Zobo Forstner Bits... Yay or Nay?

[Administrator_JSVN]

What say you FOGooligans? Would you be interested in these Zobo Forstner Bits, which have been discussed on the forum before. To be clear, this is just to evaluate the interest level.

Festool Product No. 496390
Estimated price: ~$225 USD

Includes:
(1) 15mm
(1) 20mm
(1) 25mm
(1) 30mm
(1) 35mm

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[Ken Nagrod]

I like the idea, but would this just be metric or would you also entertain imperial sizes in either a combo pack or two separate versions?

 

[peter halle]

HECK YES!

Not many people have seen the Zorbo bits here except those who have gone to training.  They are lean mean wood eating machines!

Peter

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

I like the idea, but would this just be metric or would you also entertain imperial sizes in either a combo pack or two separate versions?

Extremely unlikely to be offered in imperial. Hence the reason I listed the metric sizes.  [wink]

 

[Ken Nagrod]

I still say yes.

 

[Theshipstore]

Yes  for sure and when can I order  [big grin]

Sal

 

[builderbob]

They do seem nice...although I personally don't use forstner bits often. I guess they would be nice for when I do need em!

Bob

 

[unityroad]

Yes Im in [big grin].....Oh yeah throw in the deck clip thingy  ;D too..

 

[dbworkshop]

YES!!!!  Hmm if Festool would only offer C15, Centotec set, and Zobo as a set this fall I would be all set…

Shane, does that extra bit in the case fit into the center of the bits?  Either way who cares.  Just get them here and I figure it out myself.

 

[Brice Burrell]

YES!!!!  Hmm if Festool would only offer C15, Centotec set, and Zobo as a set this fall I would be all set…

Shane, does that extra bit in the case fit into the center of the bits?  Either way who cares.  Just get them here and I figure it out myself.

The Zobo bits can be used with a regular twist pilot bit or a metal point.  The twist pilot bit can be extended do the bits can be used on an angle.  I have a set of these and while I haven't used them much I can tell you they are first rate Forstner style bits.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Shane, does that extra bit in the case fit into the center of the bits?  Either way who cares.  Just get them here and I figure it out myself.

Yes, I've seen an illustration somewhere that shows how it works. There is an optional pilot drill bit that goes in the center which can be used for going in at an angle for instance. The pilot bit provides a path and stability as the Forstner bit goes in. The pilot bit is replaceable.

Brice beat me to it...

 

[VictorL]

Yes!
Is it possible to get 26mm instead of 25? (That's size of small european hinge)

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

It would be exactly as listed, no changes possible.

 

[Tim Morris]

I'm in! I use several of these sizes in the shop for hardware now. They would also be awesome to try on a handrail install with the pilot bit set up.

 

[venk67]

I would be interested//vl

 

[robtonya]

I want a set. Sign me up. [big grin] [big grin]

 

[Jeff Hein]

I would be interested as well

 

[arbfincarp]

I have had  a set of these bits for 2 years they are great. I am a kitchen installer & use them to drill holes in finished wood counter tops .

 

[Kevin D.]

Count one more who would buy a set.

 

[mishle]

I would be intrested in these depending when they become avalible.