Router Bits

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

I just got a router for xmas, my dad gave me his that i didnt know he had, or i would of asked him a LONG time ago //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif its a Skil 1 3/4hp with some bits, heres a pic of the bits... can anyone identify whether or not i have a straight, roundover, and flush trim?

im thinking the 5th from the left is the straight cut, and the last one all the way to the right is a roundover?.., but not 100% sure. havent used it yet

you're right on the roundover. you have 2 flush trim bits (the straight ones with guide wheels on it). unfortunately, your flush trim bits appear too small for 3/4 inch wood. you may need to get a larger one. a 1 inch flush trim should do anything you need it to.

 

[scoob8000 10+ year member]

The second and fourth bits from the left are also roundover bits.. If you look at the tip of them you'll see what I mean about some of them not having bearings.

Without bearings, it's easier to get stuck in one spot and make an uneven edge. Been there done that. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[ahillworks 10+ year member]

Cool alot of good info from this post. I know what to get and what I already have. Thanks Alot this really helped.

 

[bjfish11 5,000+ posts]

Roundover
http://www.holbren.com/home.php?cat=8

Flush trim

http://www.holbren.com/home.php?cat=60

http://www.holbren.com/home.php?cat=69

or double bearing flush trim

http://www.holbren.com/home.php?cat=743

Straight cut

spiral up or down

http://www.holbren.com/home.php?cat=7

straight non spiral

http://www.holbren.com/home.php?cat=816

I tend to use 1/4" cut width ( most premade circle jigs are calibrated for 1/4" bit) , and 1" long for the straight and flush trim bits. If your building a lot of double walled boxes then you may want a longer flush trim bit. I have an assortment of roundovers from 1/8" up to 1 3/4". //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

This man knows what he is talking about. Whiteside router bits are the bomb. Just started using them within the last 3 months, and will probably never use anything else again.

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

1" roundover //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

way too big if you use screws

3/8 on the roundover and 1/2 on the flush trim worked well for me.

a rabbet bit also for flush mounting things like aeros and smaller drivers....

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

I just got a router for xmas, my dad gave me his that i didnt know he had, or i would of asked him a LONG time ago //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif its a Skil 1 3/4hp with some bits, heres a pic of the bits... can anyone identify whether or not i have a straight, roundover, and flush trim?im thinking the 5th from the left is the straight cut, and the last one all the way to the right is a roundover?.., but not 100% sure. havent used it yet

youre right.

theres 2 smaller roundovers w/o the bearing, but i wouldnt use them.

they will burn most woods...

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

all I've ever used is a straight bit, roundover, and flush trim, great tools.

x2

 

[bjfish11 5,000+ posts]

way too big if you use screws
3/8 on the roundover and 1/2 on the flush trim worked well for me.

a rabbet bit also for flush mounting things like aeros and smaller drivers....

I use a 1/4" upcut flush bit from Whiteside. Its awesome...

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

what brand spiral upcut should i look for? i just may pull to hard and snap the ryobi's......im not sure

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

you beat me to it....

thanks

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

I use a 1/4" upcut flush bit from Whiteside. Its awesome...

I've seen some people raving about the spiral upcut bits...what's the big difference between them and normal flush bits?

 

[bjfish11 5,000+ posts]

what brand spiral upcut should i look for? i just may pull to hard and snap the ryobi's......im not sure

Everything I buy from now on will be Whiteside. But I did have good luck with the Porter Cable bits before... at least with using Trupan.

 

[bjfish11 5,000+ posts]

I've seen some people raving about the spiral upcut bits...what's the big difference between them and normal flush bits?

Basically the same difference between the regular straight bit and a spiral bit. Cleaner, faster cut and IMO longer bit life.

 

[ahillworks 10+ year member]

All the bits I have are craftsmen. So I guess I will stick with the Spiral bit I have and get these Whiteside bits. Wow more money to be spent here I come. Any other place to find these bits maybe at a lower cost?

I guess its true when they say to do the job right it cost a good amount of money to keep it safe and smooth.

 

[MikeyB 5,000+ posts]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/woot.gif.aaa6090e619a97b6090d16dd863c5a69.gif Good thread.