Forstner bit sharpening

Post by **KurtHuhn** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:11 am

I stumbled upon this link last night:
http://www.leevalley.com/shopping/Instr ... px?p=44383

There's a section at the bottom that deals with the proper sharpening and maintenance of Forstner bits. Figured it might prove useful to some folks since Forstners are in pretty widespread use here for facing various thins.

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:13 pm

Excellent article. The advice, polishing and waxing the chipper face, never occurred to me. I must remember to do that.

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:32 pm

Speaking of Forstner bits: http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite ... orsbit.htm

I don't know the quality, but shipping is free, always a plus. I've bought a few Round Nose and Core Box bits from them - no complaints.

Post by **KurtHuhn** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:38 pm

For half the price, it's worth a try.

Charl · Post by **Charl** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:28 pm

Thanks Kurt, really interesting reading.