Re: Router: Key bits

[Maab]

So does anyone know anything about that company that sells kits at Lowe's or HD? Forget the name it comes in a red plastic case and they have 20-some bits for about the same price. Is there a big diff bet companies WRT router bits?

Thanks

MAB

> I've not used their bits, but they have gotten good > comments here. They have a 30 piece set for $100. You get 28 bits, wrench > and bearing. Considering the price, you can pay that much for just 4 or 5 > of the most used bits. You may not use a couple of them, but surely you > will use the straight bits, roundovers and rabbeting bit and can easily pay > $25 for just one. They have a 66 piece Millennium set for $190. > Ed > [e-mail] >

[Edwin Pawlowski]

Avoid them. HD does not sell quality bits from my experience. Ed

[Tom Kohlman]

Red plastic case at HD is Hickory brand...I think that is "Oldham" in disguise.

I have to disagree with Edwin...I thinkk the Hickory bits (1/2" shank) are as good as the CMT or Bosch bits that I have paid $25 and upwards each...to get several of them in a set for $99 is a great deal even if I never use a few of them.

And I'll finish by saying I am also a "believer" in the Oldham 10" saw blades. I've put a few through hell and can't believe anybody would pay 5 times or more for anything else.

[Bay Area Dave]

You PREFER an Oldham blade to a WWII?? You ARE kidding, right? I've used both and would NEVER, EVER, waste my money on any Oldham blades again. I can't imagine there being a worse blade on the market.

dave

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