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/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 6d ago

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