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Probably not the best out there but I've had good success with the Amana Timberline brand. They are imported but Amana does a good job of qualifying their import brands and the carbide will last you quite a while.
https://www.routerbits.com/carbide-tip-c...drill-bit/
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If you want the drill bit + countersink, I recommend Snappy. Made in the US (like Fuller). They use locking hex shafts for cordless drills. Not sure if they make round shanked bits.
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A few years back, I was shopping in HD for some project supplies and was in need of some countersinks. I grabbed some they had on a display, didn't look too closely, wasn't expecting much from them. When I got home and used them for the first time, I was really impressed. Took a closer look at the packaging, they were Wolfcraft brand, (note that is 'Wolfcraft' not Woodcraft), made in Germany even!
I don't see them at my HD anymore, but looks like Amazon carries them. When my current set wears out, I plan to replace them with the same.
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I like the type with the hole thru it. Never chips out.
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Is Fuller out of business? If not, why not get a replacement set? I got a set from Craigslist earlier this year and love my set.
That said, snappy also makes a nice set. I have ones with centrotec heads for my festool drills. I've also heard good things about Montana tools. I *think* they're the brand bridge city ships with their braces. But not positive.
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They are pricey, but I'm very happy with
these. Also, I believe I saw something here about sharpening counter sink bits by creating a counter sink in a piece of wood, with the bit, then applying some honing compound and running the bit in reverse.
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I like the Snappy brand, available at Woodcraft. Hardened, large diameter hex socket bolt, hex shank, and takes regular drill bits (not tapered like the Fuller). The screws I use are not tapered, so it works well for them.
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Take a look at the LV 82° Countersink
http://www.leevalley.com/US/hardware/pag...&cat=3,41306,41328
"The best designed countersink we sell. It is chatterless and will countersink all screws from #0 to the largest.
It is ideal for chamfering hole edges (e.g., for bench dogs) up to 1-1/4" dia. as well.
An excellent tool that works equally well free hand or in a drill press. 3/8" dia. shank.
Made in USA."
I own one of these and it works well.
George
if it ain't broke, you're not tryin'
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