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".
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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."
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.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"For small and detailed work, this is a must have!!!"
"Then hardly used top of the line Dremel, the lock started slipping."
"Creates a beautiful router bench for the dremel and is nice-looking in the garage."
"My husband got this to use with hiss router, and he says that it is perfect, and he is completely happy with it."
"Perfect for using the Dremel as a router."
"Not much when you take it out of the box, but does what it should do."
"I use my cordless Dremel in it and mounted it to a small board that I clamp on my workbench when I use it."
"Dremel router bits for the 4000 model aren't sharp enough to route hardwood, it burns and tears out easily."
A valuable addition to any woodworker's Dremel rotary tool, the Dremel 692 6-Piece Router Bit Set includes six high-speed router bits made from high-grade steel. The Dremel 692 6-Piece Router Bit Set includes: 612 piloted beading router bit 615 corner rounding router bit 650 1/8-inch straight router bit 654 1/4-inch straight router bit 617 core box router bit 618 chamfer router bit. Variety of Bits for a Range of Projects This set comes with a total of six bits, including a 3/32-inch piloted beading bit, 1/4-inch core box bit, and 1/2-inch chamfer bit that all work well for inlaying and mortising wood and other soft materials. What's in the Box One 612 piloted beading router bit, one 615 corner rounding router bit, one 650 1/8-inch straight router bit, one 654 1/4-inch straight router bit, one 617 core box router bit, and one 618 chamfer router bit. Six piece router bit set, includes: (#612) routing bit, 3/32-inch piloted beading works well for inlaying, and mortising in wood and other soft materials, constructed of high speed steel. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"it worked but it took a bit longer than it would have if I had used a real router, but the box was already installed in the wall and a full size router would not have fit."
"Tested each bit out on some pine I had laying around."
"Bits get dull a little too quickly but other that that. they function fine."
"Price is right, service excellent."
"I turned my Dremel tool into a mini router with this set."
"I only use the 2 straight pieces."
"I wish some of these (the rounded edge and chamfer) had a bearing so they wouldn't burn wood."
"I quickly relocated the bits to a different case."
Best Spiral Router Bits
Whiteside Machine ru2100 solid carbide 2 flute up-cut standard spiral router bit 1/4 dia x 1" cl x 1/4" shank x 2-1/2" oal. Whiteside Router Bits are made with Premium Carbide.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Whiteside is quickly becoming my go to router bit company."
"I really like this router bit."
"Great bit."
"Excellent router bit cuts smooth, great for mortising."
Best Trim Router Bits
Freud's precision ground carbide bits have a grain size smaller than other grades, and titanium is added making them impervious to chemical attack. Cuts all composition materials, plywoods, hardwoods, and softwoods.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I Love my Freud bits! I actually have a full set of these flush trim bits ranging from 3/4" to 1" to 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" and a full, massive 2"."
"Sapele is a fairly hard wood with variable grain which was compounded by my unusual sweeping curves. Upon receipt, noticed substantial plastic container used by Freud, out of box sharpness and general appearance of high quality fit and finish. Routing freehand against the bearing I experienced a startling kick back upon entry that could have been dangerous."
"A quality bit at a good price."
"I'm going for a shorter (1/2" long cutting length) standard top bearing bit (Freud 50-103 5/8-Inch Diameter Top Bearing Flush Trim Router Bit with 1/4-Inch Shank) instead."
"I was worried about controlling such a large bit but the cutting was silky smooth; just be sure you know the proper router feed direction."
"Bit works well when a top bearing flush trim bit is needed."
"We needed a bit that would stay sharp, be dependable and work with templating work."
"The bit was bent."