MLCS 9235 2-3/8-Inch Diameter High Quality Steel Forstner Bit

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MLCS forstner bits are manufactured from high quality steel that is long lasting, precision ground for heavy use and easily resharpened. Forstner bits are designed to drill flat bottom or through holes cleanly in end grain, thin stock, veneers and regular stock. They enlarge existing holes with ease and can bore any arc of a circle. These bits will not move off center through unusual grain or knots. Great for mounting mini-quartz clock movements, cup hinges and door locks. Sizes 1/4-Inch to 7/8-Inch bits are supplied with solid rims. The saw teeth design for larger diameter bits (1-Inch and larger) stop burning and cut faster without losing the advantages of Forstner bit action. Shank size is 3/8-Inch and overall length is 3-1/2-Inch for sizes 1/4-Inch through 2-1/8-Inch excluding metric sizes. For sizes 2-1/4-Inch through 4-1/2-Inch shank size is 1/2-Inch and overall length is 6-3/8-Inch. Use large bits in drill press

Product Description

MLCS forstner bits are manufactured from high quality steel that is long lasting, precision ground for heavy use and easily resharpened. Forstner bits are designed to drill flat bottom or through holes cleanly in end grain, thin stock, veneers and regular stock. They enlarge existing holes with ease and can bore any arc of a circle. These bits will not move off center through unusual grain or knots. Great for mounting mini-quartz clock movements, cup hinges and door locks. Sizes 1/4-Inch to 7/8-Inch bits are supplied with solid rims. The saw teeth design for larger diameter bits (1-Inch and larger) stop burning and cut faster without losing the advantages of Forstner bit action. Shank size is 3/8-Inch and overall length is 3-1/2-Inch for sizes 1/4-Inch through 2-1/8-Inch excluding metric sizes. For sizes 2-1/4-Inch through 4-1/2-Inch shank size is 1/2-Inch and overall length is 6-3/8-Inch. Use large bits in drill pressMLCS forstner bits drill clean, perfect holes every time2-3/8-Inch DiameterHigh quality steel

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001NXC6WS
• Item model number: 9235
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,389 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #81 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Drill Bits > Forstner Bits

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the correct dimension, March 11, 2011

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This review is from: MLCS 9235 2-3/8-Inch Diameter High Quality Steel Forstner Bit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I needed a 2 3/8 inch forstner bit. Using digital caliper it should measure 2.375 inches. This one measures 2.369 inches. Close but not at all what I needed. I looked at the box it came in and was not surprised to see "Made in China". I'll make sure future purchases will say "Made in USA".
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does the job, February 18, 2010

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I got one of those new peep holes for my front door, you know the ones that are about 2.25" at the widest. It's actually just over (by 0.020") 2.25 so I had to go the next size up at 2.375". Did you know this has a 0.5" shank? I didn't. Did I miss that in the description or...? Luckily I had a hand-help electric hammer drill (a Bosch, man that thing is a power house) that would accept 0.5" shank bits. These bits are not generally meant to be used hand-held but I had no choice. Plus, I already had a center hole so the bit point was useless. I really had the cards stacked against me. I jigged up a container and went at it. I tell you it stuck a couple of times and that drill nearly pulled my arm out of it's socket but, I got through. There was some burning and it was a struggle but, the bit did it's job eventually and I got the hole I wanted. My use was not the intended one for a bit of this size in a hand-held situation but it worked non the less. I got a little build-up on the side but I know the next time I use it (hopefully in a drill press with a nice constant speed and maybe some dry lube) it will get me through (pun intended).

Good bit. Did an unexpected job. Fine price.

4.0 out of 5 stars forstner drill bits, February 24, 2010

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the product worked great. It was use for home use. I drilled 12 holes in red oak and it performed perfect.