Review by lysdexic | posted 10-03-2012 03:58 AM | 7939 views | 1 time favorited | 25 comments | ![]() |
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- Beall Tool Company TH CS Countersink
- Brand: Beall Tool Company | Category: Drill-Driver Accessories
Just an FYI:
I needed to chamfer all the dog holes and the parallel guide holes on my bench. I have a cheap countersink from Lowe’s for the parallel guide holes but it sucks. Talk about chatter. At the end the holes look more like ten point stars.
I thought about a round over bit in the trim router but I still need a good countersink. Then I saw this in the Lee Valley catalogue. It even mentions dog holes. Free shipping and it was a deal.
Smooth! No chatter. No tear out. No dust, ear plugs or extension cords. So I introduced the new countersink to my ole Fray Spofford brace and I am good to go.
This is the crappy one from Lowe’s
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——-Just something to keep in mind for those doing bench builds and it leaves you with a high quality, versatile countersink that works in any sized hole up to 1 1/4”.
-- "It's only wood. Use it." - Smitty || Instagram - nobodhi_here
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Smitty_Cabinetshop
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#1 posted 10-03-2012 04:08 AM
Excellent close ups, excellent review. Thanks!
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Brit
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#2 posted 10-03-2012 05:39 AM
+1 for the Beall. I bought one some time ago and I love it.
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Iamjacob
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#3 posted 10-03-2012 06:40 AM
I read somewhere that single flute countersinks are better for wood and multi-flute countersinks are better for metal.
Those sure are some pretty closeups.
racerglen
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#4 posted 10-03-2012 09:57 AM
Love mine, just like you show n’ describe Scott, marvie devices !
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AnthonyReed
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#5 posted 10-03-2012 02:02 PM
Thank you.
-- ~Tony
Mainiac Matt
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#6 posted 10-03-2012 04:57 PM
One of the lead carpenters in our crating department shared this technique with me, which helps prevent chatter….
1. center puch hole
2. counter sink into the soliid wood first.
3. then drill the hole second
-- Matt -- I yam what I yam and that's all what I yam
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#7 posted 10-03-2012 06:13 PM
I have the one from Lowes. It does indeed suck. Thanks for pointing me toward a good alternative.
doordude
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#8 posted 10-03-2012 07:48 PM
thanks for the tip, i’v been meaning to buy one too
dustyal
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#9 posted 10-04-2012 12:55 AM
You can see the difference in the grind marks on the Lowe’s tool vs the Lee Valley tool. Good photos.
Thanks for posting… I should add one to my tool set… And, I like your idea of using the brace vs a drill… well done.
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ShaneA
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#10 posted 10-04-2012 01:00 AM
I have made some ten pt stars w/the ones I have, figured it was user error. Being lazy and not looking, was it spendy?
lysdexic
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#11 posted 10-04-2012 01:05 AM
Shane – $24.50 but I bought during the free shipping weekend.
-- "It's only wood. Use it." - Smitty || Instagram - nobodhi_here
Dave
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#12 posted 10-04-2012 01:18 AM
Counter sink candy.
I love the photos as well.
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gfadvm
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#13 posted 10-04-2012 01:26 AM
Yep, I learned the hard way that the single flutes are the only way to go in wood. I get mine from Wholesale Tool. Good quality and VERY inexpensive.
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#14 posted 10-04-2012 03:25 PM
Single-flute = smooth
Multi-flute = fast
It really doesn’t matter the material. Multi-flute stuff usually chatters and leaves rough marks in metal as well.
lysdexic
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#15 posted 10-04-2012 04:13 PM
Thanks for all the info. I just never really considered the nuances of countersink design. Go figure.
-- "It's only wood. Use it." - Smitty || Instagram - nobodhi_here
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