Forstner bit

American  

[fawrst-ner] / ˈfɔrst nər /

Or Foerstner bit

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.

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Etymology

Origin of Forstner bit

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