Forstner Bit Bormax and Auger bit Made in Germany. WE PRODUCE QUALITY TOOLS FOR A BETTER DRILLING
At our premises there is a historic photograph on the wall, showing 60 employees sitting in front of an old factory „Remscheider Bohrer Fabrik Friedr. Aug. Mühlhoff“. This photograph dates from 1912. By then, the FAMAG manufactory of tools was already almost 50 years old. According to our records, the Remscheid drillsmith Friedrich August Mühlhoff founded the “Remscheider Bohrer-Fabrik Fried. Aug. Mühlhoff” in 1865. Even his father, a drillsmith himself, had his own drilling manufactory since 1837.
As the picture clearly shows, auger bits, gimlet and spoon auger bits for carpenters, joiners and wheelwrights were produced. In those days a factory-owned steam engine powered the machines, grinding stones and drop hammers. At peak periods six drop hammers driven by transmission belts were forging drills.
Forstner Bit and Auger from FAMAG
During the difficult post-war period it was good that the steam engine had not been disposed of by the time the factory was converted to electricity, because in case of electrical power outage, production could go on literally “under full steam”. Over the years, the Auger bit production range expanded to include Forstner Bit drills for wood, metal, stone as well as soil augers and several specialized tools. Further former records reveal that back then, it was already very important to the workpeople to produce tools characterised especially by a long operating lifetime: quality tools!
Do you know the meaning behind the name “FAMAG”?
A long time ago, the company was structured as a German AG (PLC). For that reason, the initials of Friedrich August Mühlhoff (F.A.M.), its founder, were combined with the company´s corporate form and so the name “FAMAG” was born. At the end of the last century the company was officially called “FAMAG-Werkzeugfabrik Friedrich-August-Mühlhoff”. With the beginning of the new millennium the last member of the Mühlhoff family left so we dropped the addition “Friedrich-August-Mühlhoff” and today we trade under the name “FAMAG Werkzeugfabrik”.
How was Forstner Bit made
Our production facility is situated in the centre of the country of Berg, a territory of the Duchy of Berg who gave the region its name. This area is also known as the cradle of the German tool industry because tools have been traditionally manufactured here for many centuries. However this industrial landscape has drastically changed especially over the last decade. Those, who still have an “iron in the fire” today, continuously have adjusted the production according to market changes over the years.
On the one hand this requires in-depth knowledge of market needs along with customer demands and on the other hand a consistent modernisation of the production process. Today FAMAG has the most modern CNC machines and the latest robotic technology in use. Our highly qualified professionals apply themselves to the setting up and operating of machinery and pursuing quality assurance on a daily basis.
The production and development of our tools is in line with the needs and requirements of the professional craftsman. We aim to understand the applications of the professional in order to produce tools that fulfil the exact requirements and leave the craftsman with a smile on his face. With our 175 years of experience we produce high-quality tools for the demanding end-user and so forming a friendly relationship. He is not only convinced by the quality “Made in Germany“ but also and especially by the excellent price-performance-ratio of our products.
Our philosophy distinguishes us from the competition and clearly from those who sell cheap Chinese imports. For more than 100 years we stand by the consistant quality of our woodworking tools that are produced at our factory in Remscheid.
The current delivery program contains a broad range of drilling and milling tools for all areas of woodworking and plastics processing as well as for metal, stone, concrete and other materials. Our tools are used by professional craftsmen, industry and also many do-it-yourself-amateurs. Our manufacturing program focuses on wood drills with over 3,500 products in this particular area. Hence we surely provide one of the widest product ranges for craftsmen there is.
Many of our products have unique characteristics and are protected through patents – some even worldwide. For example: carbide Bormax³, the all-rounder for all-rounder’s, Bormax® Forstner Bit, traditional Forstner bits and modern carbide-tipped boring bits as well as wood twist drills with special twists, etc.
We are a little bit proud of an incident that took place a few years ago: We received an email from the U.S.A., congratulating us for winning the first prize!? Quickly we found out, that the magazine “Fine Woodworking” carried out a worldwide test comparing Forstner bits of all common brands. FAMAGs´”SUPER-Fostnerbohrer Classic“, series 1630 received the award “Best overall”. So the characteristic for superb quality “Made in Germany” is still valid today! Our homepage www.famag.com provides you with further details concerning the test and its results.
As an experienced manufacturer and specialist with a long tradition and a philosophy that is committed to customer needs and high quality demands, we complete our product range with the production of custom-made tools manufactured to meet individual needs.
Our products are distributed under the registered trademark „Famag für Besserbohrer“ (Famag for a better drilling) and solely sold by specialised dealers in Germany and abroad. In Germany our dealers are attended by 13 sales representatives. In 2007 we were awarded second prize as “Partner des Fachhandels 2007” (partner of specialised trade 2007) from the “Zentralverband des Hartwarenhandels e. V.”, the central association of hard goods trade. In other European countries we further developed and expanded successfully the FAMAG network of representatives over the past years. In some countries our products are even sold exclusively to specialised dealers, e.g. in Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Italy. Additional sales representations are either in preparation or wanted.
We know how to produce a dependable, high-quality standard product as well as to manufacture an excellent custom-made product, but what trade and consumers really appreciate even more, is our friendly and competent customer service. As a FAMAG-customer, you know that we are always ready to listen to you! We are immediately available on the phone ready to take care of your questions, whether you need information on availability or price of products, on a specific product application or the current delivery status of your order. Usually orders leave our premises the next day – often even the same day – to be available as soon as possible.
