A Stampede For Colt's MaxiCut Bits

We’ve received a number of inquiries asking about the MaxiCut bits that were first seen at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta and were included in our coverage of the show. (Click here to read the entry by editor Chris Schwarz.)

Originally, we reported that Colt would have MaxiCut bits available in the States sometime in October. These bits are selected as one of our “Best New Tools for 2008.” (Click here to see the list.) Well, October has come and gone and with the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, these bits cannot be found.

The good news for Horst Miebach (maker of MaxiCut) – but bad news for woodworkers in the U.S. – is this new Forstner bit is so hot and demand so strong in Europe that the company is unable to ship Imperial sizes until later this month. This translates into the bits being in stores by mid-December.

If you’re wondering why the demand is strong in Europe and why U.S. woodworkers are patiently awaiting its arrival, see the video of these bits in action.

So where will MaxiCut bits be available? In December you’ll find it at The Best Things (thebestthings.com), Infinity Tools (infinitytools.com) and Packard Woodworks (packardwoodworks.com). After the first of the year, MaxiCut bits will be available at Lee Valley Tools (leevalley.com).

I’m in line for a set of these bits, for sure.

-Glen D. Huey