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Freud FC-107 7-Piece Carbide Forstner Bit Set
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Freud FC-107 7-Piece Carbide Forstner Bit Set
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by Freud
Sales Rank: 28082
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List Price: $232.00
$140.94
At Amazon
on 11-29-2008.
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Features
Ideal bits for drilling in all composition materials, plywood, hard wood, solid surface materials, and soft wood
Micro-grain carbide/titanium tips ensure cleaner cuts and long lasting sharpness
Wood case for easy storage and protection
Center locating spur
1-year limited manufacturer's warranty
Product Description
The Freud Difference
Freud manufactures some of the most innovative, technologically advanced saw blades in the world. To ensure that the highest quality products meet the toughest design standards, Freud owns and operates six manufacturing facilities in Western Europe. Freud is one of the few manufacturers of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain carbide with titanium, called TiCo -- a combination of titanium and cobalt. Freud develops different types of carbide for each application to maximize the cutting life and performance of the tool; and Freud also operates one of the most modern product development research centers in Europe. By overseeing the entire manufacturing process from start to finish, Freud guarantees some of the highest quality, most advanced products in the industry.
About this 7-Piece Bit Set
The Freud 7-piece carbide forstner bit set features micro-grain carbide/titanium tips to ensure cleaner cuts and long lasting sharpness. Ideal for drilling exceptionally clean holes in veneers and thick stock, the bits come with a center spur that allows for easy and accurate location of the center of the pilot hole. Because the bits are guided by a super-sharp outside rim, the bits are able to precision bore overlapping holes and pocket holes. The bits can be re-sharpened, and can drill in all composition materials, plywood, hard wood, solid surface materials, and soft wood using hand-held drills and drill presses.
Applications
These bits drill all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, solid surface materials and softwoods. Use them in hand-held drills and drill presses.
Warranty
The bit set is covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.
Product Review
Are expensive bits worth the extra cost? If the bits are these high-speed steel forstner bits from Freud, we think the answer is yes. Technical features--most notably the micrograin carbide/titanium tips--ensure these bits cut cleaner and stay sharp longer than any other forstner bits we tested. Although these bits performed exceptionally well on soft and hard wood, along with plywood and a few other composite materials, we were most impressed when our test cuts came up smooth and clean on both plastic-laminate and melamine--results generally unheard of with standard steel bits. These bits hold their own in hand drills as well as in any drill press, and we suspect they'll outlast other bits in our shop several times over. --Tim Block
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
This set is worth the money for anyone serious about woodworking. These bits offer the most controlled cutting available when used with a drill press. Especially usefull for cutting shallow or flat bottom mortises, partial circles laid over the edge of your stock, and holes drilled at an angle to the surface. The carbide edges offer much longer life between sharpenings. Also the 1 3/8" size is perfect for european cup hinges.
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Freud FC-107 7-Piece Carbide Forstner Bit Set
Available from Amazon
Price: $140.94
Updated on 11-29-2008.
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