Best Joinery Router Bits
Style: Adjustable Tongue and Groove Router Bit Set, 1/2-Inch Shank. Freud develops different types of carbide for each application to maximize the cutting life and performance of the tool; and Freud also operates one of the most modern product development research centers in Europe. Freud router bits feature TiCo Hi-Density Carbide for maximum cutting life and are individually balanced; providing a cut above the rest. About this Adjustable Tongue and Groove Bit Set Freud's adjustable tongue and groove bit set is ideal for producing perfectly fitted tongue and groove joints. Adjustable at .002 inch increments for stock thickness of 1/2" to 1-1/4" and groove widths of 7/32" to 3/8".
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"At the narrowest setting (no spacers), the panels fit perfectly without binding. The bits handled the hickory well but not sure how many more stiles I can cut without burning."
"This cutter is not exactly the profile of the story bought window stools, but close enough, provided you don't cut into the leading edge of the store bought stool."
"I was confused because aligning a straight edge against the cutting edges under a certain angle gives the impression that the teeth edges are not parallel and might slant inward, which might be desirable for flooring parquet where you need a really tight fit, but in fact, careful alignment of the straight edge clears that false impression: the teeth are perfectly aligned vertically, although they do have each a slight slant forward and backward (what Freud describes as "Freud's exclusive design features a tongue cutter with opposing shear angles to ensure a flawless finish") and my next experiment is to use them for edge-joionting."
"In addition, when you want to do the copes, all you have to do is raise the bit in your router table or shaper table to put the cope profile at the right height. The picture that is shown for this bit is actually upside down as it would be deployed in a router or shaper table, the profile at the top of the picture is the stile moulding profile, and the profile shown at the bottom of the bit does the copes in the rails."
"If I didn't want the thin edge to be there I had to raise up the bit, and then my detail was too deep for my liking, so this one is better for me. When you have to drill a hinge cup hole into the back of a door, you don't want it to pierce through the front side of this detail after you are all done with the door. Having the option of keeping the bit a little lower creates more of a safety buffer, and is more attractive to my clients when you view the door from the front."
"There are NO instructions either with the bits (other than a little chart to show you what thickness spacer to use for various thicknesses of stock), on the Freud website or on the web."
High quality carbide-tipped set includes 4-straight bits (3/16-Inch, 1/4-Inch, 1/2-Inch, 3/4-Inch), 1-round over bit (3/8-Inch), 1-cove bit (1/2-Inch), 1-Roman ogee bit (5/32-Inch), one 45-Degree chamfer bit, 1-flush trim bit (1/2-Inch), 1-rabbeting bit (3/8-Inch), 1-dovetail bit (1/2-Inch by 14-Degree), one V-groove bit (3/8-Inch), 1-hinge mortising bit (1/2-Inch), 1-panel Pilot bit (1/4-Inch), 1-round nose bit (1/4-Inch), 1-Allen wrench and 1-bearing to convert round over bit into beading bit. Perfect, economical, all-purpose starter set for your woodworking hobby.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The bits are sharp, packed with some grease, and well presented in a sturdy box."
"The set had exactly the types of bits I would need as a beginner for the type of work I would do at home."
"These are some of the best bits I have seen for this price range and would say if you need some router bits, you should give these a try."
"I purchased this set after getting the half inch shank version (MLCS 8377)."
"Seems like a great value."
"I've done some edging, relief carving, and planing (with the 1/2" straight bit), and had no trouble with either accuracy or smoothness."
"In that same time period I've also purchased a smaller roundover bit (the included one is a tad large), a pattern bit (straight w/ top bearing) and a larger rabbeting bit."
"Fantastic set of router bits - very high quality for the price."
