DRILL BIT GUIDES
Drill Bits Knowledge Base: Precision Boring for Furniture Makers
Boring clean, tearout-free holes in hardwood requires matching the exact bit geometry to the operation. Browse our evaluations of Forstner, Brad-Point, and Auger bits.
CORNERSTONE GUIDE
Drill Bits for Furniture Makers: Every Type Explained
An exhaustive breakdown of spur geometry, chip clearance flutes, and heat management for furniture boring.
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Forstner Bit Shootout: Fisch vs Colt vs Famag
Laboratory temperature and rim-tearout testing across three premium brands.
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Brad-Point Geometry: Tuning Your Bits
How to dress the spurs on your brad points for glass-smooth entry holes.
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Depth Collars & Stop Blocks Setup
Eliminating wobble and scoring when using mechanical depth collars.
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