Wood countersink bits

[greenhornet7897]

I’m needing some countersink bits for woodworking, what’s everyone using and who makes the best?

 

[The Cobbler]

I get the Lee valley ones. last a long time, work nice. not cheap, but not terrible either

 

[RTM]

I personally prefer the style with the single hole (snail style?), for their lack of chatter, when I’m using a power drill. (For my braces I have some fun old ones, but won’t bore you here)

This style, but I don’t own a Festool version

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/power-tool-accessories/drill-bits/102903-festool-centrotec-countersinks-drill-bits

 

[HenryAZ]

I like the single hole ones, too. They make a very smooth countersink, in wood and metal. KEO is a good brand.

 

[mhejl]

I also like the single hole KEOs. M.A. Ford and KEO single flute work well, too.

Multi-flute never work well for me in wood and cause chatter marks and tearout.

 

[Skiff Builder]

I use Fuller sets. Working in fiberglass, hard and soft woods.

https://wlfuller.com/html/products.html

 

[legenddc]

I have a cheap set maybe from Sears but will be purchasing a Amana Tool countersink when I have a project that needs a lot of counter sunk holes. They're expensive at around $40 each.

 

[acer66]

I have a cheap set maybe from Sears but will be purchasing a Amana Tool countersink when I have a project that needs a lot of counter sunk holes. They're expensive at around $40 each.

I have my I on one of these but I am a bit concerned that the stop could mar the workpiece.

 

[Dave455]

I don’t generally buy countersinks designed for wood, a lot of them just seem to be made out of poorer steel.

I just use a metalworking countersink. Don’t need to go top end. I use these Ruko ones as they are inexpensive where I am, but there are many options.

I do use them exclusively for wood, so they stay sharp, but the edge retention is superb.

If you are doing repetitive work, then these Festool combined drill bits and countersinks are awesome tools, as they have a depth stop so each hole is the same. You can adjust the drill bit back, and just use them as a countersink if needed.

 

[ez-duzit]

I use Fuller sets. Working in fiberglass, hard and soft woods.

https://wlfuller.com/html/products.html

This is what the pro's use. Excellent tools, and makes a perfect counterbore for plugs.