Router bit Q - inexpensive

I have no idea how good that set is, but proably not very good. OTOH, if you go to

Rather than buying a set of bits that somebody else has picked out, and finding that you never or hardly ever use half of them, you're probably better off to buy one or two at a time as you find that you need them. You may pay more for the ones you buy, but you won't be spending money on bits you don't need.

For good quality at a pretty good price, try MLCS bits

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In router bits, cheap usually means "unsafe." A flying router bit at

Also, if you have a choice (if your router allows), get a bit with 1/2 inch collet, not 1/4 inch. The reason is that the thicker the collet size the more stable the bit runs, the harder it is to break, and you get better results.

I'll second the suggestion of taking advantage of the Woodcraft $5.00 deal. This is an anomaly pricewise, you are getting a bit that's worth much more than $5.

I haven't seen a router bit yet that comes with a collet. Do you have to specify brand of router or do they come with an assortment?

Messed up. Mean the other thingie that I don;t remember what it's called at this moment. "Shaft" maybe? Who knows. You know what I mean.

Thanks. That's something about my brain... I can remember numbers like no one's business but words, names specially, I temporarily forget too often.

It's really emabarrasing, one time I forgot my own sister's name!

My FIL ruined his router collet with a cheap bit which left a burr. Like he said, the RPM's (I think the max is about 22K on most routers) warrant good engineering.

Joe

Cudda been worse. You could have forgotten she was your sister and asked her for a date.

A few tips on cutter selection at the