Rabetting Bit set

[durango dude]

Fairly decent rabetting bit set, at competitive price.


http://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/32-526/

[LCHIEN]

the 9-piece set from MLCSwoodworking is only $29 or some $20 cheaper than the one you list, the main difference is that the one you list has one more bearing which gives a flush trim rabbet option that the MLCS does not have. For $20 you can buy the extra bearing or just buy a flush trim bit, if you don't already have one.

The 9-piece set allows 6 depths of rabbets: 1/2", 7/16", 3/8", 5/16", 1/4", 1/8"
6 different bearings, a spare bearing, the bit and a hey key = 9 pieces

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...ng9_kit_anchor

[durango dude]

B...bb....bbbb...bbbut
yours aren't red, and don't have the magic word "Freud" printed on them!

[LCHIEN]

B...bb....bbbb...bbbut
yours aren't red, and don't have the magic word "Freud" printed on them!

Ah, Missed that they were Freud. Didn't really say in the text, you have to look at the blow up picture or recognize the part number. Freud stuff is generally very good. I'd say MLCS is good or better. The readers will have to decide if Freud is worth $20 more (not saying they are or aren't).

If you just like red, the MLCS Premium line, Katana is $43.
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...ng_bits_anchor

[akronee]

I was thinking MLCS was really good

then I realized my half inch, 1.5 inch length flush trim bit is bent about 2 degrees. I was using it to ensure my router lift was at 90 degrees from the table, and kept getting frustrating results. I put up a straight edge up to the bit, and the thing curves. Only had it about 6 months.

[LCHIEN]

then I realized my half inch, 1.5 inch length flush trim bit is bent about 2 degrees. I was using it to ensure my router lift was at 90 degrees from the table, and kept getting frustrating results. I put up a straight edge up to the bit, and the thing curves. Only had it about 6 months.

Is your bit 1/4" Shank? THey bend considerably easier than 1/2" shanks which have 4x as much metal in the shank. Make sure you get the bit virtually completely into the collet - the usual criteria is to hit bottom and then lift it back up about a 1/8 or 1/16th inch to prevent binding when you tighten.


they (MLCS) have the best Customer Support in my opinion. They specialize in router bits and accessories. Call them and give them an opportunity to make it right, even if its your fault. explain the bit is only 6 mos old, and it appears to be bent.

I once broke a MLCS carbide spiral upcut bit because i took too big a bite. they told me what I was doing wrong and sent me a new one.

[cabinetman]

Fairly decent rabetting bit set, at competitive price.


http://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/32-526/

Determining how good a bargain really is may not always be a cost factor. There are some pretty decent bits at some pretty decent prices. Router bits I don't skimp on. I prefer Amana bits, but they likely cost more. I have this feeling that a bit spinning that fast shouldn't be a "bargain bit" IMO.

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[akronee]

Is your bit 1/4" Shank? THey bend considerably easier than 1/2" shanks which have 4x as much metal in the shank. Make sure you get the bit virtually completely into the collet - the usual criteria is to hit bottom and then lift it back up about a 1/8 or 1/16th inch to prevent binding when you tighten.


they (MLCS) have the best Customer Support in my opinion. They specialize in router bits and accessories. Call them and give them an opportunity to make it right, even if its your fault. explain the bit is only 6 mos old, and it appears to be bent.

I once broke a MLCS carbide spiral upcut bit because i took too big a bite. they told me what I was doing wrong and sent me a new one.

Thanks for the advice. If you have had good customer service with them, I might try that out. The bit is, however, a 1/2 inch shank bit (which makes it extra easy to see the bend when up against a straight edge since it's a half inch bit). And yes, I only lift back up about an 1/8 inch to prevent binding or a crooked bit.

[LCHIEN]

if it's 1/2" shank, Even worse that it got bent. I'd really give them a call. CAn't hurt. They're great.

1-800-533-9298

I really can't imagine how you could bend a inch long 1/2" shank of tool steel.