The UK's bestForstner Bit Sets2022 Review

The Makita D-47363 is one of the best Forstner drill bit sets because they are excellent quality bits for a reasonable price in a handsome display case. Anyone who has worked on a building site or around tradespeople will know the good name that Makita have built for themselves, with a huge range of excellent power and hand tools for all eventualities.

We got hold of this Makita set and were impressed by the quality of the shank on each of the five bits. Forstner bits must be incredibly robust because they’re put under a lot of rotational stress when used, so the thick steel shaft is good to see on this set. This should stop any chance of bending and make sure that you get a straight cut every time.

The cutting heads look like they’re well-made and the set comes with all the main sizes you might need when you’re doing hinge or cabinet work. Add to that the handsome display case and you’ve got one of the best Forstner drill bit sets available right now, that you can put on the side in your workshop and be proud of.

A brand with many different directions, the flintronic name can be seen on products as diverse as leather belts to silicone table mats. This isn’t to say that their range of drill and router bits aren’t impressive, as we found out when we tested this set.

With super-hard tungsten steel cutting heads, these Flintronic Forstner bits do the business, and for a reasonable price. Not to mention you get 19 bits that should work for every project you can think of in your workshop. They use the more traditional spur-type cutter rather than a set of teeth on the cutting head, but they work well if you keep the drill speed low and the pressure light.

Our favourite feature of this set has to be that each bit comes in its own protective case. Not only does it mean that you can take only the bits you need for the job at hand and still keep them safe, but the level of protection is excellent. They come in individual boxes, so nothing can rattle about. Easily one of the best Forstner drill bit sets we’ve come across.

US tool brand Workpro pride themselves on their affordable dependability, with a stable of no-nonsense tools for keen DIYers and professionals to get the job done right. If you want to cut neat holes with a flat bottom on them, they know a thing or two about making the best Forstner drill bits.

This 16-piece smooth shank bit set comes with all the sizes you could possibly need as a hobbyist, and because they’re made from durable 40CR steel, they’re hard and should last for a long time even after making plenty of cuts. The teeth on the head of the bits are sharp to help prevent tear out as well.

The overall finish on these bits are good, if not quite up to the level of the Makita, but with this range of sizes at your disposal, it’s hard not to like them. The tough plastic case is another nice touch, because you can throw it in your toolbox and know that your new bits will stay in good condition.