Versatile and easy-to-use hand countersink tool. Easily prepare countersinks for flat and oval woodscrews. Leaves a smooth finish. No power drill setup time. Overall length of 150 mm.
This countersink is crappy quality! It arrived damaged with a crack in the handle which I'm sure was not due to shipping. None of the cutting edges have been ground. In addition, the packaging says nothing about what is made in Austria!
The description mentions "Austria" but the finish and appearance of the tools are similar to those made in a very large East Asian country. Shipping from California. Can't tell it's HSS, but it cuts mild steel at least once. Good cutting edge geometry for manual use and deburring bores. Update: Suitable for aluminum or soft brass, nothing harder. It would get 5 stars if it was HSS.Ed B.
The metal countersink itself is excellent quality - nice and sharp and the 7 flutes give a smoother cut than similar hand countersinks I've tried in the past. Unfortunately, the manufacturer has attached it to a very thin handle that is difficult to grip and limits the amount of torque the user can apply, which in turn limits its usefulness when working with hardwoods. Otherwise an excellent tool - if the handle were a bit thicker, this countersink would easily get 5 stars. I'll probably cutβ¦