MLCS 9146 Forstner 16-Piece Bit Set in Wooden Box

Reviews of MLCS 9146 Forstner 16-Piece Bit Set in Wooden Box

1.) Satisfied so far
Reviewed by: Fenton Mom Fenton, MI United States
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The product arrived and was as advertised. Worked properly. Appears to be a good value for the price.

2.) A Nice Set To Have Around
Reviewed by: J. Saxton Cinnaminson, New Jersey United States
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For the price, this is a good set to have around if you only use the once in a while. It fit the needs I have. If you use them everyday, then move up to the next level of quality. Fast Ship.

3.) Worth Every Penny
Reviewed by: N. J. Stickney Maine
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This set includes a lot of popular forstner bit sizes with a handy wooden case to keep them in. I store mine near my drill press since I use them fairly often. They are not as well made as other sets that cost several times more money, but as others have said, what do you expect for 30 dollars? I have no issues using a Delta benchtop drill press and boring through 5/4 maple stock with little to no burning at all. Just have to clear the chips a few times.

Its another solid set by MLCS. Not for the fine craftsman looking for a nearly flawless cut, but great for hogging out holes with a decent quality cut. I would buy it again in a heart beat.

4.) You get what you pay for
Reviewed by: I. Schonfeld
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If you're looking for a cheap set of forstner bits, that's what you'll get.

These bits are almost well made - up until the part where they're supposed to sharpen them at the factory. They aren't. The teeth are shaped, but not sharp. If you use them as-is, they will burn through the wood, but do not produce actual shavings or a clean cut. If you take a few minutes to hand sharpen the bit you want to use, it then does a decent job.

It's really a case of "you get what you pay for" - what do you expect for $30?

5.) MLCS Forstner 16 Piece Bit Set
Reviewed by: James L. Dooley
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Have lightly used, but this was a replacement set. It appears to be reliable and just above basic. If you work daily with Forstner Bits, I recommend buying upper scale. If you use ramdomly, these are it for the price. Larry

6.) cheap in every way
Reviewed by: Sam M.
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This is not the drill bit set you buy for a woodshop but if you a diy-er and you want to have a variety of bit sizes lying around these are worth the price. The bits are far from great alot of the bits arent even centered on the shank and the burn the heck oout of the wood. However they work and helped me finish my project. (a cnc machine that I built from [...]).

Features of MLCS 9146 Forstner 16-Piece Bit Set in Wooden Box

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" to 7/8" bits are supplied with solid rims. The saw teeth design for larger diameter bits (1" and larger) stop burning and cut faster without losing the advantages of Forstner bit action. Includes these HIGH QUALITY STEEL bits: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", 1-1/8", 1-1/4", 1-3/8", 1-1/2", 1-5/8", 1-3/4", 1-7/8", 2", 2-1/8". Shank size is 3/8" and overall length is 3-1/2" for sizes 1/4" through 2 1/8".

1.) Quality, precision ground, steel bits in 16-piece set;
2.) Designed to drill flat bottom or through holes cleanly in end grain, thin stock, veneers, and regular stock;
3.) Easily enlarge existing holes and can bore any arc of a circle;
4.) Great for mounting mini-quartz clock movements, cup hinges, and door locks;
5.) Includes wooden box;

Package Height x Length x Width: 13.3 in. x 13.3 in. x 7.1 in.
Package Weight: 4.95 lbs.