The Freud 1-1/8" Forstner Bit is a premium carbide boring tool engineered for woodworkers and tradespeople who demand clean, precise holes in a wide range of materials. Unlike standard high speed steel Forstner bits, this carbide-tipped bit resists burning, maintains its edge far longer, and delivers flat-bottomed holes with exceptional accuracy in hardwoods, softwoods, veneered plywood, composites, and solid surface materials. Whether you are drilling pocket holes, overlapping holes, or angled entry points on a drill press or handheld drill, this Freud bit performs at a level well above conventional alternatives.

Key Features

• Thick micro-grain carbide/titanium tips ensure cleaner cuts and long lasting sharpness - meaning fewer tearout issues and less frequent resharpening, even under heavy use in hardwoods and composites.
• Sharp center locating spur accurately locates the center of your hole - so you can position your bore precisely without drifting, even on angled or overlapping cuts.
• Carbide construction resists burning during drilling - unlike standard high speed steel Forstner bits, this bit stays cool and leaves a clean finished surface in dense materials like hardwood and solid surface.
• Right hand rotation - compatible with standard drill presses and handheld drills for straightforward setup with no special tooling required.
• Can be sharpened by any reputable sharpening service that sharpens router bits - protecting your investment and extending the service life of the bit well beyond that of a disposable HSS alternative.
• Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee - provides long-term assurance that the bit is built to last under normal use conditions.

Why This Product

• Drills through composites, solid surface, veneered plywood, hardwoods, and softwoods without burning the material - making it a single versatile bit for a wide range of woodworking and cabinet shop applications where surface quality matters.
• Stays sharp many times longer than a standard high speed steel Forstner bit - reducing downtime for bit changes and delivering more consistent results across long production runs or repetitive boring tasks.
• Produces flat-bottomed holes with a sharp, clean edge - ideal for pocket holes, shelf pin boring, hinge cup drilling, and any application where a precise flat floor is required.
• Backed by the Freud Limited Lifetime Guarantee - offering buyers confidence in a tool that is designed for professional-grade performance and long-term reliability.

Specifications

• Brand: Freud
• MPN: FC-008
• Category: Carbide Forstner Bits
• Diameter: 1-1/8"
• Length: 3-1/2"
• Shank: 3/8"
• Rotation: RH
• Compatible Tools: Drill Press; Hand Held Drill
• Compatible Materials: Composites; Solid Surface; Veneered Plywood; Hardwoods; Softwoods
• Pack Quantity: 1
• Country of Origin: Italy

Approved Applications

• Drilling flat-bottomed holes, pocket holes, or overlapping holes in hardwoods, softwoods, and engineered wood materials.
• Boring into composites and solid surface materials where clean entry and exit are critical.
• Angled hole drilling for furniture joinery and cabinet construction using a drill press or handheld drill.