CMT537.000.12 - Forstner Bit Set With Case 12-Pce Hl S=8-10 Rh

Great bits - could be a little sharper I guess but maybe Im not using them properly.Otherwise quality compared to several other offerings Ive seen and price is reasonable given the good brand.These are not to be confused with cheaper chinese makes.

excellent, and speedy delivery

They do their job well!

I purchased these as I dislike buying Chinese products, but couldn't justify paying for top brands like Famag or Fisch, I also preferred the range of sizes supplied; as I'm unlikely to use 35mm+, and appreciate the number of mid-sized bits. The packaging is disappointing; a hard plastic cover that is sealed not only around the edges, but internally between several bits, meaning destroying the packaging is the only way to get them out. On close examination: they appear quite well machined, but lack the finish of better makes, the square central lead also appears somewhat crude, although it's nice to see they have gone to the trouble of neatly marking the sizes on the shanks. The biggest let-down is their lack of sharpness, the external radiused portions were particularly blunt on several; some even with flat spots, the main cutting portion was better, but really needed finishing to a higher level. I tried them all in pine and Sapele; and despite my reservations; I was pleased with the quality of cut, edges of holes were crisp, chips were expelled well so no clogging issues, and they cut at a fair rate. So all told, decent, and are probably what you'd expect from mid-range bits, judicious use of a fine diamond file / Dremel will also pay dividends improving their sharpness, particularity after repeated use. I purchased them for £88, the day after they are now advertised for £114, which is now too much for what they are in my opinion.