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.Needs a hex shank, not round
Would Not RecommendI put a couple of holes in plywood and it was iffy. I had to go very slowly in my drill press. I cranked down so hard on the chuck to tighten it, I was almost unable to undo it. When I was boring/drilling the bit would spin in the chuck if I applied more than a slight amount of pressure. Not sure how it would do in pine, but I'd be afraid to try hardwood. Life would be better if the shank was hex and not round.
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Woodboring
Would RecommendI loved this Forstner bit mainly because it cuts smooth around edges.
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Works
Would RecommendMy husband bought this for a home improvement project. It worked as expected.
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Very smooth and cuts clean
Would RecommendFrom Marples 1-1_SLASH_2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Very clean hole saw after drilling through 2 1/2” of wood.
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1 1/4 inch Forstner Bit
Would RecommendI needed this bit to drill a 1 1/4 inch flat bottom hole. This bit filled the bill and did a great job.
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_4-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Hard to Center
Would Not RecommendEven with the starter tip this drillbit was difficult to keep still and isolated quite a bit before grabbing hold and boring out the hole that I needed.
From Marples 2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
It makes the cut!!
Would RecommendBought this bit to install a newel post I was working on. It did a great job!
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Just what I needed.
Would RecommendI picked this up to make custom bottle racks in wood. This one is the perfect size for what I needed.
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