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Forstner Bits

Forstner bits bore flat bottomed holes in wood, making them perfect for mortises, hinge recesses and overlapping holes.  Their rim cutting edges leave clean sidewalls and are excellent for drilling at angles.

What are Forstner bits used for?
Forstner bits are designed to drill precise, clean, flat-bottomed holes in wood. They’re ideal for:

  • Cabinetry and furniture making

  • Drilling concealed hinge holes (e.g. 35 mm Euro hinges)

  • Overlapping or angled holes

  • Cutting partial holes near edges without wandering
    Unlike spade or twist bits, Forstner bits produce minimal tear-out, making them the preferred choice for fine woodworking.

How are Forstner bits different from other drill bits?
Forstner bits feature:

  • A center point for accurate positioning

  • A circular rim with sharp cutting edges for smooth walls

  • The ability to drill at angles, into end grain, and create flat-bottomed or overlapping holes
    They cut cleaner and more accurately than hole saws, auger, or spade bits—especially in hardwoods and laminated boards.

How do I use Forstner bits effectively?

  • Use a drill press for best results, especially on harder materials

  • In handheld drills, drill slowly and steadily to maintain control

  • Clear chips often to prevent burning and overheating

  • For deep holes, use a bit extension or multiple passes
    Choose the correct diameter (commonly 10–50 mm), and keep the bit sharp and clean for best performance.

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Tork Craft | Forstner Bit 10mm - BPM Toolcraft
R 99.00 - R 339.00
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R 89.00

Tork Craft | Forstner Bit - Various Sizes 25mm

Tork Craft

Forstner Bit Made of quality steel Large gullets milled in the tool body provide exceptional chip clearance Forstner bits bore s...

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R 99.00 - R 339.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 20mm - BPM Toolcraft Sold out
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R 239.00
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R 239.00

Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 20mm

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20mm Forstner Bit The Forstner bit is optimized for woodworking applications to cut exceptionally precise with a minimum amount of tear-out ...

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R 259.00
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R 239.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 12mm - BPM Toolcraft Sold out
R 209.00
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R 169.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 12mm

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12mm Forstner Bit The Forstner bit is optimized for woodworking applications to cut exceptionally precise with a minimum amount of tear-out ...

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R 209.00
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R 169.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 22mm - BPM Toolcraft
R 269.00
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R 239.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 22mm

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22mm Forstner Bit The Forstner bit is optimized for woodworking applications to cut exceptionally precise with a minimum amount of tear-out ...

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R 269.00
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R 239.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 16mm - BPM Toolcraft
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R 229.00
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R 179.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 16mm

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16mm Forstner Bit The Forstner bit is optimized for woodworking applications to cut exceptionally precise with a minimum amount of tear-out ...

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R 179.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 30mm - BPM Toolcraft
R 339.00
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R 319.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 30mm

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30mm Forstner Bit The Forstner bit is optimized for woodworking applications to cut exceptionally precise with a minimum amount of tear-out ...

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R 339.00
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R 319.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 28mm - BPM Toolcraft
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R 309.00
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R 289.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 28mm

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The Forstner bit is optimized for woodworking applications to cut exceptionally precise with a minimum amount of tear-out The bit is ideal f...

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R 309.00
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R 289.00
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R 1,999.00
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R 1,499.00

Bosch Professional | Forstner Bit Tungsten Carbide Set 5Pc

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R 1,999.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 50mm - BPM Toolcraft
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R 753.82
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R 589.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 50mm

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50mm Forstner Bit The Forstner bit is optimized for woodworking applications to cut exceptionally precise with a minimum amount of tear-out ...

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R 589.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 45mm - BPM Toolcraft
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R 654.17
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R 519.00
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R 519.00

Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 45mm

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45mm Forstner Bit The Forstner bit is optimized for woodworking applications to cut exceptionally precise with a minimum amount of tear-out ...

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R 654.17
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R 519.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 32mm - BPM Toolcraft
R 459.00
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R 459.00
R 359.00
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R 359.00

Pro-Tech | Forstner Bit 32mm

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32mm Forstner Bit The Forstner bit is optimized for woodworking applications to cut exceptionally precise with a minimum amount of tear-out ...

