Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN Marples 2-in x 3-11/16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit
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What Customers Are Saying
The Irwin Marples Forstner drill bits are praised for their ability to cut clean, smooth, and precise holes in a variety of woods. Users report the bits are sharp, durable, and maintain their edge well, particularly when used with a drill press. However, some customers experienced issues with the bits wandering or binding in harder woods, and felt they dulled more quickly than expected. Overall, the majority of users were satisfied with the performance and quality of these drill bits.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.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
From Marples 1-3_SLASH_8-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Keep up the good work
Would RecommendMounted onto a press drill and item worked great!
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_2-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Keep up the good work
Would RecommendMounted on press drill and Item worked great!
Verified Purchaser
Bit works like a charm
Would RecommendGreat quality forsner bit, used it to drill out cabinet doors for hinges. Well worth the money!
From Marples 1-3_SLASH_8-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Useless
Would Not RecommendThe bit would not go through some hard wood that bought it to use on. Extremely disappointed. Barley worked on cedar. 👎🏻
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_4-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
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Maybe ok for soft wood but not for hard wood
Would Not RecommendDrilled 14 1/2" deep holes in oak which went ok as long as you are patient. Had to sharpen the bit to get through 7 more holes. Have been unable to adequately re-sharpen to continue using it.
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It can get destroy if it hits a nail inside a wood
Would Recommendvery strong and reliable for cutting wood , a longer shaft would be better
From Marples 1-3_SLASH_8-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
The item matches the description
Would RecommendThis is a good product for the price, the blades dulled relatively quickly which is why it’s always better to buy more than one fostner bit. I haven’t found any better brands yet. This has been the one to last the longest so far!
From Marples 1-3_SLASH_8-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
It makes very clean entry holes even in plywood.
Would RecommendI used this to make an oversized peg board out of plywood. The bit drilled clean holes without tearout. It got dull before I was done with the 36 holes, however.
From Marples 1-3_SLASH_8-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
Wasn’t sharp, but….
Would RecommendI purchased this new, in unopened package. The bit was very dull upon first usage. I sharpened the bit and it has worked fine since. I have purchased several Forster bits from Lowes, and all were sharp right out of the package. I believe the 2” bit slipped through inspection at the manufacturer’s level (probably on a Friday afternoon).
Verified Purchaser
Great bit for beginning and experienced woodworker
Would RecommendGreat bit at a great price. Have used already a few dozen times in various hardwoods with no dulling so far. Very good quality bit.
From Marples 1-1_SLASH_4-in x 3-11_SLASH_16-in Woodboring Forstner bit Drill Bit Verified Purchaser
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