1 comments about Bench Dog 40-027 ProPlate, Phenolic Predrilled 3.6-Inch Bit Opening.

1. This is a flat and sturdy plate for the fine BenchDog table. The lack of interchangeable rings is a real weak point, however. I've had to purchase two seperate plates with different size openings and then alternate my router between them. That's a real hassle when you are busy and in a hurry, not to mention expensive. The new aluminum plate is supposed to have different sized rings, however I have not yet seen it available.
   -This product would have merited a "5 Star" rating were it not for this oversight in design.

4 comments about Freud FB-100 16-Piece Diablo Forstner Bit Set.

1. For precision holes the best bits are forstner bits. If you work with wood like I do than you want the best. These bits will not chip your wood like other bits.



2. The 1/2 inch bit blunted on the first use while trying to make it through an inch of maple. Not a little bit blunted, but to the point where I discarded the bit - all the edges were absolutely round. Go for carbide. - revised 3/8/02 - I was running the damn thing backwards in the drill, and burned it! Stupid move. However, I'd still recommend carbide. HSS bits can lose temper, carbide - not so much. These bad boys can get pretty hot in a drill press, and if you turn 'em blue, you burned it.



3. I'm not really sure what foozleface was talking about. I had a project where I needed to bore a 3/4" hole through the end-grain of hard maple, which is significantly harder on a bit than edge grain. Upon the recommendation of a 30-year master woodworker, I purchased the Freud forstner bits. He told me that Freud was the best and I haven't been able to prove him wrong. I drilled through that maple like butter. Freud sold me.



4. I HAVE USED THE BITS ON ALL KINDS OF WOOD AND THEY MAKE A VERY CLEAN HOLE FROM THE CUT AT THE TOP OF THE HOLE TO THE BOTTOM AND THE SIZE RANGE IT PERFECT. THE DIAMETER OF THE CUT IS ALSO GREAT.

No comments about Clamping Miter Gauge.

No comments about Ingersoll Rand 1103 1/4-Inch Ultra Duty Air Ratchet Wrench.

No comments about Gear Wrench 9707 7/16-Inch Flexible Combination Ratcheting Wrench.

No comments about Two Cherries 515-3441 Carving Tools In Wood Box - 11 Piece Set.

No comments about Black & Decker 74-581 Mouse Polishing Kit.

No comments about Stabilus Lid Stay Gas Spring Medium Duty (Pair) Silver.

1 comments about Dead On T16 Eagle Series 16 oz Finish Hammer Straight Handle.

1. great weight and finish. handle could be an inch longer as am used to using larger hammers.

No comments about 10" CLOTH BACKED PSA ADHESIVE SANDING DISC 220 GRIT - 2 DISC PACK.