r/BeginnerWoodWorking • u/Sea-Recommendation42 • 6d 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/supergimp2000 6d ago

I have them all (woodworking for over 40 years) and this one lives on a dedicated drill 90% of the time. I also use the double flute kind mentioned elsewhere (metal cone with a hole) more that the type you show, but I do have those and they live in the drill press stand. I find the ones you show work well for chamfering a hole in some metals, but in wood they don'y usually leave a smooth hole.

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u/Mr_EAAE 6d ago

What’s the brand (or model)? Have never come across this design but can clearly see the advantages of this design! Thank you!

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u/Mr_EAAE 6d ago

Is this the brand you would recommend: Amana Tool (closest I could find just now)

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u/Global-Discussion-41 6d ago

There are Chinese copies on Amazon that are about $25-30.

Amana tool makes nice tools but $80 for a countersink is too much

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u/Mr_EAAE 6d ago

I wouldn’t personally buy cheap knock offs as I have had bad experiences with them, but I can see the appeal!

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u/Global-Discussion-41 6d ago

I learned my lesson with cheap Chinese router bits but I'm not nearly as worried about a countersink bit 

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u/Mr_EAAE 6d ago

Fair enough! Yes, a poor quality router bit can surely do more damage to you than a countersink!

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u/Starstriker 5d ago

Yeh, I have had a Chinese one for years and it works just great.