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Fisch Black Shark Forged Steel Forstner Drill Bit for Woodworking, Precision Wave Design, Clean Cuts in Hardwoods, MDF, and Plywood, FSA-367543, Made in Austria (1/2 inch)

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  • Brand: Fisch
  • Price: USD 12.99
  • Rating: 4.70 (121 reviews)

If you want cleaner, more accurate holes in demanding wood projects, the Fisch Black Shark 1/2-inch Forstner bit is built to feel like an upgrade the moment it touches the workpiece. Made in Austria from forged high-speed steel (HSS) with a black oxide finish, it’s designed for durability, smooth cutting, and consistent results across common shop materials.

The sharp center point helps prevent wandering for more reliable hole placement—useful for cabinetry, furniture building, and other detail-focused woodworking. Fisch’s wave-style cutting edges are engineered to drill efficiently while helping with chip removal, making it a solid choice whether you’re working at the drill press or using a handheld drill.

  • Forged high-speed steel (HSS) construction for durability and heat resistance
  • 1/2-inch cutting diameter with precision center point for accurate starts
  • Patented wave design cutting edges for efficient drilling and smooth results
  • Reduced straight shank with three flat clamping surfaces for improved grip and torque control
  • Designed for clean, accurate holes in softwood, hardwood, MDF, plywood, and composites (including dense woods like oak and maple)

Specs at a glance: 0.5-inch cutting diameter/minimum bore diameter, straight flute (2 flutes), straight shank, center point style, model/part number FSA-367543.