Router Bit Brands?

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Hi Guys,I'm fairly new to woodworking. I would like to know what are some ofthe better router bits.  I don't want to spend money on bits thatdon't last.  Also, I am looking for a belt sander.  A store here has two makita's.One is a 9921 for $219.00  and a 9902 for $166.00.My old crapsman took a crap while building an entertainment centerfor our TV and  VHS,  DVD,  Sat. reciever.........etc. Any words of wit will be greatly appreciated.  Remove x fromemail name if responding that way.Thanks in advance.Tim

Traves W. Coppock · Accepted Answer

On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 06:28:15 GMT,                      out of theshop and said. . .:Jesada, CMT, Whiteside, Freud...all fine choices. AFAIK, the Whitesideline is made in the USA if that has any bearing on the subject ofbits. . .Traves *pun intended*

JGS · Answer

And so is Jasada. JG"Traves W. C

Traves W. Coppock · Answer

On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 06:08:01 -0400, JGSCrawled out of the shop and said. . .:see below...i mentioned Jesada first thingTraves

Mike in Mystic · Answer

I wonder if he was referring to your comment about the Whiteside being madein the USA and saying that "so is Jesada"?Hmmm. I wonder.

Routerman P. Warner · Answer

Some tips on what to look for here:  .***********************************************

bay area dave · Answer

good bits: CMT, Amana, Bosch, Whiteside, Freudcrappy bits: Viper, Woodlinedave                         wrote:

FOW · Answer

Whiteside, Freud

Traves W. Coppock · Answer

On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 06:17:27 -0400, JGSCrawled out of the shop and said. . .:snipMy bad,,,was a late nightTraves :)

WoodChuck34 · Answer

I recently read Fine Woodworking's article on router bits:

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am posting this with a warning. BUY GOOD BITS!

I only use Freud and Whiteside bits because experience has shown me you get what you pay for. After reading the above article, I purchased some Oldham Viper bits and very nearly cut more than wood (do a search on this group for Viper Bits and WoodChuck34 to get more detail).

You may save 5 or 6 bucks if you buy cheaper bits, but I haven't thrown out any Freuds or Whitesides after one job.

Chuck

Andy · Answer

Tim,The following all make good bits:Whiteside Jesada Amana Ridge Carbide Liberty Eagle-America CMT Freud Paso-Robles OcemcoHer-Saf MLCS Oldham VelepecLRH  Hi Guys,

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