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R 459.00
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R 459.00
R 359.00
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R 359.00
Pro-Tech | Forstner Saw Tooth HSS Bit 60mm 2 3/8" - BPM Toolcraft
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R 1,259.76
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R 989.00
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R 989.00

Pro-Tech | Forstner Saw Tooth HSS Bit 60mm 2 3/8"

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Sawtooth Forstner BitsThese Forstner Bits from the range of Planet Plus / Router woodworking tools selection are of a superior quality. The Forst...

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R 989.00
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R 220.00
R 220.00
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R 220.00

Creative Turning | Drill Forstner Tungsten Carbide 25mm

Creative Turning

25mm Tungsten Carbide Forstner Bit The Creative Turning Carbide Forstner Drills have two 2mm thick Tungsten Carbide blades for cutting the bottom ...

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Creative Turning | Drill Forstner Tungsten Carbide 33mm

Creative Turning

33mm Tungsten Carbide Forstner Bit The Creative Turning Carbide Forstner Drills have two 2mm thick Tungsten Carbide blades for cutting the botto...

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R 329.00

Creative Turning | Drill Forstner Tungsten Carbide 38mm

Creative Turning

38mm Tungsten Carbide Forstner Bit The Creative Turning Carbide Forstner Drills have two 2mm thick Tungsten Carbide blades for cutting the botto...

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R 329.00 - R 329.00
R 329.00
R 329.00
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R 329.00
Pro-Tech | Saw Tooth Forstner HSS Bit 67mm 2 5/8" - BPM Toolcraft
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R 1,388.56
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R 1,089.00
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R 1,089.00

Pro-Tech | Forstner HSS Bit Saw Tooth 67mm 2 5/8"

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The Forstner bit is optimized for woodworking applications to cut exceptionally precise with a minimum amount of tear-out. The bit is ideal for d...

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R 1,089.00
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Alpen | Forstner Drill Bit Sharp Shark 15mm | ALP239015 - BPM Toolcraft
R 658.31
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R 658.31
R 519.00
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R 519.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Forstner Sharp Shark 15mm

Alpen

Forstner Sharp Shark Drill Bit Size: 15mm Even faster thanks to optimised cutting geometry Double service life Most suitable for hardes...

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R 658.31
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R 519.00
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R 1,709.00
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R 1,329.00
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Pro-Tech | Forstner HSS Bit Saw Tooth 75mm 3"

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Saw Tooth HSS Forstner Bit The Forstner bit is optimized for woodworking applications to cut exceptionally precise with a minimum amount of te...

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R 298.00 - R 298.00
R 298.00
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Creative Turning | Tungsten Carbide Forstner Drill 35mm

Creative Turning

Tungsten Carbide Forstner Drill 35mm The Creative Turning Carbide Forstner Drills have two 2mm thick Tungsten Carbide blades for cutting the b...

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R 298.00 - R 298.00
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R 269.00
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R 259.00
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R 259.00

Creative Turning | Drill Forstner Tungsten Carbide 30mm

Creative Turning

30mm Tungsten Carbide Forstner Bit The Creative Turning Carbide Forstner Drills have two 2mm thick Tungsten Carbide blades for cutting the botto...

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R 269.00
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R 269.00
R 259.00
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Alpen | Forstner Drill Bit Sharp Shark 25mm | ALP239025 - BPM Toolcraft
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R 919.31
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R 719.00
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R 719.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Forstner Sharp Shark 25mm

Alpen

Forstner Sharp Shark Drill Bit Size: 25mm Even faster thanks to optimised cutting geometry Double service life Most suitable for hardes...

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R 919.31
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R 719.00
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R 719.00
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R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00
R 399.00
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R 399.00

Creative Turning | Drill Forstner Tungsten Carbide 45mm

Creative Turning

38mm Tungsten Carbide Forstner Bit The Creative Turning Carbide Forstner Drills have two 2mm thick Tungsten Carbide blades for cutting the bot...

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R 399.00 - R 399.00
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R 1,173.34
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R 919.00
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R 919.00

Pro-Tech | Forstner Saw Tooth HSS Bit 65mm 2-1/2"

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65mm Forstner Bit The Forstner bit is optimized for woodworking applications to cut exceptionally precise with a minimum amount of tear-out. T...

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R 1,173.34
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R 919.00
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R 925.57
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R 925.57
R 729.00
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R 729.00

Alpen | Drill Bit Forstner Sharp Shark 26mm

Alpen

Forstner Sharp Shark Drill Bit Size: 26mm Even faster thanks to optimised cutting geometry Double service life Most suitable for hard...

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R 925.57
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R 729.00
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