What Does Forstner Bit Mean

: a spurless wood-drilling bit used especially for drilling blind holes.

What is the purpose of a Forstner bit?

Forstner bits are unique in their ability to drill overlapping holes, notches on the edges of a workpiece, and angled holes on the face of a workpiece (pocket holes, for example). The bit will cut whether or not the center spur is engaging the workpiece.

How do you pronounce Forstner?

  1. f-OR-s-t-n-er.
  2. For-st-ner.
  3. f. Jairo Beier.
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