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These plug cutters work perfectly with the premium forstner saw tooth bit range to create an exact match of plug to hole. The outer walls of the cutters are also CNC ground and fractionally back tapered to reduce friction and prevent binding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are designed for use in a drill press and have an overall length of 140mm with a total available depth of cut of 80mm. 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After hardening these bits are tempered to reduce brittleness and increase ductility and toughness, staying sharp 10 times longer than carbon steel brad point bits. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis set contains 8 metric bits ranging from 3mm to 10mm in 1mm increments 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm and is supplied in a bespoke wooden presentation box. The bits are certified to ensure the dimensional accuracy of the hole. ©","brand":"Rutlands®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45338421625139,"sku":"R4001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/9194\/8595\/products\/R4001.jpg?v=1686331717"},{"product_id":"twist-bits-set-of-25","title":"Twist Bits - Set of 25","description":"This set of 25 twist drill bits can be used in a drill press or electric hand drill and are designed to be used on alloyed and non alloyed steel, non ferrous metal, cast iron and hard plastics. 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