The Freud Precision Shear 16-Piece Forstner Bit Set (PB-100) delivers professional-grade boring performance across a full range of diameters - from 1/4 in. up to 2 1/8 in. - making it an ideal solution for woodworkers who need clean, flat-bottom holes in hardwoods, softwoods, veneered plywood, solid surface, and composite materials. Engineered in Austria with quality forged construction, this comprehensive set covers every common Forstner bit size in 1/8 in. increments and arrives ready to use in a sturdy wooden storage box. Whether you are drilling pocket holes, overlapping holes, or precise flat-bottom bores, the Precision Shear series provides the accuracy and finish quality that demanding woodworking projects require.

Key Features

• Razor-sharp serrated cutting edges - produce smooth, flat-bottom holes with minimal tearout, so finished surfaces require less cleanup and sanding.
• Ultra Sharp Spur - ensures an accurate starting point on the workpiece, preventing the bit from wandering and delivering precisely located holes every time.
• Steep Angled Cutting Edges - produce holes that are smooth and flat, and create "chisel-like" curls for fast, clean chip removal, keeping the cut cool and reducing clogging during deep boring operations.
• Quality Forged Construction - provides extended service life compared to cast alternatives, meaning the bits hold their edge longer through repeated use in hardwoods and composites.
• Sizes from 1/4 in. to 2 1/8 in. in 1/8 in. increments - gives you complete coverage for hinge mortises, shelf pin holes, and large-diameter bores without switching between separate sets.
• Compatible with both drill press and hand-held drill - offering flexibility to use the set in stationary shop setups or on-site portable drilling applications.
• Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee - protects your investment and confirms the manufacturer stands behind the durability and performance of every bit in the set.
• Wooden storage box included - keeps all 16 bits organized, protected, and easy to identify at a glance, reducing setup time between tasks.

Why This Product

• One set covers the full common Forstner range - with 16 bits spanning 1/4 in. through 2 1/8 in., this set eliminates the need to purchase individual bits for different project requirements, making it practical for both hobbyists and professional woodworkers.
• Clean results in demanding materials - the Precision Shear serrated edge geometry is specifically designed to bore cleanly through veneered plywood and solid surface materials where tear-out and splintering are common problems with lesser-quality bits.
• Flat-bottom and overlapping hole capability - unlike standard twist bits, these Forstner bits drill true flat-bottom holes and can overlap without losing accuracy, which is essential for creating recesses, mortises, and decorative inlays.
• Forged Austrian construction with a lifetime guarantee - quality forged bodies resist flex and breakage under the lateral forces that Forstner-style boring generates, and the Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee provides long-term confidence in the purchase.

Specifications

• Brand: Freud
• Sub-Brand: Precision Shear
• Model Number: PB-100
• Category: Forstner Bit Sets
• Diameter: 1/4 in. to 2 1/8 in.
• Length: 3 1/2 in.
• Shank: 1/4 in. to 3/8 in.
• Rotation: RH
• Pieces: 16
• Compatible Tools: Drill Press; Hand Held Drill
• Compatible Materials: Composites; Solid Surface; Veneered Plywood; Hardwoods; Softwoods
• Set Contents: PB-001, PB-002, PB-003, PB-004, PB-005, PB-006, PB-007, PB-008, PB-009, PB-010, PB-011, PB-012, PB-013, PB-014, PB-015, PB-016
• Country of Origin: Austria

Approved Applications

• Drilling flat-bottom holes, pocket holes, and overlapping holes in wood and wood composite materials.
• Boring through plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods for furniture making, cabinetry, shelving, and general woodworking.
• Creating hinge mortises, shelf pin recesses, and large-diameter bores in solid surface and veneered plywood panels.

What's Included

• 16x Freud Precision Shear Forstner Bits (PB-001 through PB-016), ranging from 1/4 in. to 2 1/8 in. in diameter
• Wooden storage and organization box