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I make tealight and votive candle holder that I sell. I use a 1-9/16 bit because the hole has to be just bigger than 1-1/2 because of the little plastic cups that the candles come in and 1-5/8 is just too large and allows too much wiggle with the candles. I've been using a wood river bit but I burned it just a tad when I first started using it but after that I learned to go slow and back out 3-4 times while drilling the 3/4 deep hole. I have only drilled red oak with it so far and plan to start making mahogony and cherry holders. So far the woodriver bit has done the job and hasn't burned the wood or splintered anything but the hole is a little rough and the bottom is rough, and I worry about how long this bit will last. I want to start building a forstner bit set and so far have bought 4 woodriver bits but am thinking about trying to find a higher quality bit that will last longer but don't want to drop 40-70 bucks per bit. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good brand to go with? Also like I said it must have bits in 16th increments. The woodriver bit I have was about 13 bucks and it would be great to find something better around that price but am willing to pay a little more