Extra long brad points in HSS please

Why not ship augur?

Duane,

I have solid center augers, square tapered head type, they won't stay straight in the SCDJ as the flutes are too far apart (SS bits actually have one flute). I suspect the same problem with a ship auger.

The cutting end of the #8 (1/2") won't fit through the 1/2" guide hole either, but I can install a regular shank brad point bit into the Yankee 2101-10 brace, the chuck is made for it. Reason enough?

If mediocre quality is OK for your application, Harbor Freight sells a very reasonably priced set.

Extra long brad point bits in HSS? Take another thorough look, I did.

if you are unable to find the bits you want in a brad point, consider getting them in regular 'ol point and learn to grind a brad point. it's not as hard as you might think...

Thanks, I know that can be done but extra long regular bits are a little less cost than brad points, especially in HSS, so there isn't much "point" (lol). Also, I don't use an electric grinder, know of the tutorial website?

Ijust checked and couldn't find them either. I have a set at home that I'm sure I bought from HF. Either I'm istaken or HF is not currently stocking them. When I get to my shop I'll check and see if they are still packaged with a SKU number.

I've seen them at the local HF store and almost bought them. You're right, they're not on the website now.

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Thanks Larry, actually I don't want them from HF, if I wanted Chinese I would buy these ones:

I'll just buy the overpriced Fuller for **** sakes.

Just csme from the library :) where I just happened to see a set in the spring MLCS catalog. At that time they were a sale item, but whether are now, I've no clue...

I went over there and looked. What they have is a five inch extender for their forstner bits.

I ASSume that it would work with other types of bits. I am not sure I would recommend this. You would have to make sure that no unusual lateral forces would be on the extended shank. I supposed if you took it slow and easy, you could get by.

The catalog ...rummage, rummage... C-64 p51 shows "7 Piece Extra Long Brad Point Set". Item #9150, Sale Price 14.65, Reg 24.95. 12" long,

"Duane Bozarth" wrote

Duane, you have the exalted kung fu catalog touch down pat. You are no doubt a master of sorts.

I did not see a way to access their print catalog. Here is the page.

(undoubtedly again, but then I wasn't interested before) in the printed version...

From the home page searching for "brad point" leads to a set of links the second of which is

Duane Bozarth wrote: ...