I had several dated bits that were in need of upgrading. Never havingused Freud, I purchased a few.I always inspect a new bit before use and I noticed a potentialproblem with one of them - an ogee bit. On the interior or center ofthe cardide cutter, each cutter has a weld only at the top and bottom- the center portion is void of a weld. If only one cutter had thistype of weld, I would think it was a defect. However, because eachcutter has the same type of weld, which by the way is symmetric andneatly done, it looks to be intentional.Is there a reason for this type of weld or do I just have a defectivebit?Thanks,Dave

Don't know, but I'd go compare the brazing on your bit with the others ofits type by taking it back. If the others are fully brazed, as are all I'veseen, give it back.Come to think, with the brittleness of carbide, I'd give back anything thatwasn't fully and firmly supported.

Defective Freud Router Bit?

Feb 29, 2004 43 Replies

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George 22 years ago

Sounds as if what Freud did is eliminate the need for a precisely machined face to mate to the carbide, if we can believe the "representative's" post. Could be good, could be bad, but we know it doesn't cool anything but the price of manufacture.

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Rick 22 years ago

Eureka!!!!! I've finally done it!!!!! The worlds first liquid nitrogen cooled router bits!!!!!!!! "Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day,fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way......"

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Bay Area Dave 22 years ago

why didn't you do it right and use liquid helium?

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Rick wrote:

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Bridger 22 years ago

hey! I bet it has to do with allowing them to grind the sides of the teeth before brazing....

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