🪵 Bosch FB008 Forstner Bit: Precision Drilling for Woodworking Projects Review

Clean drive hole in native and exotic woods but will cause a crack on the underside. If you don't have to worry about the bottom of the wood, or if you don't drill all the way through, this is going to be hard to beat.

Bits arrived in a wooden box with foam inlay. Time will tell how long it will last. Right out of the box, every 10-bit I've used was clear and accurate with no noticeable wobble. When using a 7/8" bit for 10 consecutive 1-1/2" deep holes, the bit was actually quite warm, not hot.

I used this drill bit to drill holes for four pepper mills - butts - in medium density wood. Drilled on a low speed lathe. It generated a lot of heat and after the fourth hole the drill went completely dull and seemed to lose control. I would recommend spending a little more to get a better quality HSS bit that won't burn out easily.