Where to locate hard to find Forstner Drill Bits?

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Good luck. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Fortner bits in that small an increment. You may have to go with a metric bit, which a 10mm and 13mm are the closest.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

Hi:

You didn’t state your context or tolerances, so here’s some ideas.

Lee Valley has a good selection of Forstner Bits in both Imperial and Metric sizes, but none exactly to your requirements. You might want to think about re-working a slightly larger size, either on your own or take them to a machine shop.

• The 13/32” size calculates to 10.3mm. LV has a 12mm size that you could re-work. Also, LV has a 7/16” size that calculates to 11.11mm size that you could re-work.

• The 33/64” size calculates to 13.1mm. LV has a 14mm size that you could re-work.

Just a thought…

-- Randy (P), rustic wood crafts, Morning View, Kentucky

Just being nosey, but why do you need them?

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

I’m with Bob #2.

-- bbqKing, Lawrenceville

I install medallions on pistol & revolver aftermarket grips from several different manufacturers..two of the most popular one’s are from Smith & Wesson and Colt…standard procedure is to drill with the closest sized forstner drill bit I have available and ream the opening to fit the two sizes I need, which are 13/32” and 33/64”..I would like to find forstner drill bits for the exact size needed to make for a better and much easlier fit…I’ll check with the supply companies provided by the forum members and try to find exactly what I need..once again, thanks for all who have responded to my posting…from the bluegrassstate..