PORTER-CABLE 14-Piece Forstner Bit Set (PC1014) - Premium Woodworking Drill Bits for Cabinets, Furniture & DIY Projects

I enjoyed the tool it works wonderfulGood value for the priceWithout spending over $500 for a set of the top branded Forstner bits, I doubt you could do better than these. I have spent a little bit of time on each bit before I use it for the first time because I think they need smoother cutting edges, but I'm picky about things like that. They cut well right out of the box, but don't leave a perfectly smooth bottom. I can't speak to durability because I haven't had them long enough, but they seem to be doing a good job. PAY ATTENTION TO THE MAXIM SPEED RECOMMENDED, as running them too fast is the best way to end up unsatisfied. Large diameter bits need to run slowly.While I might not need these bits for each woodworking project I do, when I DO use them, they are outstanding. Holes are clean, and easily achieved. The kit as a whole is very affordable, and the quality that was promised surely was delivered. If you're sitting on the fence, go for it! Very worthwhile purchase!I bought these very much based on name recognition. Porter-Cable has been a respected name in tools for as long as I can remember and I'm 77! Yes, they do drill holes, but the case must have cost more than the bits! Other reviewers who have posted photos showing the poor quality of workmanship are spot on! Very disappointing. Porter-Cable, what happened to your pride in producing a quality product?Very pleased with the bitsI have found these to be decent import quality carbon steel bits at a very good price. All of the bits have respectably sharp cutting edges and have worked well in the maple and pine that I've used them on so far, leaving nice smooth, clean holes with only a tiny dimple remaining in the bottom center. Using a drill press on low speed and a very slow, even feed rate seems to work best with most of these bits. Especially so with the larger 1-1/2", 1-5/8", 2" and 2-1/8" bits. For these larger bits PC recommends 500-RPM in soft wood and 250-RPM in hardwoods. The advertising blurb on the package says that these bits are over a $200.00 value when purchased individually. Even though it may be based on retail pricing, that claim may be a little bit of an embellishment on Porter Cables part. They are very nice, but IMO, this is not a $200.00+ set of forstner bits one way or the other. The storage case that comes with these is also pretty decent and holds the bits securely while preventing the cutting edges of the individual bits from contacting each other. Even though mine was in the original factory sealed blister packaging, I noticed that the bottom already had some rather deep scratches and scrapes, probably from being caught on a conveyer belt or skidded across the factory floor in China, on its way to final packaging. This isn't an issue for me as I couldn't care less, but if you're picky about that sort of thing, it may be problem for you if you purchase online and can't inspect before buying.Overall, considering how well they have worked and the price I paid here on Amazon, I'm pleased with this set, and have no problem recommending it.Not the best, not the worst… it’s nice to have the set though, I will fill in the common sizes with more expensive bits later, but if know I have the size I need nowMe gustan mucho. En este tipo de herramienta hay que tener en cuenta algunos factores para obtener un corte limpio, una medida verdadera, un fondo plano y evitar forzar el taladro.A mí parecer, estas brocas cumplen esos requisitos, aunque debo aclarar que el uso que les doy es mucho menos que industrial· Buen filo: El filo tanto en dientes, centro y rompe astilla es parejo y de buena calidad; dejando buenos bordes, y fondos limpios.· Buen zanco: Todos los zancos están bien terminados, bien centrados, sin variaciones y totalmente rectos (lo se pues medí su ancho a todo lo largo con un vernier y la rectitud con una escuadra L de calidad)· El centro es verdadero: Por lo que no tambalean, ayudan a mantener las medidas planeadas en el producto final y mantienen el chuck del taladro en buen estado· Los dientes están todos a nivel: En el plano horizontal, se encuentran todos a nivel, que junto al buen centrado, ayudan a mantener las piezas a trabajar en su lugar, sin saltos ni rotaciones inesperadas, aún con altas revoluciones.· Excelente rompe astillas: Cumple muy bien tres funciones, mantener el talado sin sobrecalentamiento, no astillar la pieza cuando perfora el otro extremo y lograr fondos planos y limpios. Esto aúna los beneficios de no tener que perforar la pieza por ambos lados, mantener las medidas planeadas y lo que MÁS me gusta: usarlo en taladros de mano y seguir obteniendo un fondo limpio.· Medidas reales: aunque encontré algunas variaciones en las brocas de 1 1/8 hasta la de 2 pulgadas, fueron mínimas, y se mantiene un medida constante a toda la circunferencia, por lo que en realidad no afecta el corte.· Parte de la descripción menciona "Diseñados para ser duraderos y tener una vida útil larga": Yo creo que es verdad, no se el tipo de acero, pero no tiende a calentarse, por lo que tanto el taladro como la pieza a trabajar, no se queman (ojo, hablo de cada una a las revoluciones y presion adecuada), parece que son faciles de afilar, aunque espero no tener que averiguarlo pronto.· Las gargantas de expulsión, son muy eficientes: Expulsan el material de forma muy, muy eficiente, por lo que se mantienen los fondos planos y evita tener que subir y bajar la columna en el taladro de banco, o sacar y meter la broca con el taladro de mano. Mantienen la broca fría y al no atascar el agujero, permite ver el progreso.· El empaque: Resistente, pero sobre todo práctico, permite ver claramente las brocas, las medidas de cada una, las mantiene organizadas y muy bien protegidas, el mango es cómodo y da una sensación de robustez que creo verdadera.Mi experiencia:Tipo de uso - Hobby y pequeños proyectos comercialesTiempo de uso - 3 meses, de manera intermitenteHerramienta - Taladro de banco y taladro inalambricoY como dicen: perdon por la larga revisión, espero sea útil y aquí tienen una patataI hate to say this but these are the typical Chinese crap we are so getting used to....too bad. It takes just a few more seconds to do it right but oh no they got to produce crap. I should have known better. I will try to sharpen them and see if the steel they used holds an edge.I was kind of shocked to see these have more than doubled in price. They're an ok starter set, but no better and likely the exact same bits rebranded as other 50-60$ sets.I spent a little extra on these because I wanted a good set that would last a while. I'm really glad I spent the extra. They cut really well, even on a curved contour. The never walk, and very little tear if any at all. Nice clean holes.I use a lot of Porter Cable tools and this one is no exception, very high quality product "so far" I have not given these the years of use that my other Porter Cable stuff has gotten .... I only gave it 4 stars because the label says "Made by Porter Cable" and not "made by God" In some way....these tools are not perfect.... when I find that defect....if ever, I will certainly publish... but that will take a while I am sure. Love Porter Cable quality