Need new countersinks

[Chapel Eastland]

Today, a 20 year-old 3/8ths countersink rolled off the table and was damaged. I can't remember where I got it or what brand it was.

Need recommendations for new ones. Thanks.

[Phillip Mitchell]

Fuller countersinks are up there and what I'd buy today if i needed a new one or a set.

[peter gagliardi]

M.A. Ford makes an excellent single flute countersink- the best I have tried. Fullers are very good as well, but I do not like the chatter that the 4 flute cutters make.
The single flute is better in my opinion.

[Carl Beckett]

I bought a set of tapered drill/countersinks at Woodcraft on sale. They work fine imo (and dramatically cheaper than Fuller).

Otherwise I use metalworking countersinks when just wanting to countersink. Usually the single flute type (not the type that has a hole through the side). Agree the 4 flute cutters can chatter (less of an issue if drilling at the same time, but when just a countersink way too much chatter).

[glenn bradley]

I also have a single flute preference. Pick your brand.

Inexpensive. (http://www.leevalley.com/us/Wood/page.aspx?p=32308&cat=1,180,42240,42281&ap=1)

Not-so-inexpensive. (https://www.woodcraft.com/products/fisch-deburring-countersink-bit-15-20mm-d-x-12mm-sh-85mm-oal)

I have run the inexpensive ones for many years. Only HCS but, easily hones on the drill press to razor sharp.

[George Yetka]

I like the ones I got at lee valley
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=71860&cat=1,180,42240,42281,71860

They have a nice stop that doesn't bruise the wood I believe they are Amana
On amanas site there is 3 sizes

[Bill Dufour]

Spend a little extra and buy the countersink cage type. The 1/4 drive type max out around 3/8. You can buy cages with a plastic foot so the wood is not marred. easy depth adjustment within 1/1000 inch every time. Check aircraft supply stores and ebay. Ebay for the cages and watch out to get the correct angle as much aircraft stuff is 100 degrees.

[Chapel Eastland]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I have tapered bits and countersinks for drilling, but sometimes a stand-alone countersink is very useful.

[Rich Engelhardt]

This is one of the many 20% off items I toss in the cart if I do't have anything else to.....lower my cost of disposable tools.....on any given trip to the Far East Junk Store (aka Harbor Freight).

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-In-1-Hex-Bit-Countersink-Tool-68535.html (https://www.harborfreight.com/3-In-1-Hex-Bit-Countersink-Tool-68535.html)


What can I say? :o:o:o They work for me & anyhow, I lose ten times as many as I break or dull.

[Alan Lightstone]

I use and like the Lee Valley ones a lot.

[Orlando Gonzalez]

I use the Fuller CS. Top notch product. M.A. Ford's are also top notch.