Features: Adjustable Case Opener - excellent for opening waterproof cases up to 34mm. Spring bar remover for strap adjustment/replacement. Antimagnetic screwdriver for removing battery covers. Antimagnetic stainless steel tweezers for removing and inserting batteries. 6 watch strap spring-pins each of size. Diameter of Peg of Strap Spring Pin: 1. Package included: 1 x Adjustable Case Opener; 18 x Adjustable Case Opener Pins; 1 x Watch Case Opener Knife; 1 x Stainless Steel Tweezer; 1 x Spring Bar Tool; 2 x Spring Bar Tool Spare Tips; 108 x Watch Strap Spring pins; 1 x Hammer; 1 x Link Remover; 3 x Link Remover Spare Pins; 2 x Link Remover Spare Pins (golden) ; 1 x Watch Case Holder (for watch case 10-45mm/0.39-1.77in diameter ) ; 1 x Watch back pry opener (with yellow ergo handle) ; 3 x Precision Anti-magnetic Screwdrivers (1.2mm/0.047in, 1.4mm/0.055in, 1.6mm/0.063in) ; 3 x Pin Punches (0.8mm/0.031in, 0.9mm/0.035in, 1.0mm/0.039in) ; 1 x Carrying Case. Package included: The ohuhu watch repair tool kit case includes: 1 x Adjustable Case Opener; 18 x Adjustable Case Opener Pins; 1 x Watch Case Opener Knife; 1 x Stainless Steel Tweezer; 1 x Spring Bar Tool; 2 x Spring Bar Tool Spare Tips; 108 x Watch Strap Spring pins; 1 x Hammer; 1 x Link Remover; 3 x Link Remover Spare Pins; 2 x Link Remover Spare Pins (golden) ; 1 x Watch Case Holder (for watch case 10-45mm diameter ) ; 1 x Watch back pry opener (with yellow ergo handle) ; 3 x Precision Anti-magnetic Screwdrivers (1.2mm/0.047in, 1.4mm/0.055in, 1.6mm/0.063in) ; 3 x Pin Punches (0.8mm/0.031in, 0.9mm/0.035in, 1.0mm/0.039in) ; 1 x Carrying Case. SELF RELIANCE: Small, clean and functional, this watch repair tool kit helps you get your watch problem done at home instead of going for watch repair shops.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I wish: There were an instruction manual included to tell me what the tools are for and that the barbs that are used to remove the back casing were stored in a better way (they currently are all in a small plastic case and not sorted). All in all, this is a great way for a person to make fairly sophisticated watch repairs without having to spend a lot of money."
"Getting the bits out of the watch wrench needs pliers, I was using the footy tool to get the bits out but that bent right away and got ruined pretty fast."
"I've honestly don't know what half of the items do, however I used the blue big square a few times already just to remove the links on couple of watches and it works great and easy!"
"This is an awesome product, doesn't come with directions but just go to You Tube and you can watch all kinds of videos."
"I needed it for my wife's Michelle watch because it had a weird back on it and he inside screws we're seriously the smallest things I've ever seen."
"Over the years I have unintentionally collected several watches when their batteries finally gave up."
"The few tools that I did use worked perfectly and made the removal of watch links much easier."
"After a recent visit to a jeweler that gave us a $50 quote to install a battery, we decided to order a kit to do it ourselves."
Best Two Wing Slotting Cutters
This 3-piece set of Roundhead Fly Cutters is designed to take light cuts, machining flat surfaces and counterboring. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They're ok. About what you would expect from China."
"Super product and fast service."
"good product..."
"Works as expected."
Best Straight Router Bits
Style: Adjustable Tongue and Groove Router Bit Set, 1/2-Inch Shank. Freud develops different types of carbide for each application to maximize the cutting life and performance of the tool; and Freud also operates one of the most modern product development research centers in Europe. Freud router bits feature TiCo Hi-Density Carbide for maximum cutting life and are individually balanced; providing a cut above the rest. About this Adjustable Tongue and Groove Bit Set Freud's adjustable tongue and groove bit set is ideal for producing perfectly fitted tongue and groove joints. Adjustable at .002 inch increments for stock thickness of 1/2" to 1-1/4" and groove widths of 7/32" to 3/8".