“Laughing against all odds” that’s what you call a sense of humour. And know-how means that you know how to do it right. You are facing a special application task, yet hesitating which tool you can be successful with? Our experts know what softwood is, are familiar with the most important European as well as exotic hard wood and have a profound knowledge of the appropriate tools to work with. Due to this thorough expertise, they can help you to make the right decision concerning your specific task leading to a desired result. Although our specialists are not 150 years old yet, you can rely on their professional knowledge which is always at your disposal!
We pass this almost 175-year old know-how on to our apprentices. We feel obliged to young people to give them a professional education for their future. To start an apprenticeship at the FAMAG-Werkzeugfabrik means to take over tasks independently and under personal responsibility – from the very first day! So please do not be surprised, when every now and then a really young person answers the phone.
If you are looking for a certain FAMAG tool, you will find it in good specialised trade outlets. We are very pleased to recommend a local dealer to you!
Bormax 2.0! Centre point with cutting character. Two in reverse order staggered, grooved main cutting edges (from Ø 11 mm), a circumferential cutting edge with longitudinal grooves – both effecting that a clear less feed force is necessary. Also they minimize the friction and the growth of heat. Hexagonal shank for a better power
Rapid drilling in soft wood, European hard wood, chipboard, MDF etc. Rapid chipping of solid wood and chipboards. Clearly less effort is needed and boring is more rapid than with the usual Forstner bit.
Top for freehand drilling and stationary use. The low heat development offers an incredibly long service life with highest drilling quality. In combination with extension shanks product line 1639 perfectly suitable for drilling deep holes. For bigger diameters we recommend product line 1614 Bormax® 2.0 WS prima, long version
Forstner Bit BORMAX
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Forstner Bit BORMAX
1622 Forstner bit BORMAX 2.0 for wood working, Profi. Made in Germany
Rapid drilling in soft wood, European hard wood, chipboard, MDF etc. Rapid chipping of solid wood and chipboards. Clearly less effort is needed and boring is more rapid than with the usual Forstner bit
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Forstner Bit BORMAX
1624 forstner bit with pilot guilded Bormax 2.0 Prima, Made in Germany
The pilot-drill bit is ideal for drilling at an angle which is not 90° in workpieces surface, which occurs for example in the construction of staircase. Can be used with the centre point as traditional Bormax
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Forstner Bit BORMAX
1614 Bormax® 2.0 Prima, Long Version (Special Counterbore)
Bormax® 2.0 prima with exchangeable pre-drill bit, centre drill bit or guiding pin. Much less feed force needed as well as minimized friction and therefore less heat generation. Reasons: The two main cutting edges are grooved shifted, as well as the toothed linear grooved pre-cutters. A matching centre drill bit and an allen wrench are included in the delivery. Hexagonal shank for a better power transfer
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Forstner Bit BORMAX
1616 Disc + Plug Cutter 400 – 1500 rpm. Alloyed tool steel
Twofold ground main cutting edges and circumferential cutters. Effective length of the plug max. 70 mm
Place 1616 at the edge of the work piece in a way that the outside of the cutter is overlapping the edge, allowing fast chip ejection
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Forstner Bit BORMAX
1410 Auger Bit, Lewis Pattern, 500 – 2800 rpm. FAMAG Germany
“Lewis” pattern, crest of thread, main cutting edge and taper tap in premium quality. Version with stepped head and hexagonal shank from Ø 8mm.
500 – 2800 rpm. e.g. Ø 12 mm 2000 rpm in soft wood. Further details in the speed diagram
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Forstner Bit BORMAX
1494 Main cutting edge Auger Bit 1750 – 3000 rpm. FAMAG Germany
Specially formed channel for removing chips, teflon-coated, changeable crest of thread HSS, two carbide tipped main cutting edges, protruding cutting edges and cylindrical shank with three clamping surfaces. Ground by diamond wheels on CNC-machines
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Forstner Bit BORMAX
1001 Formwork Drill Bit, Cylindrical Shank. Made in Germany
Twist drill with long shank and specially ground roof-like tip, which can be regrounded easily. Quality according to DIN 7490 and the valid safety regulations.
800 – 2500 rpm, e.g. Ø 10 mm 2500 rpm in formwork panel.
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Forstner Bit BORMAX
1014 Screw Auger, Lewis Pattern. Depending on one’s skill and strength
“Lewis” pattern, with crest of thread, one main cutting edge and one taper tap. With lug for wooden handle
For drilling deep holes in soft wood (depending on the diameter) and also limited in European hard woodSKU: 1014 -
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Forstner Bit BORMAX
1594 Brad Point Drill Bit, HSS-G. Further details in the speed diagram
Premium version, fully ground quality with two main cutting edges and two taper taps. Specially ground spiral for a very good chip removal.
2400 – 8000 rpm e.g. Ø 4 mm 5000 rpm in European hard wood. Further details in the speed diagramSKU: 1594 -
Forstner Bit BORMAX
1596 Brad Point Drill Bit, HSS-G Ø3-10mm. Made in Germany
One-piece drill bit (C6,3) with brad point, two main cutting edges, two protruding cutting edges and a hexagonal shank for bit holder (1/4“; C 6,3).
Maximum rotation speed of the cordless screwdriver: recommended 3000 rpmSKU: 1596 -
Forstner Bit BORMAX
1597 Brad Point Drill Bit, HSS-G, Long Version 70-175mm
One-piece drill bit (C6,3) with brad point, two main cutting edges, two protruding cutting edges and a hexagonal shank for bit holder (1/4“; C 6,3).
Maximum rotation speed of the cordless screwdriver: recommended 3000 rpmSKU: 1597 -
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