Freud FC-107 7-Piece Carbide Forstner Bit Set

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The Freud Difference
Freud manufactures some of the most innovative, technologically advanced saw blades in the world. To ensure that the highest quality products meet the toughest design standards, Freud owns and operates six manufacturing facilities in Western Europe. Freud is one of the few manufacturers of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain carbide with titanium, called TiCo -- a combination of titanium and cobalt. Freud develops different types of carbide for each application to maximize the cutting life and performance of the tool; and Freud also operates one of the most modern product development research centers in Europe. By overseeing the entire manufacturing process from start to finish, Freud guarantees some of the highest quality, most advanced products in the industry.

About this 7-Piece Bit Set
The Freud 7-piece carbide forstner bit set features micro-grain carbide/titanium tips to ensure cleaner cuts and long lasting sharpness. Ideal for drilling exceptionally clean holes in veneers and thick stock, the bits come with a center spur that allows for easy and accurate location of the center of the pilot hole. Because the bits are guided by a super-sharp outside rim, the bits are able to precision bore overlapping holes and pocket holes. The bits can be re-sharpened, and can drill in all composition materials, plywood, hard wood, solid surface materials, and soft wood using hand-held drills and drill presses.

Applications
These bits drill all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, solid surface materials and softwoods. Use them in hand-held drills and drill presses.

Warranty
The bit set is covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Includes 1/4 - 1 3/8 bits. The ultimate forstner bit set is now available in a seven piece set! The super sharp carbide cuts faster, longer and smoother than any other forstner on the market. Ideal for laminates and solid surface materials!

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000225ZL
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: FC-107
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #92,893 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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74 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any shop!, January 12, 2000

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Christopher Bogush (Boulder CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Freud FC-107 7-Piece Carbide Forstner Bit Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

This set is worth the money for anyone serious about woodworking. These bits offer the most controlled cutting available when used with a drill press. Especially usefull for cutting shallow or flat bottom mortises, partial circles laid over the edge of your stock, and holes drilled at an angle to the surface. The carbide edges offer much longer life between sharpenings. Also the 1 3/8" size is perfect for european cup hinges.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Have them sharpened first..., December 19, 2004

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KRASSEL (SPANAWAY, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Freud FC-107 7-Piece Carbide Forstner Bit Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

I love Freud cutters and saw blades. They are usually ready to go out of the box. I have a set of Freud HSS Forstner bits, and they are very good. I recieved this set as a gift and even though I already have these size's I was pretty excited to get a set of carbide bits. I work with a lot of hardwoods and you have to be careful about the pressure you use with HSS bits, so you don't burn your workpiece or overheat your bit.
I chucked up the 3/8 bit to bore some holes for decorative plugs and noticed that the bit was not cutting a very clean hole, seemed like I had to apply too much pressure also. I pulled it out of the drill press and upon examining the cutting edge, I noticed it did not have that bright, shiney edge you normally associate with a sharp tool. I examined the rest of the bits and they looked the same. So I carried them down to the local saw shop where I get all my blades and cutters sharpened and ask them to take a look at the bits. Their opinion was that the bits were very dull, looked like the last two steps in sharpening them had been overlooked. So $30 and an hour later I was on my way home with sharp bits. Put the 3/8 back in the drill press and tried again. This time the results were what I had hoped for.The bit cut thru the Padauk very nicely and left a nice clean hole. I cut another 19 holes and each was excellent. Cutting the last hole was as easy as cutting the first. I have noticed no wobble in any of the bits and other than the sharpening problem have had no trouble with this set. I do think my HSS set does a little better job in soft wood and plywood, but it is a close call. Wish I could afford some larger ones in carbide...3"-31/2" would be nice for clock making.
These are the first Freud cutter's I have had that were'nt sharp out of the box, so I won't let it influence my love of Freud blades and cutters in the future. I rated it 4 stars because of the sharpening problem. Still recommend Freud blades and cutters.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch bits, April 21, 2004

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rdagger (West Coast) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Freud FC-107 7-Piece Carbide Forstner Bit Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have been using the bits for several months. I have had very good results working with soft woods on my small drill press. The bits are very straight compared to the junky Irwin bits I got at Home Depot. The carbide bits are very sharp and cut a very true hole. The only problem I have with this set is that it is missing several handy sizes such as 7/8", 1-1/8" & 1-1/4". I tried to purchase the Freud 1-1/4" carbide bit on Amazon, but they appear to no longer stock them. Instead I went with the 1-1/4" Freud steel forstner bit. The steel bit seems to work just as well as the carbide bits. If I had to choose between the Freud carbide set and the Freud steel set, I would probably go with the steel, because it has 9 more bits. Buying forstner bits individually can get very expensive.