Watch what these superior Japanese drill bits can do...

[@ebonisto]

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[@Blackbird58]

Interesting video-trouble is; it means more expense! I have already just shelled out a small fortune on Forstner drill bits and now I will only be satisfied if I get a set of these new Japanese bits!
I do very much like Japanese tools though, my work is far from perfect but has improved since I started using them.
Thanks for your videos, I really enjoy them!

[@ebonisto]

Hi Ian, good quality tools definitely make a difference to the finished work. We sell these in their individual sizes on the website www.ebonisto.com.au . You could just get one or two sizes you need for your current projects. I well know what tool acquisition syndrome is like too 😁. Good luck with your woodwork and thanks for watching our videos.

[@cebuanostud]

I'm very impress with these bits. Also glad they make 'em in 1/4 hex shank.

[@trcmf]

It’s a mini auger bit. It’s genius

[@ebonisto]

Thanks Tim, these are a bit of genius Japanese manufacturing alright!

[@thomasalison6188]

Very impressive!!

[@ebonisto]

Thank you.

[@rafaeluhu]

I love mine, I just wish they had a longer version, when I use their stops they are useless depending on the depth i wanna drill which anything above 30mm you need another set of drill bit to finish it off.

[@ebonisto]

Hi, yes, they could do with being longer. Fischer have some Brad Point bits that are longer but not sure how well they cut.

[@elrey8876]

I bought some IKEA containers with bamboo lids to use for a project. I needed to drill a bunch of holes in the lids and my plan was to start with a 1mm brad bit and work my way up, gradually enlarging the holes till I got to about 5-6mm - to avoid chip out. FAIL! Chip out everywhere, no matter how careful I was. I tried using tape as well, but that didn't help. I tried drilling from alternate sides, but that didn't help either. And to top it off I lost the 1mm and 1.5mm bits, jammed into the bamboo so effectively that I ended up having to abandon them. Time to start accumulating some Star_M.

[@ebonisto]

Hey Ray,
Sounds like you got yourself in a bit of bother with that bamboo from IKEA. You'll be right with a 5 or 6mm bamboo drill. Punch through in one hit! Good luck with your project.

[@markjarman7819]

I bought a few from fine tools in Berlin Germany to round the order up. There amazing drill bits. Bought more since 👍😊

[@ebonisto]

Great to hear! They are pretty amazing.

[@markjarman7819]

@@ebonistoI’m very impressed with everything that star m I have bought. Great reviews here thank you.

[@usairchairmanpfd2889]

Can these drill steel? Nice video by the way mate!

[@ebonisto]

Sorry, but no, these don't drill steel. Thanks for watching.

[@youarenotme01]

possible to sharpen them? by sending off or diy? i’d buy them and abandon my jennings if i can maintain them. the close spacing is amazing.

[@ebonisto]

Hello, unfortunately these cannot be resharpened as they have a special coating which is part of the reason why the drills perform so well. Obviously, sharpening would remove this coating and the drill wouldn't function to its optimum capability.

[@youarenotme01]

@@ebonisto okay, let’s advance this, what about sending back for reconditioning? I’m assuming coating is trade secret.

[@ebonisto]

@Justinlorimerdotcom Hello, unfortunately Star M doesn't have a resharpening service, so you can't send them off for resharpening.

[@pauldrackford3296]

So what’s the difference between these and a regular brad point bit?

[@ebonisto]

Hello Paul,
Even though these are similar to Brad Point drills they cut way more efficiently. These have a special coating which mitigates against the heat generated during the cut. They also have a few more cutting edges than a Brad point drill. The point on these is very small compared to a Brad Point drill which means less chance of the point going through when you are cutting a stopped hole on thin material. The spiral flutes are also cutting edges and leave a beautiful surface in the drilled hole. They cut clean, fine holes in leather for example as well as on PVC, ABS and other types of plastic as well. These are top quality bits that are made in Japan unlike most drills you get these days.
I guess you have to try it for yourself to really be convinced. They cost between $17AUD to about $30AUD per bit and we ship worldwide.
All the best and thanks for watching.

[@xviclxi]

would a 12volt 1500-2000 rpm drill be enough for these in sizes 4 to 12 cm or would you recomand a 18-20volt drill?
thank you, nice video.

[@ebonisto]

Hello! Yes, A 12 Volt drill will be fine for these bits.

[@xviclxi]

@@ebonisto thank you for taking the time to clarify that for me. I really enjoy the precise but candid style of all your videos.

[@ebonisto]

@@xviclxi Thank you very much! And thanks for watching.

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

Is this a PAYED VIDEO.!

[@ebonisto]

Hello, this is not a paid video. I sell these products on my website and these videos are to promote the tools and my website.