Suggestion for countersink bits

[Rick Gifford]

I am interested in picking up a set of countersink bits. Anyone have recommendations on quality?

Thanks for any input!

[David Sharp]

I have always used the ones made by Fuller. They make them in sets with the tapered bits and depth stops. I don't have a site but most marine supply houses sell them

[Steve Clardy]

Last set was Snappy Brand. Seem to be good so far

[Todd Burch]

I only use one. It's made by Amana. It has carbide cutters and a 1/8" drill bit with a hex screw where you can change the depth of the drill bit. 3/8" countersink, works great with 3/8" tapered plugs you cut yourself.

Otherwise, I use screws that have a built-in countersink nib under the head - they self countersink.

Todd

[John Thompson]

I only use two.. a #8 & #10. I've tried a ton of different ones over the years but the ones I use now are the best I've run across. They leave a very clean hole to plug. After I purchased one of each 5 year ago, I purchased two more of each in case the source dried up. So far... both are still working great and the back-ups sit and wait.

And un-likely source, but the sinks are Wolfcraft which the Orange Box still carries as I saw them on the rack at my local this afternoon.

Sarge..

[Gary Keedwell]

I am interested in picking up a set of countersink bits. Anyone have recommendations on quality?

Thanks for any input!
I like to shop online at my favorite toy I mean tool store.

http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.aspx?c=2&cat=3,41306,41328,32308&p=32308
But one day I'm going to get this one.http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.aspx?c=2&cat=3,41306,41328,41012&p=41012

Gary

[Dan Forman]

I have the set in Gary's first link, and love them. They cut cleaner than anything else I have ever tried. Now if someone could design something that works on the same principle, but includes a bit, that would get my attention. Since I use mostly non tapered screws nowdays, the pair of Fullers mostly go unused. I did grow weary of unclogging the cutters on them, no such problems with the ones from Lee Valley. I'm sure other places carry them as well.

Dan

[glenn bradley]

I use the ones like Gary shows. I'll never go back.

[Rick Gifford]

I appreciate the responses. I'm going to take a close look at what has been mentioned. Those $25 set at Lee Valley look like a nice set. Says they will handle all sizes... thats a plus.

[Matt Lentzner]

I have this set with the matching plug cutters.

http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.aspx?c=2&p=32334&cat=3,41306,41330&ap=1

I like it although the countersinking cutter has a tendency to plug up with sawdust. They are certainly better than the cheapo Wolf set I had previously. The profile of the drill part matches a cabinet screw while the Wolf bit was a straight taper. The plug cutters cut at an angle for pretty much foolproof installation.

Matt

[J. Greg Jones]

I have this set with the matching plug cutters.

Matt

Matt, I was looking at that set last week and was curious as to why it includes two stop collars? Are they to be used with the countersink bits (looks like they already have adjustable stops) or are they for use with other drill bits?

[Maurice Metzger]

Well, just to finish all the Lee Valley options - I use these and like them very much:

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=44708&cat=1,180,42240,42281&ap=1

But I haven't tried the other ones. Also I usually countersink in softwoods or plywood.

WWLLVT - Woodworkers Love Lee Valley Tools :-)

Maurice