Calling all cars, calling all cars...be on the lookout for a specialty drill bit, posing as a cutting tool. Suspect claims to be armed, but is not dangerous, as it couldn't cut its way out of a paper bag. Answers to the name "Forstener"... Now really, I'm about to completely give up on Forstener bits. They should useful for cutting clean semi-large holes, especially in masonite and template stock, soundboard panels, etc, but they never live up to their billing, except in a drill press. And then only in certain woods. And then clog and burn before you can say boo. Does anybody get these bits to behave reasonably? So I try all the bits in the shop for drilling a clean hole in a soundboard panel and masonite panel template. What comes up on top...a sharp cheap-o Spade bit, with the panel backed-up. How do others manage a clean hole in soundboard panels...hand held or jig held? Jim Ialeggio -- Jim Ialeggio jim at grandpianosolutions.com 978 425-9026 Shirley Center, MA
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