Zobo Forstner Bits... Yay or Nay?

[ash95608]

I would buy it

 

[mattfc]

I am UK based and have this set and all I can say is they are superb... the cut is sooo clean and these things are damm sharp (I should know, I slipped and sunk one into my big fleshy thumb muscle... bloody hurt!!)

Best drill bits I have ever used!

 

[Sparktrician]

I'd sure go for that set in a heartbeat. 

[smile]

 

[jmbfestool]

What makes them so special to other cutters?

JMB

 

[John Bates]

Try the Famag versions, more sizes, made by robots, sharpened by hand.

 

[mattfc]

Try the Famag versions, more sizes, made by robots, sharpened by hand.

Colt also very good and with the same replaceable tip inner
http://www.brimarc.com/products/Colt-MaxiCut-PLUS-Forstner-Bits-847314.htm

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I don't know, that is a lot of money for something I am sure I would miss use and destroy.

 

[Deansocial]

What makes them so special to other cutters?

JMB

they cut a cleaner hole than your estwing

 

[jmbfestool]

What makes them so special to other cutters?

JMB

they cut a cleaner hole than your estwing

Ha you back from your Holliday!  

silly billy!   My Estwing makes a lovely hole in plaster board!

I have one trend one  does the job I know it aint mint but I hardly use it any way but its a lot cheaper as well.

JMB

 

[Wonderwino]

Yay!  [cool]

 

[Steve R]

Is this a trick question Shane?  ???

Would we want them yes!!!  [big grin]

Don't need them every day but would like them in the tool kit.

Cheers,
Steve

 

[Kevin Stricker]

Shane,
  Can you tell us why they are 5 times more expensive than other quality forstners?  I'd hope they are solid carbide at those prices.

 

[Alan m]

these look cool but the price just takes the biscuit. i thought the fomag and colt etc were dear . these festool ones make them seem disposable.  i bought a set of 15 -20 for 70 euro a few years ago , they are still going strong albe it not as good as the more expensive set.

 

[Todd]

Yes, we have customers who are looking for metric Forstner bits from time to time.

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Steve R doesn't know who you are SHANE so he gets the dull, out of round set.

 

[Steve R]

Steve R doesn't know who you are SHANE so he gets the dull, out of round set.

DUDE.... lose the attitude! Everyone knows Shane.

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Steve R doesn't know who you are SHANE so he gets the dull, out of round set.

DUDE.... lose the attitude! Everyone knows Shane.

What attitude?  I was having a little fun with your post.  Your the one who called him Shawn.

 

[RONWEN]

I would try a set although I really do like the Colt drill bits.

 

[Eli]

I have them. They are very good. They are very expensive. I probably shouldn't have bought them. I hope my wife doesn't read this.

(how familiar does this sound?)

 

[spikfot]

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.

The pilot bit 'extendability' makes this kit worth the crazy price... I would imagine the pilots would be prone to snapping while drilling on extreme angles- any experience on this Brice?