Grizzly router bits ?

[rcp612]

Has anyone tried these bits? http://www.grizzly.com/products/C1392Z
They seem to be a good price compared to others but, I don't just want price, I want value too!

[Knottscott]

I have tried a couple of the Griz bits, and I like alot of the Grizzly products, but these fall into the category of not being as good of a value as others for the same or better price. They're "fine", but after shipping, it's just not worth it IMHO compared to Holbren, MLCS, Woodcraft, Woodline, or Price Cutter sale and everyday prices. The total deliverd price degrades the value alot, and they're certainly not on par with Whiteside, Freud, CMT, Infinity, Eagle, or Amana that merit a premium.

[Holbren]

That's a lot of green for an imported reversible R&S bit. You can buy a pair of imported bits for much less. Or kick in a few bucks more and get one of the better sets.

[burrellski]

That's a lot of $$$ for what you're getting IMO. I have a round-over set and a straight set from Grizzly that I got on a clearance sale. I have been pleased with the quality for the price I paid, but I have to agree that they are no deal at their regular price. Woodcraft (on sale), Holbren, and MLCS is where most of my bits come from these days. I think you can do better than the Grizzly in this case. Holbren has a few different 3 piece sets (no messing around flipping cutters, plus a raised panel bit) for $60.

http://www.holbren.com/product.php?productid=97&cat=29&page=1

I own a small assortment of Holbren bits (no cabinet door set though, yet) and have found them to be a great value.

Matt

[LCHIEN]

The www.MLCSwoodworking.com
has reversible R&S ogee bits for $45 with free shipping, half the price of the griz. I consider the MLCS bits to be of good quality for the money and their customer service above average, plus their free instructions they will send you with the order if your request it (or download from the web site for free).

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/revrscmbo.html

[ragswl4]

I have the dovetail set for the Incra LS Ultra Positioner. They work fine (they are new so don't know how they will perform after some use) with curly maple and tigerwood. I read a review on router bits (can't remember where) but the results were that Whiteside were the best (more costly, but quality is there). I think it depends on how much you will use them. If its alot, go for the Whiteside.

[lrr]

I've got a number of Grizzly router bits, and they have performed well. But, I bought my boxed sets at Christmas time 2 years ago, and they were heavily discounted. I tend to think their individual bits are a little pricey, especially when compared to many of the higher end bits that get praised on this forum.

I've recently gotten a number of the $5 bits from Woodside, but have not really put them to test yet. I did buy a Woodcraft Antique Beading bit -- it was $25. I was amazed at how sharp it is. I could barely grab it to remove from the holder! I used it on purple heart yesterday, and it cut it beautifully.

I am anxious to try some higher end bits now when I need something special, now that I have many "standard use" bits in my inventory -- straight, roundover, cove, etc.

[Holbren]

Actually Lee I usually tell people if they want to try the better bits buy your daily users because they'll last longer. The lower cost imported bits are good for that one project or to try something out. Or if you don't want to buy the more expensive ones of course.

[lrr]

Actually Lee I usually tell people if they want to try the better bits buy your daily users because they'll last longer. The lower cost imported bits are good for that one project or to try something out. Or if you don't want to buy the more expensive ones of course.

Holbren,

Yes, I agree, makes absolute sense. But I already have the cheaper ones! And like all my other investments in lower cost tools, I eventually replace them with higher quality, and give the cheap stuff to my son-in-law to get him something to use!

I have a couple Harbor Freight tools, like an angle grinder, bought exactly with your logic -- I do not use it much. Actually, my neighbor has logged 10 times as much time on it as I have.

Hmmm ... Cheap Tools = Loaners

(And good tools never leave the house!)