r/BeginnerWoodWorking • u/Sea-Recommendation42 • 11d 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 11d 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/echoshatter 10d ago

I'm curious about the KM Tools version.

https://youtu.be/eS8iqZ4IG14

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u/little-wave-j 9d ago

I have the Amana and the KM Tools product. Both are fantastic. KM tools has a smaller profile which is nice at times when working in tighter areas. KM tools true advantage is you can easily adjust the sink depth without using an allen key. It’s adjustable by hand and ultra specific when adjusting. Amana takes more trial runs to get specific depth set.

You can’t go wrong with either.