Originally Posted by Snowshoe

Forstner Bit:

Forstner-pattern bits are used wherever edge-holding ability is needed, such as in the overlapping holes of a mortise.
The razor rim allows the bit to hold perfectly, even if the brad point is over a void.

Originally Posted by reible

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Gee if you know that much about the bits it would seem you should own a set...... plus you could have gotten the extra 50 points......

100 point are yours

Ed

Originally Posted by Snowshoe

Gotta learn to quit jumping at the answer so fast and 'read the fine print'. Yes, I do own Forstner bits. I have 2 sets currently.

I started out with a 5 piece set from a second hand store, planning on replacing them with better quality bits as necessary. Then came across a good deal on a 19 piece set at Costco (local warehouse store).

My only real problem with using Forstner bits is that I keep them right next to the drill press and use them constantly -- when I really should be using standard bits in many cases.