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    Better Results with Forstner Bits

    May 07, 2019 3 minutes
    Written by: Phil Huber

    When it comes to drilling holes, I often reach for a Forstner bit. This type of bit is designed to drill a precise hole with a flat bottom. It’s ideal for creating counterbores, recesses, and mortises.

    But as simple as drilling a hole sounds, there’s more to using a Forstner bit than meets the eye. It takes an understanding of the different kinds of bits as well as some shop-tested tips and techniques for getting the best

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