Professional Flat Wood Boring Drill Bit Set | Forstner Bits for Hinge & Furniture Making

This SKU-100ED is a professional-grade, 6-piece flat routing drill bit set, also known as a forstner-style hinge boring bit set. Titanium-coated for extended life and made from high-speed steel (HSS), this set is engineered for precise, flat-bottomed drilling essential for cabinet making, furniture assembly, and hinge installation.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Bit Construction: Titanium-Coated High-Speed Steel (HSS) for durability and heat resistance.

• Bit Design: Features a sharp, self-centering pilot point for accurate starting and saw-tooth cutting edges on the rim for fast, clean material removal.

• Shank Type: Standard round shank compatible with most drills, drill presses, and CNC routers.

• Material Compatibility: Engineered for clean drilling in wood, aluminum, plastic, brass, and thin sheet metal.

• Set Includes: 6 Bits: 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 6.5mm, 8mm.

• Primary Application: Creating precise, flat-bottomed holes for cabinet hinges, dowels, inlays, and other woodworking joinery.

Core Benefits:

• Precision Flat-Bottom Holes: The unique design drills clean, flat-bottomed holes, unlike standard twist drills which leave a conical point. This is critical for hinge cups and other flush-mounted hardware.

• Clean, Tear-Out Free Edges: The saw-tooth rim shears material cleanly, minimizing splintering and tear-out on the entry and exit surfaces of the workpiece.

• Versatile Material Use: The titanium-coated HSS construction allows for effective use in both wood and soft metals, making it a versatile set for various projects.

• Self-Centering Point: The sharp central spur ensures the bit starts exactly where placed and does not "walk" across the material surface.

Professional Applications:

• Cabinet & Furniture Making: Drilling precise holes for European-style (concealed) hinge cups, dowel joints, and decorative inlays.

• General Woodworking: Any project requiring a clean, flat-bottomed hole of a specific depth.

• Light Metal & Plastic Fabrication: Suitable for drilling thin non-ferrous metals and plastics where a clean edge is required.

Usage Tips:

• For best results and to prevent bit breakage, use a drill press or a handheld drill at a slow to moderate speed with steady, firm pressure.

• When drilling metals, use a cutting fluid to reduce heat and extend bit life.

• The set is ideal for drilling to a specific depth, as the flat bottom allows for consistent depth measurement.

Every order at TINKR promises fast shipping to your door, anywhere in New Zealand. Within 1-3 business days. Courier pickups Monday - Friday. Excluding public holidays.

Our standard delivery requires a signature upon receipt, however type any delivery instructions in the box provided during the TINKR check out on how you want your order delivered. For example, No signature required or leave on front porch etc.

While it is possible for many Auckland orders to be delivered the same day, delivery estimates are; North Island - Overnight. South Island and Rural - extra 1-2 days