Famag Product of the Year 2025

For 125 years, the FAMAG® Forstner bit has been the go-to choice for woodworkers around the world — a true classic among wood drills. So what better way to honor this legendary tool than by naming it Product of the Year 2025?

At first glance, it might seem as though the Forstner bit hasn’t changed much over the decades. But looks can be deceiving. While the design principles remain true to tradition, the craftsmanship and technology behind it have evolved dramatically.

In the early days, every bit was made by hand — a time-consuming process that demanded skill and patience. Today, FAMAG produces its Forstner bits using state-of-the-art CNC milling and grinding machines, ensuring unmatched precision and consistency. These innovations affect far more than just appearance — they enhance performance in every way.

So, what makes the modern FAMAG® Forstner bit truly exceptional?

• Outstanding centering and smooth feed thanks to the specially engineered geometry of the centering tip

• Perfect guidance in freehand applications in softwood, supported by two circumferential sheaths

• Reduced heat generation through optimized peripheral cutting with offset pre-cutters

• Efficient chip removal via precision-designed round chip channels

The result? Clean, accurate, and reliable drilling — every single time.

Today, FAMAG manufactures the iconic “Forstner” 1630 series in both metric sizes (Ø 10–50 mm) and imperial sizes (Ø 1/4"–2 1/4"), all with a total length of 90 mm.

Whether you need single bits, complete sets, or matching accessories such as drill extensions and depth stops, you’ll find the entire range HERE.