Router Question

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

So i found a really good router in my grandpas wood shop. What i am wondering is what bits do i need for building boxes to make the best out of it. Ill show pictures of it tommorow but i want to use it first so i need to find out what bits. How much do these cost?

Click to read more...

 

[Eldorado 5,000+ posts]

You only need 1 bit really. I dont even remember the name. Its straight and cuts no design and has no ball bearing

But if you want to make the sides all flush and the corners rounded you will need a flush trim and a roundover bit.

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

Ok i will look into that

 

[twistedtrik 10+ year member]

I bought a set of 12 Carbide bits. They are not cheap. 93.00 for 12 of them. But they go through MDF like butter.

 

[TypeRBass 10+ year member]

yeah router bits are def. not cheap at all.

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

Not cheap. That sucks

 

[johnson 10+ year member]

www.routerbits.com

ru2100

Good quality bits will last a lifetime if you take care of it.

 

[hzsogood 5,000+ posts]

Trust me on router bits not being cheap im working with them every day... And a piece of advice... DO NOT buy crap... u buy crap, u'll know why... Usually on a basic 3/4" mdf ud use a 3/4 or a 1" round over, depending on what look you want, Maybe even a 3/8".. Sorry i just posted quick , but about routers... Bosch has been the best for me , excellent tools.. And as for bits.. Well that s ur own preference, i have a set of 5 that cost me 170 bux , or u can get a set of 12-15 for around 50 bux.. If your not using them alot or less than 20-30 times they'll be fine