zobo bits

[tim the tool man]

Do they make a 1/2 zobo bit?  We do a lot of iron balusters and the top is always half inch.

 

[Slartibartfass]

http://www.timbertools.com/Products/Drill-bits-Zobo-central-drilling-system2.html

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

We have an imperial Zobo set, but only up to 1½".

https://www.festoolusa.com/power-tool-accessories/cordless-drills/centrotec-drill-bits/zobo-forstner-style-bits-5-piece-set-imperial-500174

 

[#Tee]

will these bits be able to cut thin gauge alum without the worry of dulling them fast going at a slow speed of course?

 

[Brice_Arnold]

I have never tried it, but I wouldn't use them on sheet metal as they are more of a forstner style bit and will probably catch and tear-up the hole. You might be able to get away with it on a drill press but still run the risk of grabbing the material. If they were more like a hole saw, I would say go for it.

 

[Phil Beckley]

We have an imperial Zobo set, but only up to 1½".

https://www.festoolusa.com/power-tool-accessories/cordless-drills/centrotec-drill-bits/zobo-forstner-style-bits-5-piece-set-imperial-500174

In Europe we 'go large' with ZOBO!!

 

[galwaydude18@gmail.com]

Holy smoke how much that zobo?  [scared]

 

[Phil Beckley]

Holy smoke how much that zobo?  [scared]

No idea on the cost  - i wouldnt want to be holding the drill in the wrong place [eek]
Phil

 

[galwaydude18@gmail.com]

Neither would I! A bit for a drill press where you can control it  [tongue]

 

[Phil Beckley]

Neither would I! A bit for a drill press where you can control it  [tongue]

Ive seen a lathe with one of these in - probably the safest place as it is not turning [blink]. The quality on these ZOBO products is something else and a real pleasure to see. I think there is a bigger version somewhere, will take a look for it and post image if found.
Phil

 

[Slartibartfass]

Holy smoke how much that zobo?  [scared]

Roughly 700 Euro.....

 

[Phil Beckley]

Holy smoke how much that zobo?  [scared]

Roughly 700 Euro.....

[scared]

 

[Slartibartfass]

It's the largest ZOBO system 3 bit available with 130mm diameter.... A monster.

 

[avanderhoorn]

Question for the uninitiated, I always thought thought "Zobo" was a festool marketing term, from looking at the timbertools site it seems like that isn't the case, what does "Zobo" actually refer to?

 

[Slartibartfass]

ZOBO is a swiss company that Festool bought and is the maker of the ZOBO bits.

http://www.zobo-bohrer.ch

The TTS in the name refers to Tool Technik Systems, the holding company of Festool as far as I understand (i might get corrected.....).

 

[Cheese]

It's the largest ZOBO system 3 bit available with 130mm diameter.... A monster.

And if you ever feel the need to spin that 130 mm Zobo by hand...this is what you'd need. I use it to turn a 7" diameter auger for fence post holes.

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[Slartibartfass]

If I ever decide to buy this bit I would not use it manually. Don't want to get my hand ripped off if it catches....