Anyone buy bits from these guys?

[baddboy_78]

I saw these on ebay and thought I might as well get some bits I don't have yet. FYI, I am a very occasional woodworker. I have a box project in mind and have a need for a lock miter bit.

I would also like to know if a PC 690 is enough to run these bits.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1206&rd=1&rd=1

[Ken Massingale]

Personally I would be leary of those bits. 1-2 of those bits should be at least $65. The quality can't be there and those style bits I would want good ones. I paid ~$40 for a lock miter at MLCS and it didn't last through 2 projects. I replaced it with a Woodcraft one at $44 and it has lasted several projects and is going strong. For a CMT or Whiteside you're looking at $100+ for just the lock miter, but they will probably last years.

1 3/4hp is marginal in my opinion, may be o.k. if you precut the miters on your TS before using the bit. I find that best anyway.
Good luck, a lock miter is a 'learning experience'. Be sure to make test cuts using stock of exactly the same thickness as your project. Use the final test pieces as a setup block for your project stock.
HTH
ken

[Knottscott]

Admittedly, I haven't tried those. They might be fine...but they might not either. There are so many well proven value bits that I see no reason to take an unnecessary risk on an unproven entity....and there is risk when spinning a cutting at 20K rpms. Not to mention that $75 isn't a cheap experiment, so no advantage over other choices that I see.

For lower cost value bits, I'd stick with Holbren, Price Cutter, Woodcraft, MLCS, Woodline, or Grizzly. For top shelf, I'd go with Whiteside, Freud, Infinity, CMT, Eagle America, or Amana.

http://www.holbren.com/product.php?p...&cat=32&page=1

[LCHIEN]

A lock miter is a lot of trouble to set up and use. Among other things the wood has to be precisely the same thickness.
Too much trouble unles you are making a lot of them.

[Hooligan]

I almost bought from them until I got the 24 bit set from Holbren. I haven't even powered up my GMC router that I got at $48 from Amazon.

Anyway, I emailed that seller with a question and received an immediate reply. The feedback is very impressive and I for one (admitting to not having actual experience) believe they are selling top quality products; just my sense from the tone of his email.

If you ask, and hint at posting your expeience on a Forum, bet he offers you a satisfaction guarantee. I'd be interested.

Just to say, I AM NOT AFFILATED with this seller in any way.

[Hoover]

If you have a regular 690 PC router, then it is a single speed and the bit would be rotating @ 22,000 rpm. A 2 3/4 inch router bit should be run @ 12000 rpms or a little less. If you plan on using these bits get a router speed controller, or better yet you probably should get a bigger router to safely handle large bits.

[mater]

I have never used that brand bits but it looks like he has a lot of satisfied customers. Over 3600 positives. Like someone else said I would not want to use those bits in a single speed router.

[TKsDust]

Admittedly, I haven't tried those. They might be fine...but they might not either. There are so many well proven value bits that I see no reason to take an unnecessary risk on an unproven entity....and there is risk when spinning a cutting at 20K rpms. Not to mention that $75 isn't a cheap experiment, so no advantage over other choices that I see.

For lower cost value bits, I'd stick with Holbren, Price Cutter, Woodcraft, MLCS, Woodline, or Grizzly. For top shelf, I'd go with Whiteside, Freud, Infinity, CMT, Eagle America, or Amana.

http://www.holbren.com/product.php?p...&cat=32&page=1

What he said above. Why take the chance with the Ebay bits when you know you can get reliable service and a great value from known suppliers that even give a BT3central discount and special offers at times? Go for the Holbren or use a coupon at Woodcraft if you have to.

[Xela]

I have bought set of their bits. I have been using them for over a year and have no complaints. Now are they Whiteside quality? Absolutely not! But I have found them to be a good deal overall. After all that I should tell you I have a different set than the one you are looking at.

[vanguard]

I'll second or third the opinion on Holbren. Great bits Great prices and even better service.