Freud PB-0035 9/16-Inch Precision Forester Bit
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I don't think there's any reason why it shouldn't be done. It was used to drill a stock into the pillar bed. I'd say take your time and let it cut so you don't separate/peel the layers of plywood.
9/16" is stamped on the shank of the bit as well as on the package. I used a digital vernier to confirm that the bit is indeed 9/16". 9/16" is a fraction of a millimeter longer than 14mm. In fact, the number 14 is correct. 29 mm.
It'd pierce the corian with its drill. This drill bit, on the other hand, is designed to be used as a "bottoming bit" in woodworking applications. "A hole saw bit or a spade bit would work and be more cost effective; I hope this helps."
Yes, because fiberglass is a soft but rigid material, it will work well with this. I used it to drill a whole bunch of holes in hardwood for a set of stairs, and after about 100 holes, it's as sharp as new!
Selected User Reviews For Freud PB-0035 9/16-Inch Precision Forester Bit
Sigmund Freud produces excellent goods. Forester Bits and, to a lesser extent, Saw Blades should never be purchased on the cheap. Freud is a good investment. I have a lot of each, and you won't be disappointed with them. This one is impossible to come by in a big or small box store. I'll file this away in my scrapbook.
The cutting edge is clean and sharp with a wavy style edge, so it appears to be a well-made quality product. I made a mistake by ordering a Steelex bit in the wrong size. Steelex is chipped and broken on the cutting edge, and the cutting edge is dull. It just looks bad. Spend a few dollars more and get Sigmund Freud.
Like the other Freud forstner bits and saw blades I've bought, this one worked well. It's hard to come by in the United States, and it commands a premium because of its scarcity, but if you need to drill a blind hole with a flat bottom, it's the perfect tool in the absence of a proper mill and tooling.
I needed a 9/16 bit for some round stair balusters, so I ordered one. With zero slop, this Forstner bit cuts an exact 9/16-inch hole. This, too, is dependent on a good drill press, but the bit cuts White Oak beautifully with no chipping.
For a doggie console, I needed to drill 64 holes, and this worked perfectly. It appears that he is still in good shape to take on additional projects in the future. I'm probably biased because I've been a long-time Freud fan who has never been disappointed.
Freud/Diablo bits and blades are plentiful in my collection. Always on point and precise. This is a brand that I intend to stick with.
Because the drill bit is very aggressive and has no give, it will drill or take the piece of wood with it unless it is braced. When drilling, keep your hands safe, and if you're holding the piece in your hands, be very careful. The finished product is excellent, with a nice hole bottom. Because of the amount of aggression, I gave it four stars.
Product of excellent quality.
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