A Forstner drill bit is a specialized wood boring tool that cuts clean, flat-bottomed holes with precision. The Irwin Marples 1-3/8 inch Forstner bit is designed for drilling in wood and delivers smooth, flat-bottomed holes. The brad point tip ensures clean hole starts even on uneven surfaces, making this bit reliable for accurate boring.
The reduced-shank design features a 3/8 inch round shank that fits 3/8 inch and larger drill presses, providing broad compatibility with standard workshop equipment. Its compact size and lightweight design make it easy to transport and store in your workshop or job site.
Features and Benefits
- Brad Point Tip: Starts each hole cleanly on uneven surfaces and enables precision drilling without bit wandering.
- Flat-Bottomed Holes: Bores smooth, flat-bottomed holes for accurate woodworking results.
- Reduced Shank Design: The 3/8 inch round shank fits all 3/8 inch and larger drills and drill presses for maximum tool compatibility.
- Easy to Insert: The slim shank allows easy insertion into 3/8 inch drill presses.
- Portable and Space-Saving: Lightweight design makes the bit both portable and easy to store.
Specifications
- Brand: Irwin
- Model: 1966933
- Bit Diameter: 1-3/8 inches
- Shank Diameter: 3/8 inch round (reduced)
- Overall Length: 3-1/2 inches
- Bit Type: Forstner wood boring bit
- Tip Style: Brad point
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
