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Review on πŸ”© Irwin Tools 1966893 Forstner Drill Bit by Adam Gechem

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A set of SUPERB quality BUT the size in the case is hard to read

I would give 5 stars. However, there are two things that some (like me) should be aware of: First, they are really great and sharp beats. There is nothing wrong with performance and quality. They are of excellent quality. You get a lot for your money. I just want to delete this part! 1) All numbers/measurements are reversed inside the case. When you open the case (the top flips up) you need to rotate it 180 degrees to read the measurements next to the drill slots. Maybe it could just be mine, but I doubt it. In addition, the dimensions harmonize a little with the body. They should have made the numbers black, red, or white etc. AND NOT INVERTED! UPDATE: I made sure this is NOT just my case. Yesterday I was at Lowes (Irwin's big tool supplier). All sleeves have such numbers. 2) After some use, the dimensions on real drill bits will be difficult to read, especially for smaller sizes. The color/hue of the numerals tends to blend with the wave with each "work" done on them. As with #1 (above), make the dimensions more visible.

Pros
  • Significantly reduces cutting time compared to standard Forstner bits
Cons
  • Easily torn