Router Bits

[Bigg Boy]

What brand router bits do you guys use?

I keep going through flush trim bits like crazy.

[mbdblue]

What brand router bits do you guys use?

I keep going through flush trim bits like crazy.

freud man. should do well

[Hugh G. Rection]

i use bosch bits. good stuff.....

[EclipseChris]

Can we get links to the bits? All the roundover bits i find look like they are wrong.

[kingsuv]

I use Whiteside and Freud

Another thing to consider when using bits is router speed and push.

If you are pushing to hard or trying to work the piece too fast, you will heat the bit up and ruin it. Let the bit do all the work. Also working a smaller bit to do large cuts isn't suggested. Use a bigger bit with a better cut shank.

I also like to use an spiral up or down cut over a straight cut bit. It has better cut speeds as well as a cleaner cut.

[SQMonte]

Those Freud bits (Diablo) are bank! Just for an example, a single Freud 1/4" shank 1/2" roundover bit runs about $34 at Home Depot......I picked up a set of 3 1/4" shaft roundover bits made by Ryobi (1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" bits) for $19.99 at Home Depot. I think the determining factor should be how often you're gonna be using them.....if you're gonna be a box building fool then you might be better off paying the higher price for something that may be more durable. But if you're like me and only gonna build a box or two a year at most then it would be hard to justify the higher cost of the Freud bits.

[RAM_Designs]

I grabbed a cheapy craftsman 5-6 bit set that I've used on I don't know how many boxes now...my straight bit has cut a lot of circles though.

[99vic]

When I can I only use diablo bits, especially on my upcut bits. I love how they cut wood like butter.

[rubbernutz1]

depends on what kind of router buts you want. you looking for round over bits for like the edges of the boxes or a spiral fluted bit like a drill bit for cutting holes? i got mine from lowes and they beed holing up good. the cobalt brand