Delta 15-603 7-Piece 1/4-Inch to 1-Inch Forstner Bit Assortment

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Delta 15-603 7-Piece 3/8-Inch to 1-Inch Forstner Bit Assortment

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The steel cutting surface is ringed with a smooth edge for clean cutting action with no splintering. The short pilot point provides stable drilling with less risk of drilling through the workpiece in stopped holes. The smooth cutting edges also prevent the bit from wandering, making angle holes easy to drill. Holes can be drilled to overlap, or semi-circular holes can be drilled along the edge of the workpiece. Includes: 1/4-inch cutting diameter x 3/8-inch shank forstner bit, 3/8-inch cutting diameter x 3/8-inch shank forstner bit, 1/2-inch cutting diameter x 3/8-inch shank forstner bit, 5/8-inch cutting diameter x 3/8-inch shank forstner bit, 3/4-inch cutting diameter x 3/8-inch shank forstner bit, 7/8-inch cutting diameter x 3/8-inch shank forstner bit, 1-inch cutting diameter x 3/8-inch shank forstner bit, plastic storage case.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000056NPJ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 15-603
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,077 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars worth the money, December 8, 2001

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This review is from: Delta 15-603 7-Piece 1/4-Inch to 1-Inch Forstner Bit Assortment (Tools & Home Improvement)

for the money these bits are a good buy . cut good , last as long as any other brand . they're not as pricey as carbide and won't last as long . but for a home shop they are the best buy you will find . i recommend them highly .

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Three and a half stars!, May 8, 2005

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Scott Pointon "Former Marine, Librarian, Wood... (Crest Hill, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Delta 15-603 7-Piece 1/4-Inch to 1-Inch Forstner Bit Assortment (Tools & Home Improvement)

Are these going to cut flawless holes in wood? No, but how many bits do. Are they going to last for years? Probably not. Are they a great value for the money spent? Yes.

I bought these because I didn't want to pay $85 for a good Freud set. For a beginner, a one time project, or a home woodworker on a budget, this is the perfect set to buy. Any set right out of the box will cut relatively cleanly, its how a bit performs on the 100th hole that tells the story. Obviously, a better carbide set would cut cleaner, longer, but since I could buy four of these sets for the price of the Freud, I still say these are money saved. They allow you to cut reasonable clean (not perfect), flat bottomed holes for less than 1/4 of the cost of a truly great set. Because they are not carbide, of course they will not last as long between sharpenings and ultimately have to be replaced sooner. But, for my needs as a home woodworker, buying this set allows me to get right to work without breaking the tool budget.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Basic, Made-in-China, Bits, January 28, 2009

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Pietro (Fairfield, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Delta 15-603 7-Piece 1/4-Inch to 1-Inch Forstner Bit Assortment (Tools & Home Improvement)

These are basic, Made-in-China Forstner Bits. I agree with the others: they do the job...not great, but certainly serviceable, especially at today's price of ~$15.
I have uploaded a few photos since there were none before. Worth noting:
Pros: a nice plastic case and assortment of sizes
Con: the low quality of manufacturing [see pitted cutting surface]

Overall rating: a decent buy for general use...not for the high-end work, though.