Drawer finger pull - 35 MM Forstner bit recommendation

[laura vianello]

I finally got to the conclusion that it would be easier for all my 3/4 BB front drawers to do simple 1" finger pull (cutout) with a forstner bit. I got the Freud 1" and I like the size. I wanted to do a 35mm hole in the back of the drawer to create a leap for the finger to pull easily. In addition, I will be able to use the 35mm bit for the Blum hinges going forward (the Kreg forstner bit I have will not last long). Do you have any recommendation about the brand/mfg for 35mm forstner bit? I read on AMZ that the Freud 35mm is not really good (it looks like it is not made in Austria like my 1"). FYI, I do not use the Forstner bit in a drill press because I do not have one. Thanks in advance

[Adam Herman]

I have been happy with my metric set from CMT orange tools. nice plastic case too.

[Rod Sheridan]

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...80,42240,53317

That's the one I have.

So far it has drilled 56 kitchens full of cabinet doors and doesn't need sharpening................Rod.

[laura vianello]

thanks so much!

[Ben Rivel]

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...80,42240,53317

That's the one I have.

So far it has drilled 56 kitchens full of cabinet doors and doesn't need sharpening................Rod.

That is awesome! Ive never seen that one at Lee Valley before. I pick up one of those next time they do free shipping!

[Mark W Pugh]

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...80,42240,53317

That's the one I have.

So far it has drilled 56 kitchens full of cabinet doors and doesn't need sharpening................Rod.

Now I want one!!

[fRED mCnEILL]

I build drawers with 1 1/8 finger pulls using this set from Lee Valley. http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...80,42240,63566
I have probably drilled 5 or 600 holes in BB plywood with that bit. I use a drill press.If you are going to drill a lot I think it would be difficult with a big forstner bit.

[Jim Becker]

I have Fisch metric forstner bits and they have performed very well for me.