Looking for 3/8" Router Bits

Leigh Jigs sell them

We (PRC) have an arbor (3/8) an bearings that accepts more than 60 cutters. Bevels, slotters, round overs, rabbeters, ogees etc. etc. Connect to

I don't think the collet is removable. I already have a 1/4" that is sitting on the floor doing nothing, now. :) I didn't realize they made these

I'm pretty sure that I've seen them at Highland Hardware (GA. & on the Internet) and that they have 8mm shank ones as well (if you get another "deal" on a router ).

I believe that Amana makes router bits with a 3/8" shank. If you have a cabinet shop nearby they may have a distributor that can get you what you need. I think that 3/8" shank bits are industrial bit sizes. mike

"Tom Martinello" wrote in news:K_izc.60063$ snipped-for-privacy@nntp-post.primus.ca:

Several of the local gurus have tried, and continue to use, 3/8" shank end mills, as are sold for metal working, for routing wood. The thinking is/was, that these had more flutes, offering a smoother cut, and were quite cost effective as well.

I bought a 3/8" collett for one of my PC routers, when I came across it, but, so far, haven't done anything with it.

So check out metal working supply sources, if such are reasonably available to you. I remember pricing in the sub $10 range, but my memory of certain details isn't perfect.

Patriarch

Try a machine tool supply store, they have completely different sources with most bits of pure carbide and of less expense than the "woodworking" sources.

Case in point 1/2" solid carbit up spiral for $24.00

I bought a "worn" 3/8 up spiral for $3.00 had it sharpened for $6.00.

I should have bought their compression bit when it was out too, but didn't figure I would ever use it.

Alan

Okay, thanks for the information. I checked out that Leigh place, and I wasn't getting anywhere online. It looks like they just make moulding for you?

The router, itself, has a hell of a lot more power than anything I have used. The only drawback is the fact Milwaukee no longer makes the damn thing. But, I will use it with whatever bits I can find for it. I can always thicken the1/4" bits I have, but I don't really want to go that route just yet.

"Tom Martinello" wrote in news:ZzMzc.1336$ snipped-for-privacy@nntp-post.primus.ca:

Before you do that, review very carefully the site Pat Warner recommended in an earlier post. Pat's one of the true router gurus.

Patriarch

On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 02:57:17 GMT, patriarch calmly ranted:

INFO: Pat's book, The Router Book, is on sale at Woodworker's Book Club for $6 this month. #80663-7

"patriarch snipped-for-privacy@nospam.comcastDOTnet" Before you do that, review very carefully the site Pat Warner recommended

...and which site was that? I have saved all the ones that have been sent to me, so far. I am slowly checking them out as time goes by. :)

"Tom Martinello" wrote in news:JOqAc.5812$ snipped-for-privacy@nntp-post.primus.ca: