Dire Need router bit

[Bruce Cohen]

I've checked most of my resources and I can't find a 3mm straight or spiral up-cut router bit.

I'm using Baltic Birch ply in 1/8 (really 3mm) thicknes and my 1/8 bits are a just a hair too wide.

Anyone know of a supplier, the bit doesn't need to be more than 1/2" long, and 1/4" collet or metric (if I can get an adapter to go with it would be fine)

Mucho thanks,

Bruce

[bigangelman]

Take your 1/8" to a sharpening shop and let them have at it until it's th right size.


Tom

[MikeMcCoy]

Bruce - I don't know if this will fit for you or not but the carving machine I use has a 1/16" ball nose bit. Sears did sell these bits and the adapters to fit their quick change chucks.

[aiyou]

How about a dremel, with the router base attachment, and a cutter bit? Quick search of the dremel site shows part 9902 (tungsten carbide cutter) with a 3/32 bit diameter

[Bruce Cohen]

Hey thanks guys,

But I took the dummy way out and used a 1/8" bit. Really wanted to make some progress on this, remember, the last thing I built (desk) took longer than the construction of the Empire State Building.

So what is the fit is a bit sloppy, it's only for a base and a false bottom for "secret" drawer.

Again, thanks

Bruce

[Tom Slick]

what about an 1/8" slot cutter and use a diamond file to remove the .007"

[just started]

You gave up too soon, I was going to offer to lend you my 3mm bit and mail it to you on Mon. morning.

[cabinetman]

Bruce

Here's the metric bits you need:
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You can find metric long and short bits
HERE, under "Straight Bits Metric - Long/Short".
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[Bruce Cohen]

Thanks Cab,

I know I could always count on you.

Bruce