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Old 11-22-2010 | 09:21 PM
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Default RE: Whats the best type bit to drill through balsa blocks?

No, that is a spade bit.

This: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...lter=forestner is a Forstner bit.

Even though balsa is soft it requires a sharp tool to cut it cleanly. The better one you get, the happier you will be.