Forstner bit

or Foerstner bit

[ fawrst-ner ]

noun

, Carpentry.

1. a bit for drilling blind holes, guided from the rim rather than from the center to permit it to enter the wood at an oblique angle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Forstner bit¹

First recorded in 1900–05; after Benjamin Forstner, its inventor

Example Sentences

If you opt not to create birch candleholders, try staggering the candles on your front steps for an evening glow. 8-inch Clear Glass Religious Candle, $1.34; kmart.com   For this look, drill evenly spaced holes into birch logs using a 3-inch Forstner bit – the holes will hold 2 ½-inch votives.

From Southern Living