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.
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Loved it cut smoothly
1 3/8" forstner bit
Would RecommendWork great for my project. Super Sharp and clean holes. No easy way to do it
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Marples 1-1/2" Forstner bit
This bit cut very cleanly and easily into end grain of walnut
Works great!
Right out of the packaging this forstner bit worked exactly like I needed it to. it cuts nice clean, smooth holes, with minimal sanding afterwards. Will definitely look into purchasing more Irwin Marples forstner bits if I need additional sizes.
A BIT of greatness.
Would RecommendBest drill bit I’ve ever bought. I was making so, me cap racks for my daughter who was giving them as Christmas presents. They included drilling 10, 1-1/2” holes in a 3 ft 2x4 times 6, after the first try with my cheap foreign forstner bit set, I gave up and went to Lowe’s and grabbed a new marbles bit. It took me longer to go to Lowe’s and back than it did to finish drilling the other 50 holes, I was amazed! I’ll never use any forstner bit but a Marples, fastest, smoothest holes I’ve ever dri...
Tiny and guy mighty
It was sharp and solid
Verified Purchaser
Lowe’s gets products hard to find elsewhere someti
Hard to find size.
Precise
Would RecommendFirst time I ever used a Forstner Bit. Worked perfectly to mount new cabinet doors.
Verified Purchaser
Sharp right out of the package
Would RecommendIt was extremely sharp and cut through hard maple with ease.
I would buy again if I needed
Would RecommendIt drills a nice clean flat hole but it is slow , every drill bit whether spade bits forstner bits their slow but they make a smooth hole. I'm making a project that needs smooth bottom holes.
Not good if you’re looking for something precise
Would Not RecommendBought two of these at the same time and the diameter of the holes drilled by the bits are off by about 1/8” from each other.
Size is incorrect
Would Not RecommendWhile I genuinely like Irwin products, this one was extremely disappointing. The size was off by 1/8” dispite being label as 1-3/8” 34.9mm. The actual measurement was 1-1/4”. Others on the site verified the mislabeling, both on the package and the incorrect marking on the shank of the forstner bit itself. Just wish I checked before I set up my cabinets work. Going to another place tomorrow and buy another brand. Can’t trust Irwin any longer. PS: IRWIN Customer Service, please don’t ask m...
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great bit for accurate hole cutting
Would Recommendvery sharp and accurate cuts
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Hold the piece of wood still with clamps as needed
Great bit. Worked as described
Irwin dont waste your time.
At first i thought this was a great forstner bit. Untill i tried the Diablo. The irwin was not cutting as clean as it could. Diablo is way better
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Hello Jared Thank you for your feedback regarding the drill bit model number 1966933. I am sorry to hear you are unhappy with this product and would... Read More
Keep up the good work
Would RecommendMounted onto a press drill and item worked great!
Keep up the good work
Would RecommendMounted on press drill and Item worked great!
Hello Bren, I appreciate your feedback on the IRWIN Marples 1-1/4-in x 3-11/16-in Woodboring Forstner Drill Bit 1966932 and I'm sorry to hear 2 o... Read More