--- product_id: 12280303 title: "Festool 500174 ZOBO Forstner-Style Bit Set, Imperial" brand: "festool" price: "VT99774" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 2 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12280303-festool-500174-zobo-forstner-style-bit-set-imperial store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Sharpenable up to 30x Rapid chip ejection & cooling Precision-machined steel Festool 500174 ZOBO Forstner-Style Bit Set, Imperial **Brand:** festool **Price:** VT99774 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ”© Drill Like a Pro, Finish Like a Boss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Festool 500174 ZOBO Forstner-Style Bit Set, Imperial by festool - **How much does it cost?** VT99774 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12280303-festool-500174-zobo-forstner-style-bit-set-imperial) ## Best For - festool enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted festool brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Built to Last a Lifetime:** Crafted from premium steel, these bits can be resharpened up to 30 timesβ€”your ultimate long-term investment. - β€’ **Compact, Durable Storage:** Packaged in a rugged SYS-MINI case that keeps your bits organized and protected on the go. - β€’ **Pinpoint Precision at Any Angle:** Interchangeable pinpoint and pilot bits deliver flawless holes up to 70Β° for unmatched versatility. - β€’ **Effortless Power Through Dense Materials:** Highly efficient chip ejection clears debris fast, preventing overheating and boosting productivity. - β€’ **Seamless Festool Centrotec Compatibility:** Quick-change shanks ensure secure gripping and fast bit swaps for uninterrupted workflow. ## Overview The Festool 500174 ZOBO Forstner-Style Bit Set is a premium imperial drill bit collection engineered from high-quality steel for precision woodworking. Featuring interchangeable pinpoint and pilot bits, rapid chip ejection, and compatibility with the Festool Centrotec system, this set delivers clean, crisp holes even at challenging angles. Sharpenable up to 30 times and housed in a durable SYS-MINI case, it’s designed for professionals who demand flawless results and long-lasting performance. ## Description Machined from the highest quality steel, ZOBO Forester-Style bits are dead-on precise, featuring interchangeable pinpoint and pilot bits for machining precision holes at any angle. ZOBO bits clear their own path, effortlessly speeding through dense material, saving time and wasted steps. Quick-change shanks are best suited for use with the Festool Centrotec System, but ensure secure gripping in any keyless chuck. Packed in a compact, durable SYS-MINI, Festool ZOBO bits are now available in both Metric and Imperial dimensions. Includes: Sustainer SYS-MINI, Bits: 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2"; plus pinpoint and pilot inserts. Review: Superior Set of Bits - Expensive but very high quality. I believe it is an item that most would not want. It cuts clean holes with no deflection. High quality furniture production is enhanced with the use of this set. I have done some inlay work also - besides it is cool. Review: Effortless drilling, Crisp clean holes - Festool forstner bits are not cheap, and I resisted buying them for several years. After accidentally melting a forstner bit of inferior metallurgy, I finally forked over the money for the metric version of this set. It was so good that I ordered this imperial set the following week. These Festool cutters are so superior that I will probably throw onto my scrap metal shelf the almost-new forstner bits that I was using previously. These Festool bits drill crisp, clean holes almost effortlessly. I was accustomed to cheap forstner bits that required a lot of coaxing and produced ragged, uneven holes. In contrast, these Festool bits are a dream. I had no idea results this good were even possible. These forstner bits include removable points and a twist bit that can be inserted in stead, for drilling at angles up to 70 degrees. A typical forstner bit cannot perform this operation at all. The cutter diameter is laser-etched on each drill bit for convenience. The bits are housed in an sturdy, modular container, which will be worth keeping even after the bits themselves finally wear out. Festool advertises that these bits can be resharpened up to 30 times, which improves the value/price ratio. These cutters are so much better than the average forstner bit that I will consider them a good value, even if I fail to re-sharpen them. These drill bits are excellent. I recommend them without qualification. EDIT: Just to be clear, these drill bits are primarily designed for use in wood. ## Features - Machined from the high quality steel, ZOBO bits are dead-on precise, featuring interchangeable pinpoint and pilot bits for precise holes at any angle - Designed to plow through dense materials with ease, ZOBO bits feature highly efficient chip ejection so they clear their own path - Rapid chip removal prevents overheating, keeping your bits sharper longer - Hard-wearing steel can be sharpened up to 30 times, so your investment lasts a long, long time ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | Festool | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 3 x 6.5 x 10.5 inches | | Shank Type | Straight | | Surface Recommendation | Alloy Steel | | Tool Flute Type | Straight | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Shank Type:** Straight - **Brand:** Festool - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3 x 6.5 x 10.5 inches - **Tool Flute Type:** Straight - **Surface Recommendation:** Alloy Steel ## Images ![Festool 500174 ZOBO Forstner-Style Bit Set, Imperial - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813mleOaeoL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are you using them in a drill press, or a drill/driver? If using with a drill/driver, what's the amperage? How powerful a drill/driver would you rec** A: Simply by coincidence, I have always used a drill press for the larger diameters. I did that on general principle, to minimize risk of operator error that could result in damage to the work piece. However, I often use the small-to-middle diameter bits, without difficulty, in my Festool T15 battery-powered hand drill. Based on my experience with the T15, it never occurred to me that my hand drill would be incapable; although I haven't actually tried it with the largest diameter bits. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superior Set of Bits *by R***E on July 25, 2015* Expensive but very high quality. I believe it is an item that most would not want. It cuts clean holes with no deflection. High quality furniture production is enhanced with the use of this set. I have done some inlay work also - besides it is cool. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Effortless drilling, Crisp clean holes *by F***T on September 22, 2014* Festool forstner bits are not cheap, and I resisted buying them for several years. After accidentally melting a forstner bit of inferior metallurgy, I finally forked over the money for the metric version of this set. It was so good that I ordered this imperial set the following week. These Festool cutters are so superior that I will probably throw onto my scrap metal shelf the almost-new forstner bits that I was using previously. These Festool bits drill crisp, clean holes almost effortlessly. I was accustomed to cheap forstner bits that required a lot of coaxing and produced ragged, uneven holes. In contrast, these Festool bits are a dream. I had no idea results this good were even possible. These forstner bits include removable points and a twist bit that can be inserted in stead, for drilling at angles up to 70 degrees. A typical forstner bit cannot perform this operation at all. The cutter diameter is laser-etched on each drill bit for convenience. The bits are housed in an sturdy, modular container, which will be worth keeping even after the bits themselves finally wear out. Festool advertises that these bits can be resharpened up to 30 times, which improves the value/price ratio. These cutters are so much better than the average forstner bit that I will consider them a good value, even if I fail to re-sharpen them. These drill bits are excellent. I recommend them without qualification. EDIT: Just to be clear, these drill bits are primarily designed for use in wood. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12280303-festool-500174-zobo-forstner-style-bit-set-imperial](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12280303-festool-500174-zobo-forstner-style-bit-set-imperial) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*