The Diablo 5/8" Forstner Bit for Wood is a precision-engineered boring tool built for woodworkers who demand clean, flat-bottomed holes in a wide range of wood materials. Crafted by Diablo from high-speed steel with a forged, hardened steel body, this bit is designed to drill straight, angled, and overlapping holes in hardwoods, softwoods, veneered plywood, and MDF - making it a reliable choice for cabinetry, furniture building, joinery, and general woodworking tasks. Whether you are using a drill press for precision work or a handheld drill on the job site, this 5/8" Forstner bit delivers consistently smooth, accurate results with minimal tearout.

Key Features

• High-speed steel construction with a forged, hardened steel body - provides long bit life and maintains a sharp cutting edge through repeated use in hardwoods and softwoods alike
• Steep, angled cutting edges - produce smooth, flat-bottomed holes and create chisel-like curls that clear chips quickly for fast, clean boring without clogging
• Ultra-sharp spur tip - resists walking on the material surface so your holes start exactly where intended, ensuring accurate placement every time
• Double-ground, serrated rim edge - reduces splintering and chipping at the hole perimeter, leaving a cleaner finish in veneered plywood and MDF where surface quality matters most
• Drills straight, angled, or overlapping holes - gives woodworkers the versatility to create pocket holes, flat-bottom recesses, and compound layouts from a single bit
• Requires a minimum chuck size of 3/8" - compatible with most standard drill presses and handheld drills commonly found in professional and hobbyist shops
• 5/16" shank with 3-1/2" overall length - provides sufficient reach for typical boring depths while fitting securely in compatible chucks

Why This Product

• The forged hardened steel body holds its edge longer than lesser-quality bits, meaning fewer sharpening interruptions and more consistent results across long production runs in hardwoods and softwoods.
• The combination of a sharp spur and a serrated cutting edge makes this bit especially well-suited for veneered plywood and MDF - materials where splintering and tearout can ruin a finished surface and require costly rework.
• Its ability to drill straight, angled, and overlapping holes from a single 5/8" bit reduces the need for multiple specialty tools, making it a practical, space-efficient addition to any woodworking toolkit.
• At 5/8" diameter, this bit covers one of the most commonly needed boring sizes for shelf pin holes, dowel joints, and hardware recesses - making it a high-use, everyday tool for both shop professionals and serious DIYers.

Specifications

• Brand: Diablo
• Manufacturer Part Number: FB-004
• Product Group: Forstner Bits
• Category: Individual Bits
• Diameter: 5/8"
• Length: 3-1/2"
• Shank: 5/16"
• Compatible Tools: Drill Press; Hand Held Drill
• Compatible Materials: Hardwoods; Softwoods; Veneered Plywood; MDF
• Pack Quantity: 1
• Country of Origin: Austria

Approved Applications

• Drilling flat-bottom holes, pocket holes, or overlapping holes in wood materials
• Boring through plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods with a drill press or handheld drill