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This cutter is not exactly the profile of the story bought window stools, but close enough, provided you don't cut into the leading edge of the store bought stool."
"I was confused because aligning a straight edge against the cutting edges under a certain angle gives the impression that the teeth edges are not parallel and might slant inward, which might be desirable for flooring parquet where you need a really tight fit, but in fact, careful alignment of the straight edge clears that false impression: the teeth are perfectly aligned vertically, although they do have each a slight slant forward and backward (what Freud describes as "Freud's exclusive design features a tongue cutter with opposing shear angles to ensure a flawless finish") and my next experiment is to use them for edge-joionting."
"In addition, when you want to do the copes, all you have to do is raise the bit in your router table or shaper table to put the cope profile at the right height. The picture that is shown for this bit is actually upside down as it would be deployed in a router or shaper table, the profile at the top of the picture is the stile moulding profile, and the profile shown at the bottom of the bit does the copes in the rails."
"If I didn't want the thin edge to be there I had to raise up the bit, and then my detail was too deep for my liking, so this one is better for me. When you have to drill a hinge cup hole into the back of a door, you don't want it to pierce through the front side of this detail after you are all done with the door. Having the option of keeping the bit a little lower creates more of a safety buffer, and is more attractive to my clients when you view the door from the front."
"I took a couple of spacers from the groove bit and placed on the tongue bit. I then lowered the tongue bit, and used the top one for the groove."
"It's my new favorite router bit."
Best Straight Router Bits
Style: Adjustable Tongue and Groove Router Bit Set, 1/2-Inch Shank. Freud develops different types of carbide for each application to maximize the cutting life and performance of the tool; and Freud also operates one of the most modern product development research centers in Europe. Freud router bits feature TiCo Hi-Density Carbide for maximum cutting life and are individually balanced; providing a cut above the rest. About this Adjustable Tongue and Groove Bit Set Freud's adjustable tongue and groove bit set is ideal for producing perfectly fitted tongue and groove joints. Adjustable at .002 inch increments for stock thickness of 1/2" to 1-1/4" and groove widths of 7/32" to 3/8".
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This cutter is not exactly the profile of the story bought window stools, but close enough, provided you don't cut into the leading edge of the store bought stool."
"I was confused because aligning a straight edge against the cutting edges under a certain angle gives the impression that the teeth edges are not parallel and might slant inward, which might be desirable for flooring parquet where you need a really tight fit, but in fact, careful alignment of the straight edge clears that false impression: the teeth are perfectly aligned vertically, although they do have each a slight slant forward and backward (what Freud describes as "Freud's exclusive design features a tongue cutter with opposing shear angles to ensure a flawless finish") and my next experiment is to use them for edge-joionting."
"In addition, when you want to do the copes, all you have to do is raise the bit in your router table or shaper table to put the cope profile at the right height. The picture that is shown for this bit is actually upside down as it would be deployed in a router or shaper table, the profile at the top of the picture is the stile moulding profile, and the profile shown at the bottom of the bit does the copes in the rails."
"If I didn't want the thin edge to be there I had to raise up the bit, and then my detail was too deep for my liking, so this one is better for me. When you have to drill a hinge cup hole into the back of a door, you don't want it to pierce through the front side of this detail after you are all done with the door. Having the option of keeping the bit a little lower creates more of a safety buffer, and is more attractive to my clients when you view the door from the front."
"I took a couple of spacers from the groove bit and placed on the tongue bit. I then lowered the tongue bit, and used the top one for the groove."
"There are NO instructions either with the bits (other than a little chart to show you what thickness spacer to use for various thicknesses of stock), on the Freud website or on the web."
