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Marples 1/2-in x 3-11/16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit

Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN Marples 1/2-in x 3-11/16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit

4.7
139
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 4.7 out of 5
140 Reviews


97% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The drill bits are reported to produce clean, smooth, and flat-bottomed holes in various wood types. They are described as sharp, durable, and able to maintain their edge. The bits work well in a drill press, creating precise holes. However, some users experienced the bits becoming dull more quickly than expected, especially when drilling a large number of holes. A few customers suggested minor design improvements. Overall, the drill bits are considered high-quality tools that perform their intended function well.

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140 Customer Reviews

Get's the job done

Would Recommend

The perfect size bit for installing camlocks

June 9, 2026
From Marples 3_SLASH_4-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
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Accurate and true bit

Would Recommend

Great quality as you would expect from this company. Bored in accurate and true whole at the size that you’re looking for.

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Great cutter

Would Recommend

This was my first forstner bit and WOW! Such a cleaner hole than a spade bit. I should have done more reading before buying so many spade bits.

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Good

Would Recommend

Do the job to drill out a mortise. I used with a drill press.

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Perfect worker

Would Recommend

Works perfect

January 25, 2026
From 3_SLASH_8-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
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Cutting edges rough, and not sharp

Would Not Recommend

Upon removing the bit from packaging, I saw that the cutting edges were very rough. It looked like it had been heavily used. I am disappointed in Irwin for allowing this tool to pass inspection.

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Irwin ToolsApril 9, 2025

Nice replacement for dull size in set

Would Recommend

Cuts well

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Excellent tool

Would Recommend

Works precisely as intended.

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works as intended

Would Recommend

cuts clean accurate holes

October 4, 2023
From 3_SLASH_8-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
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Great product

Sharp! Easily drilled the countersinks for dozens of screws to be placed in some extremely hard tropical wood.

August 26, 2022
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Good bit

Smooth no walking bits. Above par I would recommend for all users.

January 27, 2022
From Marples 7_SLASH_8-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
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Good price

Would Recommend

Price was right time will tell on how long it will stay sharp

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