DeWalt DW2568 #8, Good bits, but read on….

Overall Rating3.53.53.53.53.5

Good bits, but read on….

I just purchased a set of four of these from Home Depot for less than the cost of this one. They are 6, 8, 10, and 12.The picture shows the bit fully extended, which is adjusted through the use of a small allen wrench (not included).It does a find job of cutting clean divots, but I am not a fine woodworker yet, so my standards may not be as exacting as some. If you have the DeWalt or Stanley 1/4″ quick change adaptor, it will fit in there as well, as you can tell from the narrowing of the collar 1/2 inch up the stem.

Update (2/5/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen.

The featured review for this product, DeWalt DW2568 #8 Countersink with 11/64-Inch Drill Bit Tools & Hardware, was written by J. Tylicki.

The average rating for this item is 2.3 out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.

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Reviews (3)

J. Tylicki

March 23rd, 2010 at 1:13 am    


Overall Rating44444

Good bits, but read on….
Rated 4 stars.


Unknown

April 4th, 2010 at 9:58 am    


Overall RatingNot Rated

Amazon.com Product Description
The conical drill with DeWalt drill is ideal for drilling fine woods and gives you a higher gear, leaving a perfect finish. The bur cutting and four 11/64-inch drill, this product is only designed to allow you to drill, countersink and counterbore in one step. replacement tips are available tapered.


D. Jackson

April 9th, 2010 at 4:38 am    


Overall Rating33333

Alright, but a somewhat flawed idea.
If you move the countersink up the bit, it will be slightly offcenter/wobbly. I don’t need a 2.5″ hole for a 1.25″ #8 screw, so I moved the countersink up the bit. If you move the countersink further up the bit, the bit will eventually snap; that took me two days.

Had the same issue with the Bosch countersink set as well; odds are, you’re not supposed to move the countersink unless you’re moving it to another bit.

That said, works as expected. Replaced the bit with a $2 Vermont American 11/64ths, instead of the tapered Dewalt $11 replacement.

In any case, the #6, #8, and #10 come bundled in a three-pack at Home Depot that’s cheaper than I could find anywhere online.


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