Reliable Drill/countersink Bit Combinations

[Keith Coburn]

Over the years, I've bought these from numerous suppliers. Every one I have allows the drill bit to slip inside the countersink portion. I'll set the depth for a 1 1/4" screw and after boring a hole or two, the bit will slip up into the countersink. This, I know, is a minor irritation, but I'm getting older and crankier. Does anyone know of a supplier that sells them that locks the depth up tight?

[Jeff Willard]

Have you tried a Fuller? Available from a number of suppliers, including Woodcraft and Lee Valley.

[Keith Coburn]

Jeff,
Thanks for your reply. I think I have one from Fuller, but I'll have to check to see if I can identify.Last one I tried was from Lee Valley. Same problem--the bit eventually slips up. Maybe my problem is "operator error", like pushing them too fast.

[Matthew Hills]

Excellent question. This is one of my peeves, too.

Matt

[Van Huskey]

If all else fails use a stop coller behind the countersink, Fuller makes them also. Fuller uses 2 set screws in their countersinks (the ones I have anyway) which is better than a lot have seen.

[Rick Lizek]

http://www.wlfuller.com/html/Catalog25small.pdf
Everyone knows about the Fuller type J countersink and most of the other ones at LV are patterned after them but you want the Fuller type J and you won't have anymore problems with the bit loosening. I also prefer the makita quad type countersinks.
http://www.amazon.com/Makita-Quad-Driver-Pre-Drill-Countersink-13-Piece/dp/B0000224F5/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1262774328&sr=8-1

35 years in the trade you know what's best!

[Greg Sznajdruk]

I use the Makita. They have a flat surface ground on the shank of the drill bit for the set screw. Also when reversing the counter sink to use the screw driver the holder will accept the drill bit extend out fully, I have others where the drill bit will bottom out in the holder before the slip collar will engage.

Greg

[Gary Redden]

I use the Jack Rabbit system and it works the best of any that I have used. http://www.jackrabbittool.com/ You can purchase via direct from them or several other websites. It is the same system Norm uses...

Gary