How much is too much for a bit?

[mschrank]

whats the most expensive router bit you can buy "off the shelf" consisting of a single one-piece bit?

How about This one? Nice bit, but I'd have a hard time justifying $107.00 (and that's their "discounted" price)

[onedash]

Just spent $170 last weekend for the Freud Raised panel set.
Did some test cuts on MDF and its like cutting butter.
Gotta build a sled to cut the Rails though. Easier than trying to get the fence alligned with the miter slot and the bit to cut em with the miter guage I think.

[Amiller]

I replied $20-$50 because I haven't really had the need for a more expensive piece yet. If I could really make good use of a more expensive piece then I may go higher

[bobby_m]

How about this deal at HD?

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS....jsp?pn=166909

Ryobi 40-piece set. They had it marked as clearance in the store for $99.
Either way, $2.50 per bit seems pretty good and I'm psyched to have an assortment ready to go. My only beef is that some of them are actually duplicates (1/4" straight and roundovers for example).

Bobby

[mschrank]

How about this deal at HD?

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS....jsp?pn=166909

Ryobi 40-piece set. They had it marked as clearance in the store for $99.
Either way, $2.50 per bit seems pretty good and I'm psyched to have an assortment ready to go. My only beef is that some of them are actually duplicates (1/4" straight and roundovers for example).

Bobby

If you want a set, I'd take a look at this 35 pc set from Holbren. It's a better deal, the bits are 1/2" shank, and the owner's a super good guy to deal with (and he's a member here).

[bobby_m]

Dang it!!

I should have asked BEFORE buying, that looks like a better set for less!!

Bobby