~$300 worth of router bits I'm thinking of buying... carbideprocessors.com or usroutertools.com ???

[moh.vze.com]

I'm just trying to figure out where I should buy all my router bits in one go. In addition, let me know if you think any of the bits in my list are not necessary or what I should add to my collection.

I'm still debating on which website to buy from and maybe some of you guys can chime in if you've bought from either/or. Don't worry, this is not a this is not a VS thread.

$315.24 - carbideprocessors.com
vs
$280.69 - usroutertools.com

 

$101.74 - http://www.carbideprocessors.com/2-flute-upcut-flush-trim-router-bit-1-2-dia-2-cut-length-1-2-dia-southeast-tool-sftu165/
vs
$79.31 - http://www.usroutertools.com/1-2-inch-spiral-flush-trim-bit-2-flute-upcut-p/sftu165.htm

$45.32 - http://www.carbideprocessors.com/2-flute-upcut-bit-1-2-dia-1-1-4-cut-length-1-2-shank-southeast-tool-sru155/
vs
$39.66 - http://www.usroutertools.com/1-2-inch-2-flute-spiral-upcut-p/sru155.htm

$25.85 - http://www.carbideprocessors.com/roundover-bit-1-2-radius-1-1-2-dia-3-4-cut-length-1-2-shank-southeast-tool-se2009/
vs
$24.86 - http://www.usroutertools.com/1-1-2-inch-2-flute-roundover-bit-p/se2009.htm

$19.04 - http://www.carbideprocessors.com/roundover-bit-1-4-radius-1-dia-1-2-cut-length-1-2-shank-southeast-tool-se2006/
vs
$18.31 - http://www.usroutertools.com/1-inch-2-flute-roundover-bit-p/se2006.htm

$45.05 - http://www.carbideprocessors.com/roundover-bit-3-4-radius-2-dia-1-cut-length-1-2-shank-southeast-tool-se2010/
vs
$43.32 - http://www.usroutertools.com/2-inch-2-flute-roundover-bit-p/se2010.htm

$57.21 - http://www.carbideprocessors.com/45deg-chamfer-bit-1-1-16-cut-height-1-2-shank-southeast-tool-se2310/
vs
$55.01- http://www.usroutertools.com/1-1-16-inch-45-deg-chamfer-bit-p/se2310.htm

$21.03 - http://www.carbideprocessors.com/rabbet-bit-1-1-4-dia-3-8-cut-depth-1-2-shank-southeast-tool-se1901/
vs
$20.22 - http://www.usroutertools.com/1-1-4-inch-2-flute-rabbet-bit-p/se1901.htm

[79 cutty]

Based on my experience you can buy ok bits if you don’t plan on working extensively with them. For sporatic use just about any bit will do the job and do so decent enough to get the job done.

For any bits I have put through their paces and gotten my money worth and so much more I buy all my bits through:

 

https://12vtools.com/

 

fantastic customer service. Quality bits. Worth investing the first time so as to not have to buy the same bits more than once

[Triticum Agricolam]

I use Whiteside for the bits that get used frequently.  I buy them from Amazon and with Prime I get them in two days.  Most of the Whiteside bits are less expensive than what you had picked out.  I looked through your list and there are a couple things I don't think you need, and a couple others to think about. 

For a 1/2" flush cut bit, the double bearings and spiral upcut make them REALLY expensive, also I wouldn't want an upcut spiral bit for that application as it can lead to tearout.  Here is a straight double bearing flushcut bit:

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-2458-Diameter/dp/B000K2AG7U/

and here is the same with a single bearing:

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-2408-Diameter/dp/B000K2AG4I/

The 1/2" spiral bit (non flush cut) is one I don't think you need. Instead get a 1/4" spiral, which is what you use for circle jigs:

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-RU2100-Standard/dp/B000K2BGNS/

I don't think you need a 1/2" roundover bit either.  I use a 1/4" roundover on the edges of panels that need it, and a 3/4" bit for rounding over the corner inside ports:

https://www.amazon.com/Shank-Radius-Diameter-Cutting-Length/dp/B000AM18Q8/

https://www.amazon.com/Shank-Radius-Diameter-Cutting-Length/dp/B000K2G2TG/

Here is a Whiteside chamfer bit:

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-2306-45-Degree/dp/B001CGYOTY/

A single size rabbet bit isn't something you are likely to use much for box building.  You can probably skip that one completely.  If you do want to get something, get a kit that has all the bearings you need to cut whatever width rabbet you want:

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-1955-Diameter/dp/B000K2C87G/

For other bits I've also used Yonico from amazon, they are lower quality than Whiteside, but they are still pretty good. I get them for things I'm only going to use occasionally, or are extremely expensive.  A good example would a 1" or larger roundover.  I also use Yonico for 1/4" carbide bits in my CNC router.  

[06RTCharger]

Yup whiteside on amazon. Bonus if u already have Prime amazon.

[moh.vze.com]

7 hours ago, Triticum Agricolam said:

[...]

For a 1/2" flush cut bit, the double bearings and spiral upcut make them REALLY expensive, also I wouldn't want an upcut spiral bit for that application as it can lead to tearout.  Here is a straight double bearing flushcut bit:

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-2458-Diameter/dp/B000K2AG7U/

and here is the same with a single bearing:

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-2408-Diameter/dp/B000K2AG4I/

The 1/2" spiral bit (non flush cut) is one I don't think you need. Instead get a 1/4" spiral, which is what you use for circle jigs:

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-RU2100-Standard/dp/B000K2BGNS/

[/...]

