What Flush Bit do you guys Use?

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

Just wondering what kind of flush bit you guys use on your routers...I checked HD but couldn't find a **** thing there. I'm hesitant to buy something off of ebay since I can't see it first hand.

What do you hardcore box builders use? Yes, I'm talking to you bjfish.

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[themommyvan 10+ year member]

1 inch flushcut.

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

spiral downcut

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

do you guys have links or info as to where you got them?

 

[themommyvan 10+ year member]

I got mine at Lowes

1/2 shank

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=24097-353-85216MC&lpage=none

1/4 shank

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=29982-353-85268MC&lpage=none

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

^^^thanks man.

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

i have 6 each of diff width for use with diff woods and acrylics.... got them from select products

http://74.175.101.66/dealer/itemdesc.asp?CartId={EVERESTA140DFC7-472B-4F65-96C0-7FD46157D44F}&ic=R46304&eq=&Tp=

a few diff versions of that

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

anyone else want to put in their .02?

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

i have 6 each of diff width for use with diff woods and acrylics.... got them from select products
http://74.175.101.66/dealer/itemdesc.asp?CartId={EVERESTA140DFC7-472B-4F65-96C0-7FD46157D44F}&ic=R46304&eq=&Tp=

a few diff versions of that

List Price: $175.29 per EACH

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[GLN305 10+ year member]

http://www.routerbits.com/cgi-routerbits/sr.cgi?1207788817_895+98

All the bits on this site are made by Whiteside, probably some of the best bits you can buy.

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

List Price: $175.29 per EACH
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[BrianChia 10+ year member]

I usually use a Porter Cable 1" flush trim double fluted. They are designed for cutting veneers and laminates. HD should stock them, for about $35. At least the HD's I've been too all have them.

Try Sears if you can't find them at HD or Lowes. I've had good luck with Craftsman bits (cost less than Porter Cables and I've haven't broken any yet, not that a flush trim should ever break).

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

that's guys, I appreciate it.

 

[bjfish11 5,000+ posts]

I basically use similar to what themommyvan posted. Except I use a 1/4" diameter bit. Takes away less material when cutting patterns, so a little easier on the router.

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

I basically use similar to what themommyvan posted. Except I use a 1/4" diameter bit. Takes away less material when cutting patterns, so a little easier on the router.

Is there an advantage to using a 1/2" shank or a 1/4" shank? All of my bits I use are 1/4, but my router accepts 1/2 normally without a collet...just wondering if there's any advantage to doing bigger with the shank size?