Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN Marples 3/4-in x 3-11/16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit
Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.
What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this Forstner bit for delivering exceptionally clean, precise holes with smooth, flat bottoms ideal for hidden screw installations and dowel placements. Reviewers consistently highlight superior performance compared to spade bits, noting sharp, clean cuts even in dense hardwoods and plywood. Many emphasize reliable accuracy and true alignment across multiple projects, with minimal effort required. The bit's consistent durability and dependable performance across various materials earn broad confidence. A very small number mention wear concerns with heavy use, but overall customers strongly recommend this bit for 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.
From Marples 1_SLASH_2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit 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.
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.
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*.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Good bit
Would RecommendGood but for light work, but it wore out after about a dozen holes through 3/4” ply
From Marples 1_SLASH_2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Dowel
Would RecommendBought to make some 1/2” dowel holes. Worked great.
From Marples 1_SLASH_2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit 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.
From Marples 1_SLASH_2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit 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...
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.