://www.fine-tools.com/zobo-S2-C.html

Use a near equivalent metric size (32?). 

 

[junk731]

Have you considered using a quality carbide tipped hole saw so you are not turning precious cocobolo and ebony into shavings and sawdust.

 

[Birdhunter]

Good idea on hole saw

 

[TinyShop]

I need to cut 2 1/8” and 2 1/4” holes through some tough woods . My set of nice forstner bits only go to 2”. Need recommendation for vendor. (Not HF quality).

Fisch Waverunner.....made in Austria....expensive, sharp and durable.

FWIW Freud "Diablo" forstner bits are rebranded Fisch Wave Cutter bits. Half the price for the exact same thing.