Just got a new 500+ page catalog from Grizzly today.
They have several sets of forstner bits at what appear to be pretty
good prices. Some are from SteeleX, others like the set on back cover
for $24.95 (reg $49) doesn't mention a mfg. (unless they are Grizzly's
own brand???
Does anyone have any experiences with these?
I really just need a 35mm bit for some face frame hinges, is a 1 3/8"
bit close enough? Only off by a fraction when you do the conversion.
I don't plan on using them very often, but, they seem like a nice thing
to have.
ThankX,
Ron
Whatever you do, don't repeat the mistake I made Saturday.
Some company came to town, rented a big hall, and sold crap.
I bought 16 forstner bits for $10. Some cut poorly, some don't cut at all.
I don't have the heart to throw them out, but I probably should.
My set looks exactly like the cheap set in the Grizzly catalog. I sure hope
it isn't the same crap. $10 was bad enough, but $25 would be that much
worse.
The worst buy though was the reciprocating saw for $10. I don't need one
very often, and I figured "how bad can it be?" Well, I found out; it broke
the first time I used it. The zinc casting were so thin they flexed like
cheap plastic. Odd thing is, I don't see how they can make even make crap
like that for $10. I mean, there is all the castings, the motor, box,
shipping, etc. It is a pity they couldn't have made it just a bit better.
I did buy some decent clamps for $8 and an angle grinder that has held up so
far for $7.
In article <%[email protected]>, "Toller" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Whatever you do, don't repeat the mistake I made Saturday.
>Some company came to town, rented a big hall, and sold crap.
>
>I bought 16 forstner bits for $10. Some cut poorly, some don't cut at all. [snip]
For sixty-three cents apiece, you were expecting something better? LOL
>
>The worst buy though was the reciprocating saw for $10. I don't need one
>very often, and I figured "how bad can it be?" Well, I found out; it broke
>the first time I used it. [snip]
Should not be a surprise.
>I did buy some decent clamps for $8 and an angle grinder that has held up so
>far for $7.
Yeah, well, just wait til the first time you actually *use* it... <g>
--
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 23:32:31 +0000, Ron wrote:
> Just got a new 500+ page catalog from Grizzly today.
>
> They have several sets of forstner bits at what appear to be pretty
> good prices. Some are from SteeleX, others like the set on back cover
> for $24.95 (reg $49) doesn't mention a mfg. (unless they are Grizzly's
> own brand???
>
> Does anyone have any experiences with these?
>
> I really just need a 35mm bit for some face frame hinges, is a 1 3/8"
> bit close enough? Only off by a fraction when you do the conversion.
>
> I don't plan on using them very often, but, they seem like a nice thing
> to have.
A 1-3/8" works fine, I use it all the time and I think it's a
better/tighter fit. It's also if bought at a woodcraft, a bunch less
expensive than the 35mm.
-Doug
"Ron" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:jumKb.294566$_M.1613874@attbi_s54...
> Just got a new 500+ page catalog from Grizzly today.
>
> They have several sets of forstner bits at what appear to be pretty
> good prices. Some are from SteeleX, others like the set on back cover
> for $24.95 (reg $49) doesn't mention a mfg. (unless they are Grizzly's
> own brand???
>
> Does anyone have any experiences with these?
>
> I really just need a 35mm bit for some face frame hinges, is a 1 3/8"
> bit close enough? Only off by a fraction when you do the conversion.
>
> I don't plan on using them very often, but, they seem like a nice thing
> to have.
>
> ThankX,
> Ron
>
I used a 1 3/8 for Blum hinges and it worked great. It was tight after I got
a little paint overspray but the hinge still seated fine. I bought whatever
brand was carried by HD and it worked fine in MDF. Hmmm, let me qualify
that. I tried some test holes with my cordless drill and could not keep the
bit from "walking" sideways as the bit went deeper. I had to use the drill
press, which required fashioning a large table for it to support the cabinet
doors. Believe me, I have more tools than sense because I inherited a lot of
fantastic stuff. Here I was struggling with the cordless while the drill
press was (literally) gathering dust ten feet away.
I got my Grizzly catalog today too. Makes for nice bedtime reading!
Tom
"JeffC" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Could the company be Homier? They sell a lot of HF junk.
>
Yes it was. HF junk looks good in comparison. I just couldn't believe it
was a bad as it was.
"Ron" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:jumKb.294566$_M.1613874@attbi_s54...
> Just got a new 500+ page catalog from Grizzly today.
