82 Degree Countersink - great for dog holes

Excellent close ups, excellent review. Thanks!

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+1 for the Beall. I bought one some time ago and I love it.

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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.

Love mine, just like you show n’ describe Scott, marvie devices !

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Thank you.

-- ~Tony

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

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I have the one from Lowes. It does indeed suck. Thanks for pointing me toward a good alternative.

thanks for the tip, i’v been meaning to buy one too

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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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?

Shane – $24.50 but I bought during the free shipping weekend.

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Counter sink candy.
I love the photos as well.

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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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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.

Thanks for all the info. I just never really considered the nuances of countersink design. Go figure.

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