Best Edge Treatment & Grooving Router Bits
Step two: Choose another die smaller than the rear cover, install on the bottom of press machine. Comes with 12 assorted dies: 24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 40 & 42.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"A thought on dies: some presses have machined metal dies and some have plastic ones. I think metal dies are probably intended for much higher-end watches (the kind I'd take to a professional to service) and in the hands of an experienced watchmaker the metal dies probably perform better than the plastic ones. The experienced watchmaker doubtless has techniques to ensure the finish on your $1500 watch is not damaged by metal dies."
"Absolutely thrilled with this watch press!"
"It took about all of my weight to get it to work, but the press snapped it back in place with out any damage to the watch."
"One of my watches was a bit challenging and it took several tries with different dies, but eventually I got the back on."
"It has a solid, substantial feel to it and the provide disks work for fairly large diameter watches down to pretty small ones."
"I'd go after them with pliers covered with a towel to keep from scratching the surface, but I knew one day I'd crack the crystal and I'd wind up with a pricey repair bill."
"It's simply a must have tool for replacing watch batteries. You put pressure on the watch crystal in any way and game over."
Best Slotting Cutters
With a hand carrying weight at 32lbs, this unit is portable and reliable featuring a duty cycle of 60% at max amps on all processes. [Plasma Cutter] 50AMP Plasma Cutter Current Output; Max Ideal Cut Thickness: 1/2" ; Max Severance Thickness: 3/4"; Compact Plasma Cutter Has a Handle for Portability and Uses Non-Hazardous Compressed Air to Cut Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild steel, Copper, and Aluminum; [TIG Welder] 15-200AMP DC TIG Electric Current Output.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Tig torch is decent (WP17), but hose is not flexible (pretty lousy). The torch connector is the same as for the Eastwood and older AHP, so you can get an upgraded CK flex cable. The folks that sell HTP have a CK hose/torch combo you can upgrade with. I blew through the first set of consumables pretty quick, so you should buy extras if you plan to use this very much at all. Although this welder doesn't have all the features of the better tig machines, the arc seems stable and consistent. The quality of the additional stuff, like the argon regulator/flow meter, and compressor regulator (for plasma) seems cheap."
"I suspect most of the not working complaint from people could be avoided if these units were checked for proper operation before shipping to the final customer. I think that boat ride can place a lot of stress on vulnerable areas, Other than that, I did some other exploring when I had the cover off, This is constructed out of quality name brand components, I saw Toshiba, TI, Sanyo just to name a few."
"Good home welder wouldn't recommend for anything other than projects around the house."
"Plasma torch works awesome!"
"Primarily bought this machine for cutting holes in Stainless Steel."
"I'm used to the tech school's plasma cutter, high end, I hope with more practice the machine and I will get through the thicker cuts. All in all, after a quite a bit of research finding the correct wall plug, I'm happy with this unit and it will help me finish my 2nd log splitter build."
"Mine didn't last 1 year quit working so if you buy this you better think about what to do if it breaks and who's going to fix it at least it came with the handle I can tie a rope to it and maybe use it for a boat anchor."
Best Solid Surface Router Bits
The CMT Bowl and Tray Bit is ideal for making bowls, trays, boxes, cutting boards or any other specialty or craft item. Create bowl and trays, rout grooves or sign lettering, unique boxes or more craft items.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is my first foray into bowl and tray cutting so I wasn't sure what to expect."
"It was obvious the bit was just thrown in the shipping box along with the product box as separate entities."
"I bought this bowl bit for a hall bench project with a dished seat."
"Cmt bits are noticeably better than anything I can get at the local big box store."
"Perfect with the collet extension."
"The router bit is fine."
"This does all that it says with excellence!"
"Another great CMT product."
Best Router Door & Window Bits
This 3-piece set combines the 2-piece Stile & Rail cutters with one Horizontal Raised Panel bit with back cutter. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought these to build raised panel doors for the back bar cabinet I built over the winter."
"My husband was making door fronts to match existing cabinets."
"This was my first time making raised panels and I have to say this is a great cabinet bit set."
