Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN Marples 1-in x 3-11/16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this drill bit for delivering smooth, flat-bottomed holes with minimal tear-out across wood, plywood, and plastic. Most highlight exceptional cutting precision and clean edges requiring no sanding, especially in hardwoods like maple and oak. Reviewers consistently note sharp performance right out of the box and reliable results for both one-time and repeated projects. Many appreciate the strong value for occasional to moderate use. A few report the bit dulls faster under heavy use or mention round shank slippage in some chucks, though these concerns remain isolated. Overall, customers strongly recommend it for woodworking projects.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Bit
Would RecommendWorks great
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Durability
Would RecommendThis is fine for the price it would be a advantage for those like me to be able to also purchase a higher with carbide to give a longer lasting cut ability just a suggestion
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Price was right worked great
Would RecommendI bought it to make a warping loom for my wife it worked great
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Great
Would RecommendWhat can I say. It works great. Like a hot knife through butter.
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Solid bit for drilling circles
Would RecommendThis is a good bit for drilling smooth circular holes. I do feel it got a bit dull faster than I would expect, but I was working it quite hard and it could be that I have unrealistic expectations.
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easy to find in the store
Would RecommendFit my need to bore a deeper recess in a bed frame perfectly
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THEY DONT LAST LONG
Would RecommendIT DID THE JOB I NEEDED IT TOO
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Use this drill bit for all hardwoods.
Would RecommendAfter unsuccessfully trying to drill “ holes into oak stair railings with an auger bit then a paddle bit, a professional recommended this forstner type bit - it is working flawlessly with near perfect results.
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Solid product
Would RecommendSolid
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Super clean cut holes, Hold tight!
Would RecommendThis bit cut cleanly and quickly through plywood. It is the perfect size for making elongated hand holes on the sides of the wood boxes I am building. The holes were so well drilled that they left a very smooth surface that didn't need to be sanded hardly.
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Poor Balance
Would Not RecommendI didn't purchase this from Lowe's, but needed one. Used Porter Cable in the past, but unable to find. I bought from a local wood store at almost 1/2 this price! Not pleased with quality.
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limited life
Would Not RecommendWent dull very quickly
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As advertised
Would RecommendNo complaints
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Clean drilling bit
Would RecommendMakes a nice clean hole. Great for installing deck riser lights.
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Clear Wood Only.
I was boring holes for a electrical wiring. I tried going where there were no nails. I must have hit one as the bit was destroyed. I have lots of wood working tools an have rarely seen a bit damaged this badly.
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