>
> They have several sets of forstner bits at what appear to be pretty
> good prices. Some are from SteeleX, others like the set on back cover
> for $24.95 (reg $49) doesn't mention a mfg. (unless they are Grizzly's
> own brand???
>
> Does anyone have any experiences with these?
>
> I really just need a 35mm bit for some face frame hinges, is a 1 3/8"
> bit close enough? Only off by a fraction when you do the conversion.
>
Look on page 341 of the catalog. The 35mm hinge boring bit is what you
need.
Frank
Ron wrote:
> Just got a new 500+ page catalog from Grizzly today.
>
> They have several sets of forstner bits at what appear to be pretty
> good prices. Some are from SteeleX, others like the set on back cover
> for $24.95 (reg $49) doesn't mention a mfg. (unless they are Grizzly's
> own brand???
>
> Does anyone have any experiences with these?
>
> I really just need a 35mm bit for some face frame hinges, is a 1 3/8"
> bit close enough? Only off by a fraction when you do the conversion.
>
> I don't plan on using them very often, but, they seem like a nice thing
> to have.
>
> ThankX,
> Ron
>
>
>
>
I use the 1 3/8" all the time. I have not had a problem with the fit of
the hinge. Fits snugly and yet a gentle tap will align it with the door
frame. Like others, the difference between 35mm and 1 3/8" is so small
that it does not make that much of a difference.
On Tue, 06 Jan 2004 05:34:51 GMT, "Toller" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Whatever you do, don't repeat the mistake I made Saturday.
>Some company came to town, rented a big hall, and sold crap.
>
>I bought 16 forstner bits for $10. Some cut poorly, some don't cut at all.
>I don't have the heart to throw them out, but I probably should.
>My set looks exactly like the cheap set in the Grizzly catalog. I sure hope
>it isn't the same crap. $10 was bad enough, but $25 would be that much
>worse.
>
>The worst buy though was the reciprocating saw for $10. I don't need one
>very often, and I figured "how bad can it be?" Well, I found out; it broke
>the first time I used it. The zinc casting were so thin they flexed like
>cheap plastic. Odd thing is, I don't see how they can make even make crap
>like that for $10. I mean, there is all the castings, the motor, box,
>shipping, etc. It is a pity they couldn't have made it just a bit better.
>
>I did buy some decent clamps for $8 and an angle grinder that has held up so
>far for $7.
>
hmmmmmm....... sounds like the cummins tool show came to town. been to
one left quickly. what a pile o crap they sell. saw a 12 dollar
cordles drill and it said made by hitachi one the tag in fromt of it
but the lable on the drill said cummins tool co. lol.... lots o folks
must fall for this crud cause they are still in business.
skeez
JeffC wrote:
> Could the company be Homier? They sell a lot of HF junk.
They sell the stuff that was so crappy HF wouldn't put their name on it.
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Could the company be Homier? They sell a lot of HF junk.
Jeff
"Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:%[email protected]...
> Whatever you do, don't repeat the mistake I made Saturday.
> Some company came to town, rented a big hall, and sold crap.
>
> I bought 16 forstner bits for $10. Some cut poorly, some don't cut at
all.
> I don't have the heart to throw them out, but I probably should.
> My set looks exactly like the cheap set in the Grizzly catalog. I sure
hope
> it isn't the same crap. $10 was bad enough, but $25 would be that much
> worse.
>
> The worst buy though was the reciprocating saw for $10. I don't need one
> very often, and I figured "how bad can it be?" Well, I found out; it
broke
> the first time I used it. The zinc casting were so thin they flexed like
> cheap plastic. Odd thing is, I don't see how they can make even make crap
> like that for $10. I mean, there is all the castings, the motor, box,
> shipping, etc. It is a pity they couldn't have made it just a bit better.
>
> I did buy some decent clamps for $8 and an angle grinder that has held up
so
> far for $7.
>
>
"Toller" <[email protected]> writes:
> My set looks exactly like the cheap set in the Grizzly catalog. I
> sure hope it isn't the same crap.
My Grizzly forstner bits cut fine.
"Ron" <[email protected]> writes:
> Does anyone have any experiences with these?
I have the round shank version, with the TiN coating. They're
reasonable, but not fantastic. They cut holes, which is all I need.
> I really just need a 35mm bit for some face frame hinges, is a 1
> 3/8" bit close enough? Only off by a fraction when you do the
> conversion.
It's off by 3 thou (too small). Might be too tight if the tolerances
on the hinges are really close.
> I don't plan on using them very often, but, they seem like a nice
> thing to have.
I use mine for more things than I expected.