 

Regards the Flush Straight Trim bits, I was chatting with someone on the forum and they said those were crap.

"The 2 flute straight bit is junk, same fore the 2 flute flush trims. They are old news and really no need for them when you can get a spiral flush trim or spiral straight bit, They cut easier, faster, and leave a cleaner edge."

"In router lifts you will normally use an upcut bit, all mine are upcuts (even the ones I use in my handheld routers which isnt as important compared to a lift when the bit can grab the wood and pull it away from you which results pulling your fingers close to the bit). This is one reason to rough cut prior which I will talk about below. http://www.newwoodworker.com/updowncutbits.html
"

Thoughts?

Also..

 

"Here is a straight double bearing flushcut bit:
https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-2458-Diameter/dp/B000K2AG7U/

and here is the same with a single bearing:

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-2408-Diameter/dp/B000K2AG4I/

"

Do people normally just go with the single bearing? I might just get the single bearing for cheaper.

"

The 1/2" spiral bit (non flush cut) is one I don't think you need. Instead get a 1/4" spiral, which is what you use for circle jigs:

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-RU2100-Standard/dp/B000K2BGNS/

"

Isn't it better to go with a 1/2" shank?:
https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-RU4700-Standard/dp/B0012JJZQS/

 

 

[moh.vze.com]

5 hours ago, 06RTCharger said:

Yup whiteside on amazon. Bonus if u already have Prime amazon.

I just noticed all of the prices on carbideprocessors.com were the exact same as the Amazon prices. In addition, there's a 7% discount code on carbideprocessors.com making it cheaper than Amazon. However, I think to get free shipping on carbideprocessors you'd need to spend over a certain amount. I'm trying to get a 10% discount code from them (they had one in December).

 

Also, everyone on here seems to be favoring Whiteside over the Southside brand so I guess I'll go with Whiteside. I only went with Southside because the Southside router bits were $2-$7 cheaper than Whiteside.

[moh.vze.com]

Here's my updated list. Any suggestions of what other bits I should add let me know. I'm still waiting for some more opinions on the straight flush bits before I make my purchase.

 

$23.55 - http://www.carbideprocessors.com/roundover-bit-1-4-radius-1-2-shank-whiteside-2006/

$57.13 - http://www.carbideprocessors.com/roundover-bit-3-4-radius-1-2-shank-whiteside-2010/

$41.34 - http://www.carbideprocessors.com/45deg-chamfer-bit-1-1-16-cut-length-1-2-shank-whiteside-2306/

$26.86 - http://www.carbideprocessors.com/2-flute-flush-trim-bit-1-2-dia-2-cut-length-1-2-shank-whiteside-2408/

$28.56 - http://www.carbideprocessors.com/2-flute-upcut-bit-1-4-dia-1-cut-length-1-2-shank-whiteside-ru4700/

$58.13 - http://www.carbideprocessors.com/multi-rabbet-set-w-8-bearing-sizes-1-2-shank-whiteside-1955/

Subtotal: $235.57
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Grand Total:     $219.08

[06RTCharger]

1/2in shanks are stronger. If u can find whiteside bits for cheaper than amazon and theyre legit, get’em. I just suggested amazon because thats the cheapest place i could find whiteside bits when i was searching for bits. I hardly used mine so far, but when i did it was smooth. Though i only cut plastics not woods.

[Soccerballzs]

Forrest City here. Fuck the inflated prices in car audio for router bits.

[Triticum Agricolam]

9 hours ago, moh.vze.com said:

Regards the Flush Straight Trim bits, I was chatting with someone on the forum and they said those were crap.

"The 2 flute straight bit is junk, same fore the 2 flute flush trims. They are old news and really no need for them when you can get a spiral flush trim or spiral straight bit, They cut easier, faster, and leave a cleaner edge."

"In router lifts you will normally use an upcut bit, all mine are upcuts (even the ones I use in my handheld routers which isnt as important compared to a lift when the bit can grab the wood and pull it away from you which results pulling your fingers close to the bit). This is one reason to rough cut prior which I will talk about below. http://www.newwoodworker.com/updowncutbits.html
"

Thoughts?

Also..

 

"Here is a straight double bearing flushcut bit:
https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-2458-Diameter/dp/B000K2AG7U/

and here is the same with a single bearing:

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-2408-Diameter/dp/B000K2AG4I/

"

Do people normally just go with the single bearing? I might just get the single bearing for cheaper.

"

The 1/2" spiral bit (non flush cut) is one I don't think you need. Instead get a 1/4" spiral, which is what you use for circle jigs:

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-RU2100-Standard/dp/B000K2BGNS/

"

Isn't it better to go with a 1/2" shank?:
https://www.amazon.com/Whiteside-Router-Bits-RU4700-Standard/dp/B0012JJZQS/

 

 

I've used both straight and spiral flush cut bits and I prefer the straight ones, but you may have a different experience, all I can tell you is what works for me.  

Usually you would want to use 1/2" shank bits if possible, but for that 1/4" spiral you want a 1/4" shank.  The reason is it lets you cut deeper when making multiple passes, like when using a circle jig.  With the 1/4" shank you can cut deeper than the length of the cutting flutes, you can't do what with a 1/2" shank bit.