{"id":1449,"date":"2021-12-02T21:53:20","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T02:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=1449"},"modified":"2021-12-24T18:22:27","modified_gmt":"2021-12-24T23:22:27","slug":"how-to-use-a-forstner-bit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-use-a-forstner-bit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use a Forstner Bit (With a Power Drill or a Drill Press)"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you need to bore a precise, flat-bottomed hole with no tear out or defects, you\u2019re gonna need to break out the Forstner bit. While hole saw, spade bits<\/a> and auger bits<\/a> can all be used to punch holes through wood and other materials, none of them can create the precise, clean holes that Forstner bits can.<\/p>\n

Some people are under the impression that Forstner bits can only be used with a drill press, and using one in a handheld drill will lead to inaccurate holes. This is because Forstner bits have a tendency to slip or \u2018walk\u2019 on the surface of the wood \u2013 leaving unsightly marks and causing inaccurate hole drilling.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s true that boring holes using a Forstner bit in a handheld drill is more challenging, it is by no means impossible. I\u2019ll show you how to drill accurate holes both with and without a drill press, so you can bore perfect holes for whatever project you\u2019re working on.<\/p>\n

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