{"title":"Forstner Drill Bits","description":"\u003ch2\u003eForstner Drill Bit Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForstner drill bits produce FLAT-BOTTOMED + CLEAN-SIDED holes in WOOD — hole type standard twist drills + spade bits CAN'T MATCH. Cabinet making + furniture + hinge cup + dowel + flat-bottom hole work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForstner Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Forstner Bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet + furniture — workshop standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaw-Tooth Forstner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaner cut + faster + larger sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccurate location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Sizes (15-65mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHinge cup + dowel + cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHSS \/ Carbide Tipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardwood + production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" or Larger Shank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatch to drill press chuck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forstner bits = DRILL PRESS preferred — not handheld (chatter + grab). MEDIUM SPEED + light feed. Clear chips frequently. Sharp bit + slow feed = clean hole. For HINGE CUPS use 35mm Forstner (European cabinet standard). Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/sutton-tools\"\u003eSutton Tools\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/bordo\"\u003eBordo\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/drilling\"\u003edrilling\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/spade-drill-bit-sets\"\u003espade drill bits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/auger-drill-bit-sets\"\u003eauger drill bits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eForstner Drill Bits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForstner drill bits produce flat-bottomed, clean-sided holes in wood — a hole type that standard twist drills and spade bits cannot produce accurately. The circular rim of the Forstner bit scores a clean periphery, and the central spur anchors the bit accurately on the marked centre before any material is removed by the rim. The result is a precisely located, flat-bottomed hole with minimal tear-out at the surface. Forstner bits are the correct tool for hinge boring, shelf pin drilling, concealed fitting pockets, and any application in joinery and cabinetry where hole quality and accuracy matter. AIMS Industrial supplies Forstner bits for woodworking, joinery, and cabinet making applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forstner bit has three key elements: a centre spur that pilots the bit into the material; a pair of angled outer cutters (chippers) that remove the bulk of the material from the bottom of the hole; and a continuous rim (or a serrated saw-tooth rim in the self-cleaning variant) that scores the clean periphery. The standard round-rim Forstner bit works best on the drill press where a controlled, steady feed rate is applied. Sawtooth (also called multi-spur or serrated) Forstner bits are more aggressive, clear chips better in deep holes, and can be used in handheld drills more successfully than the standard form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForstner bits are used in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinge boring (35mm diameter is the standard for concealed cup hinges in cabinetry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf support pin holes in cabinet sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock body pockets in doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny application requiring a clean, flat-bottomed hole — including cross-grain holes, angled holes, and overlapping or tangential holes that would cause twist drills to wander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDrill Press vs Handheld Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForstner bits require a rigid, consistent feed rate and speed — a drill press is the correct tool for most Forstner bit work. High-quality sawtooth Forstner bits can be used in a handheld drill at low speed for hinge boring where a press is impractical. Always use a backing board to prevent tear-out at the exit of through-holes. For bit selection for specific timber and joinery applications, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize Range and Sets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForstner bits are available individually in specific diameters and in multi-piece sets covering the most common sizes. Sets typically range from 15mm to 50mm in 5mm steps, providing the key diameters for hinge boring, shelf pins, and lock pockets in one kit. The 35mm diameter is the specific size required for standard concealed cup hinges — the most common Forstner bit application in cabinet and furniture making. AIMS Industrial stocks Forstner bits for woodworking and cabinet making applications across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"p-n-166044649-35mm-forstner-drill-bit-tungsten-carbide","title":"P\u0026N 166044649 35mm Forstner Drill Bit - Tungsten Carbide","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:16px 0;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eAccurate, repeatable holes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eWorkshop and trade duty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eIndustrial quality\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;margin:0;\"\u003eSutton drill bit made for accurate, repeatable holes across general workshop and trade applications. 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