Hello everyone, If anyone has or knows where I can find 3/8" router bits, I would really appreciate it. I would prefer they were in excellent condition, or at least very good. New, used, etc. is fine. I already looked on eBay and in some local stores but have found nothing.
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.
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.
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.
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