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Review on TIDEWAY Woodworking Forstner Drill Bit - Premium Quality Wood Cutter by Charles Butler

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not bad as one might think given the price.

I ordered a 1-1/8 inlet and a 1-1/16 Steelex. Both arrived together so I did a direct comparison on a Pine 4x4 because I had one. The Steelex was slow and I felt like it hit the smallest knot like a nail. When I pulled it out there was a chip on the blade. Then I tried the tide. It cut faster, I didn't feel the knot, it ejected the shavings like a wood chipper leaving a much cleaner hole. I am returning the Steelex and buying another 2-15/16" flush. I am planning to use them on my planing lathe.

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Big and bulky