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Thread: Router Experts - Bits: Christmas present advice

  1. #16
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    We sell Whiteside, Southeast, Tenryu, Popular and maybe a dozen other lines of tools.

    Email or PM me and we will set you up with a discount. Whiteside is a great line. Southeast Tool was also rated excellent by Fine Woodworking and is generally less exepensive. I will also throw in a 1014 router bit. This is a little 2 flute straight bit which is far and away the most used bit.

    Tom Walz
    Carbide Processors
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  2. #17
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    My list/process:

    For straight bits, I buy spiral bits (or CNC end mills) off ebay). 1/2" carbide spiral resharpened well under $15 (yes they are a few thousands undersize, but this almost never matters!). I would buy two of these. One to abuse and hog with, one to keep really sharp for when I want the best finish. I use this 1/2" carbide spiral the most of anything (and just use a bearing guide when doing with fixtures - like the dado fixture talked about in other threads here.

    Then the same for a 1/4" spiral carbide.

    Next in line is a tossup - but by watching the clearance rack at Rockler (or other like the online stores) you can find the basics (many times <$5 each, some $10 but still a great deal)

    Rabbet bit with different bearings
    45 chamfer bit
    1/4 roundover
    Pattern flush trim (I have one with a bearing on top, and another with a bearing on the bottom - but getting one bit that has a bearing on both ends as mentioned makes a lot of sense)

    I think you could get all these for <$70. Obviously I take the long approach buying individual bits and shopping to save $$.

    Insert bearing guide set (but might not be necessary if you dont make guides/jigs)

    For the PC690 I very much prefer the D handle. I have several routers but this is still my favorite by far.

  3. #18
    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Walz View Post
    We sell Whiteside, Southeast, Tenryu, Popular and maybe a dozen other lines of tools.

    Email or PM me and we will set you up with a discount. Whiteside is a great line. Southeast Tool was also rated excellent by Fine Woodworking and is generally less exepensive. I will also throw in a 1014 router bit. This is a little 2 flute straight bit which is far and away the most used bit.

    Tom Walz
    Carbide Processors
    Are you going to do a holiday router bit set again this year? With a discount that would come to what....under $150,000 for sure, right?

  4. #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Coloccia View Post
    Are you going to do a holiday router bit set again this year? With a discount that would come to what....under $150,000 for sure, right?

    I wanted that set but I would have to build an add-on just to house it. Plus my desire to have a router for every bit really would run the cost up...
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