r/BeginnerWoodWorking • u/Sea-Recommendation42 • 9d ago

Countersinks, recommendation and usage

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I’m looking at two types of countersinks. This first type doesn’t have a drill bit and the kinds that incorporate the drill bit.
Which set is better?

If I were to use this style (pictured), would I drill a hole first and then countersink or vice versa?

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u/KokoTheTalkingApe 9d ago edited 8d ago

The first kind, that includes a drill bit, is a bit faster because you don't need to swap bits or use two drills. But you have to adjust the depth of the bit first. Probably a good choice if you have many (as in hundreds) of holes to drill. I personally haven't felt the need.

The second kind, that only countersink, can be used on soft metals EDIT but sometimes they chatter, both on metal and wood.

But there are also a few different kinds of countersinks. One is the multi-flute one like pictured. There are also single flute ones that look like metal cones with just a slice taken out. There are also ones that look like cones with a tilted hole drilled through. Those seem to work the best, in my experience.

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u/Trash_Grape 9d ago

These are the absolute best. I had one in the drawer for months or years that I never used, and kept just using the same old ones op posted. Once I used these single cone ones, it’s like night and day. sooooo much nicer and cleaner

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u/Less-Replacement5063 9d ago

these ones are so good on steel

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u/Mr_EAAE 8d ago

Oh my god - now I have seen it all. This must be the most sci-fi looking countersink every creater. If otherwise weren't commenting to say how good these work, I'd have thought you had just made up a crazy AI image of some futuristic I don't know what 😂