Amana Tool - 55229 Carbide Tipped 82° Countersink with Adjustable Depth Stop & No-

I've only used it for a few holes so far, but I wanted to share my first impressions. I've used several countersinks on wood screws, and the smoothness of the hole's outer edge and the repeatability of the countersink depth are the most important factors to me. I've tried the Snappy, the low-cost Ryobi, and a couple of others. br>br>Until now, the best I've found have been sold by Lee Valley and manufactured by an Israeli company. I was able to get clean holes in pine plywood with no edge breakout using this product. "Made in Israel," according to the label on the package. I'm guessing Amana has a similar arrangement. I did not test counterboring in the same way that you would for a screw plug. Because the collar does not rotate, there is no scratching of the surface. The only disadvantage of this product is that the collar completely blocks your view of the countersink progress. br>br>If you adjust the depth stop, you will always have a perfect hole that just fits the screw head. br>br>The only disadvantage of this product is that the collar completely blocks your view of the countersink progress. Unless you can move your head down to see beneath the workpiece, you're drilling blindly at this point. It simply takes some time to adjust. You don't need to see what's going on because the collar controls the depth. When the countersink portion of the drill is engaged, you must drill at a very slow speed. Countersinks, in general, prefer to cut slowly if you want a smooth edge. If you don't want to spend the money on this, you can get a pretty good hole with the Ryobi set AFTER you hone both sides of all the cutting edges. br>br>If you don't want to spend the money on this, you can get a pretty good hole with the Ryobi set AFTER you hone both sides of all the cutting edges. br>br> An Ez- This can be done with a lap or similar DMT tool, or a small sharpening card. (and because they're diamond grit, they'll sharpen this countersink if you drill enough holes to dull it)br>br>This countersink product series comes in a variety of drill diameters. This one will clear drill for the threads on a modern wood or deck screw with a diameter of 8 mm. Consider whether the screws you'll be using have a relieved shank that will extend through the top workpiece. For that case, I'm thinking of getting a 1/8" one. br>br>I also discovered that wood screws have 90-degree heads, at least according to the GRK brand. Screws for sheet metal and machine screws in imperial (U. S. ) sizes The temperature must be at least 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Machine screws for very thin parts (aircraft or electronics sheet metal) can have a 100-degree angle. The 82 and 90 degree versions are available from Amana. br>br>If you're using a drill press, a machinist's zero-angle drill bit can produce excellent results in wood. Countersink set by Weldon with flutes. They're made of HSS and need to be sharpened every now and then with a small stone in a moto-smith. Grinder, tool, or die These will countersink rather than counterbore for a plug. One-of-a-kind items are also available from machinery suppliers. Solid carbide countersinks and flute countersinks are both options. Using the common six-inch drill bit, drill by hand. hardware for the flute- Because store countersinks are not sharp, they either burn through the wood or, more commonly, wobble in the hole and chatter. br>br>If you've made it this far, you're an expert on countersinks. br>br>Creative+ paraphrase: If your collar turns after contact, try putting a drop of light machine oil under the retaining ring. It made a difference in my life.

Justin Durham

| Oct 18, 2021

The low-cost, free-spin the degree of friction- When the stop reaches the material, it no longer spins freely. The depth-of-field (depth-of-field) is measured in times. The surface of the material for me has been marred by about 90%. Although sanding resolves the problem, using this costly countersink drill bit adds to the user's workload. I don't see why spending so much money would be beneficial. Too many woodworkers blindly endorse a product based on the manufacturer's name without giving it a fair review.

Krew Taylor

| Jul 26, 2021

I have several sets of countersinks, but these are my favorites, except in tight spaces: 1. br>br> You can keep the bearing in your hand (it's not difficult) to ensure it doesn't spin and leave a mark on the wood.
2. The depth adjustment is simple to use and has a wide range of options.
3. Unlike another fancy set that used micro screws that stripped, this one uses a reasonably sized allen to adjust the depth.
4. The bit is securely fastened and will not move. My other set has the same issue.
5. Carbidebr>br>If you don't do it right, the bearing will spin and leave a mark on the wood, but if you move in quickly, it will stop quickly when it hits the surface. It's also possible to hold it for a short period of time. It will not turn or mark the surface once it has been placed on it.

Keira Rivas

| Mar 18, 2021

I bought it with trepidation after reading some of the other reviews. Nonetheless, I went ahead and made a purchase. The first time I used it, I used it on a piece of MDF as a practice piece, and the spinner dented the wood in a circular ring around the hole. So there's no way you're going to use this on MDF. When I went to clean the bit after my second attempt at using it on plywood, I noticed that the round piece did not rotate any longer, as if it had become stuck, despite the fact that I had only drilled two holes. It was impossible to get it unstuck. As a result, I removed the brass piece and am now using it without it.

Natalie Norris

| Sep 27, 2021

It works fine, but my eight screws don't seem to be engaging as much as I'd like. But aside from that, I adore it! Because I missed the return deadline, I simply ordered the "Amana Tool - 55272 Countersink with Carbide Tip Replacement". br>br>exactly how I'd like it to be right now. Although $30 for a countersink bit may appear to be excessive, I believe the repeatability and convenience make it worthwhile.

Rhett Terrell

| Feb 09, 2021

Does not leave a blemish on the surface of the wood. Over 120 counterbored screws were needed for a wood furniture project I was working on. This created an ideal hole in the surface piece to receive the screw. It's important to remember that the drill bit size is only for the screw's shank. It's far too big to be used as a screw-holding pilot bit. You'll also need a tapered or straight pilot hole bit of the appropriate size to finish attaching the surface piece to the project's structure.

Walker Shea

| Sep 13, 2021

This bit drills them cleanly, and the stop collar is SO MUCH BETTER THAN MY OLD TAPERN COUNTERSINKSINKSINKSINKSINKSINKSINKSINKSINKSINKSINKSINKSINKSINKSINKSINKSINS There simply isn't a comparison to be made. I use a drill press to ensure that the holes are precisely placed. However, because cedar is a difficult wood to work with, thickness-related considerations are important. It's incredible to be able to control the depth of cut without denting the soft wood! I'll be buying more of these in the future.

Jakari CONNOLLY

| Jul 18, 2021

Everything is in order. Countersink has become a new favorite. The angles are good, and it's simple to use. If you get marks after using it, it's because you used it incorrectly.
1. To get the bearing to open up and smooth out, use it on scrap wood a few times.
2. I discovered that drilling should be done quickly. To stop the outer shell quickly, you'll need a lot of pressure and a lot of speed.

Mary TALBOT

| Jul 05, 2021