Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN Marples 1/2-in x 3-11/16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this bit for delivering exceptionally clean, precise holes with smooth, flat bottoms in hardwoods and plywood, making it ideal for hidden screw installations and dowel placements. Reviewers consistently highlight superior performance compared to alternatives, noting sharp cuts even in dense materials like oak and birch. Many emphasize reliable, accurate results across multiple applications and materials, with strong confidence in durability for both light and heavy use. A single reviewer noted wear after limited use, though this is vastly outweighed by widespread positive feedback. Overall, customers highly recommend this bit for precision woodworking projects.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Good quality
Would RecommendI needed to make a very precise hole and my old bit wasn't up to it. This one cut perfectly.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Good bit so far
Would RecommendIt’s really hard to give viable review after only one use but that being said, this bit cuts very clean with no chipping I used it in pine and was very please with it for the price.
From Marples 3_SLASH_4-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Forstner Bit IRWIN great great product they never
Would RecommendIRWIN FORSTNER BIT IS A GREAT PRODUCT IRWIN PRODUCTS DON’T LET YOU DOWN WHEN YOU NEED THEM
From 3_SLASH_8-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Forstner Bit
Would RecommendPurchased to make flat bottom holes. Worked as expected.
From Marples 3_SLASH_4-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Needs improvement
Would RecommendIt would be nice if this bit had a stepped shank instead of one size. It would also be nice if the center point was just a bit longer, maybe 1/3rd longer. The price was fair and the bit is pretty solid. It could just use a couple tweaks to make it 5*.
From Marples 3_SLASH_4-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Good bit
Would RecommendGood but for light work, but it wore out after about a dozen holes through 3/4” ply
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Dowel
Would RecommendBought to make some 1/2” dowel holes. Worked great.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Works well
Would RecommendThis product cuts a precise hole for the inserts I place in antlers.
From 3_SLASH_8-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Sweepstakes
Good quality
Would RecommendI use it for my crafts with antlers. It cuts an accurate hole for an insert.
Sweepstakes
Hole maker.
Would RecommendThis drill bit works as designed. It makes a hole in wood perfectly no complaints.
Perfect Holes
Would RecommendI am building a home theater and need to run wiring through a lot of studs. Tried the Irwin Speedbor bits, but it look a lot of forward and reverse back and forth action on my drill to get through 2x6 studs. This Forster bit goes right through without stopping. It doesn't get stuck like the Speedbor or standard Irwin auger bits do. You still need to apply pressure to push the bit through... but much easier in my opinion. Highly recommended. My only complaint is that the shank is round, and...
From Marples 3_SLASH_4-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit
Good clean bit for removing plugs
Would RecommendGot this to remove 1/2" wood plugs in a all wood door. Plugs were covering screws. Bit is super sharp and precise. Worked well without harming wood outside of perimeter.