Saw tooth bits

[PNC]

Looking for a set of metric saw tooth bits (Forstner style) for end grain use on a lathe. Very grateful for any recommendations - Planet?

 

[Max Power]

Famag are probably the best about,
Planet are an option for occassional (very) use

 

[BravoNovember]

I’ll put in another vote for Famag. I can’t afford a full set yet, but the ones I have are great.

 

[paulm]

I've used similar to these for end grain drilling on the lathe, much more efficient and don't lose temper or sharpness, available in different brands and sold singly in different sizes by some sellers https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forstner-T...d=1704033460&sprefix=forstner,aps,182&sr=8-18

 

[recipio]

Rockler in the US sell long shank carbide tipped bits. They are mixed metric and imperial but are ideal for end grain boring. Not cheap but they last a lifetime.

 

[Mickjay]

Famag for me too, expensive but excellent quality. I tend to buy the size I need for a specific job and eventually you get a good selection with minimal pain!

 

[Stigmorgan]

Yandles have this 17pc Draper set at half price, I've been thinking of getting it, what's everyone's thoughts?
https://www.yandles.co.uk/draper-fo...5-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-28-/p28684

 

[pgrbff]

Fisch. As good as Famag I think. For occasional use CMT are reasonably priced.

 

[PNC]

Thanks all for your very helpful advice. I found a good offer on Amazon for a box of 5 Famag.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Yandles have this 17pc Draper set at half price, I've been thinking of getting it, what's everyone's thoughts?
https://www.yandles.co.uk/draper-fo...5-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-28-/p28684

You tend to get pretty much what you pay for. Having said that, Draper stuff isn't usually the worst and sometimes is quite good.

 

[Stigmorgan]

You tend to get pretty much what you pay for. Having said that, Draper stuff isn't usually the worst and sometimes is quite good.

That's my thinking, as a starter set to see what sizes I use the most and replace as needed with better quality ones

 

[pgrbff]

I bought a CMT from Amazon because I needed it quickly. Far from impressed.

 

[imageel]

For many years I used a cheap set of Hilka bits like these
I found them to be pretty good, albeit you need a powerful high torque variable speed drill for some of the larger one, and even whilst using smaller ones I found there is a sweet spot in terms of rpm and feed rate dependant in part upon what type of timber you are cutting