"After just a couple of practice runs, I was able to make my first set of raised panels that looked terrific."
"Excellent set."
"Great set of router bits that perform as expected."
"Used them to make six doors...it worked great."
"I am new to Woodworking, and making doors are very important, these cutters make life simple and easy for me, right fit, no complaints at all..."
Best Router Bearings & Bit-Repair Parts
Quickly and easily remove or add links to make your watch or bracelet fit your wrist. * With this small tool, you can get a suitable watch or bracelet without going to a repair store. * Suitable for : Tool adjust bands width up to size 30mm. * Size:(approximately 7.0 x 2.5 x 2.5cm). Turn the side wheel to move the needle and push out the pin Package included: Durable: Sturdy all-metal watch band link remover.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Adjustable for height as well is very helpful; the push pin only needs to come out about 1/8 inch and simply pulls out from there. If the pin is stubborn to reinsert and lock, give it a *tiny* push with this tool after making sure the direction and pin orientation is correct."
"As I aligned the first of 5 pins I ended up removing, even though the push rod remained level, I could see the tip of the pin wasn't staying level and had a slight "out of round" movement where it would go off axis. I didn't notice it until it neared the tip of the bracelet pin, at which time it became very evident. I thought if I took the time to micro-adjust the bracelet so the tool's pin hit the bracelet's pin, the act of it entering the bracelet's pin hole might keep it on track, however within a millimeter or two of it entering the hole the tool's pin bent, making it unuseable. I also used the tool to finish pushing the pins into place to join the bracelet after inserting them as far as I could by hand."
"However-do yourself a favor and go on youtube; do a search on DIY methods, plenty of videos showing how to perform this task with items you may find in your junk drawer."
"This thing was the best cheap buy I have had in a while."
"This is a wonderful product for those watch band fixes from home."
"Works well."
"The product came damaged and was unusable but once I stated my concern to Zacros they then seeked me out to make good on the refund- I appreciate their level of customer service- Things happen that is understandable but without me even asking they made good on the purchase and refunded it."
"This absolutely takes all the work out of repairing those bands that have the long pins that need to be pushed out."
Best Straight, Spiral & Trim Bits
INCLUDES:• Table • Adjustable fence for versatile performance• Slot, groove, shape, sand and trim edges• Large, 8" x 6" worktable• Attaches directly to workbench SPECIFICATIONS:• Fits Tool Model: 4000, 400, 398, 395, 300, 285, 275, 200, 100, 8200. For use with rotary tool models 100, 200, 275, 285, 300, 395, 398, 400, 3000, 4000, 4200, 8200 and 8220.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"While the unit generally is pretty well designed, the access hole for the spindle lock is too small for only but the tiniest of thumbs or fingers."
"Well made, but it's a little hard to figure out how to keep it still until you put that non-slip fabric between the Router table and the regular table. If you're going to attach it permanently, no worries except to be sure not to tighten the bolts to the point that the plastic base splits."
"For small and detailed work, this is a must have!!!"
"Then hardly used top of the line Dremel, the lock started slipping."
"Anyhow as far as the table goes, it's easy enough to operate, has simple, readable instructions in several common languages and may require a bit of reading and/or watching YouTube videos for those, less familiar with these types of miniaturized tools, or power tools in general. I.e: Safety Glasses, finger guards and make adjustments with the tool UNPLUGGED. The only real drawback is, mounting your Dremel tool in this decice takes a few minutes, and of course, that tool can not be used for any other purpose while mounted."
"Creates a beautiful router bench for the dremel and is nice-looking in the garage."
"If you raise the bit, find you overshot the intended height, turn the adjustment screw the other direction to lower the bit, nothing happens. And if you loosen the clamp knob, raise the vertical, tighten the clamp knob a different amount than before, the bit might actually be lower than before."
"Love this thing, easy to mount and I've done a bunch of routing on 1/4" plastic sheet now and it is great."