Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN Marples 1-3/8-in x 3-11/16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit
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What Customers Are Saying
The product appears to be a high-quality drill bit that performs well for various woodworking tasks. Customers praised its ability to create clean, smooth, and precise holes, even in hardwoods. The bit stayed sharp through multiple uses and could withstand cutting through nails without dulling. However, some customers experienced issues with the bit wandering or binding in the wood, especially when drilling deeper holes. There were also a few reports of mislabeled bit sizes. Overall, the majority of reviews were very positive, highlighting the bit's sharpness, durability, and ability to produce high-quality results.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Great bit, good price.
Would RecommendJust the bit I needed for installing cabinet hinges.
Verified Purchaser
1 1/2 inch bore bit
Would RecommendThis bit is the clear choice over paddle bits. Drills clean, efficiently and perfect size for a plug.
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Forstner bit
Would RecommendBit did exacter what it needed to--fit into my drill press with wobble
Verified Purchaser
Very Poor Quality
Would Not RecommendThis might work ok for rough cuts on 2 x 4's, but not at all a quality woodworking bit. It took a lot of work just to clean up the burs and rough spots in order to actually sharpen it. The design didn't allow sharpening without grinding parts out first. Definitely will never buy this brand again.
Bad design
Would Not RecommendIt keeps slipping. I could not make a single hole.
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Drill Bit
Would RecommendBuilding a ladder, had to drill holes for the rungs. This drill bit CRdid the job.
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_4-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Sharp, reasonably priced bit
Would RecommendCuts a very clean, accurate hole. When hole depth got beyond 1.5" or so it required slower progress and clearing the chips out of the hole often. Bit can get very hot so watch your speed and don't let it get hot enough to draw the temper of the steel. This is a problem with all bits of this style however. I had to drill several holes through a mix of mahogany, sycamore, and cypress. Holes were from 1-3/4" to 2-3/4" deep, I took my time and gave the bit a break in between holes. I would not ...
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit
Awesome but
Would RecommendNeeded a hole in a desk for wires. Bit bore through without an my issue. Great buy
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
GOOD BIT...
Would RecommendNice sharp bit and works just as good as more expensive bits. Drilled quite a few holes and it has kept it's edge.
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_4-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Arbor for chubbier Birdhouse 'Harbors'
Would RecommendI purchased this arbor to go with the comparable set. This next size up, for larger 'plumpier' species worked very will. The material used was pine and I naturally go slow making the holes. This larger arbor worked very well, cleaned well during drilling and left a clean hole entrance for future birds. Very pleased!
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Works TERRIFIC
Would RecommendActually did the hinges on our cabinets with this and it worked wonderful!
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Nothing Better
Would RecommendI needed to bore a 2" hole through 3 layers of 2 x 4 in my attic to run security camera BNC wires (8). My regular hole saws couldn't cut more than 2" deep, and took a lot of time to drill through 2" at that. This Forstner bit took about 2 minutes to get through 3 2 x 4's. I had a extension on my drill chuck to make the depth, otherwise the Forstner bit could easily bore through 2 2 x 4's on it's own. The bit appears a little pricy at first, until you realize just how effective it is. All in al...
Very smooth
Would RecommendPurchased this product for a couole of DIY projects. It works great, leaving a very smooth and perfectly round hole. Highly recommend this product.
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_4-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Ms Marples
Would Recommendmade quick work out of drilling holes for new gas line
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes