Like many, over the years, I’ve amassed a great number of auger, spade, brad-point, carbide-tip, and just about every other type of bit known to man. However, since going the minimalistic route and focusing on 17th-century utility furniture, my boring requirements are met with just three gimblets, a counter sink, and a shop-made wimble.

Knowing how to use a tool is more important than the tool in and of itself. - Ron Aylor