Where to get nice router bits?

[Supergumby5000 5,000+ posts]

Specifically looking for router bits to cut out speaker holes. Gonna pick up the jasper jig sets, and figured i should get some nice flush trim bits while im at it.

I think i need a 1/4" bit to work with the jasper jig dimensions, so if anyone could point me in the direction of some good bits, please do //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

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[Frequentflyer 10+ year member]

Check out Harbor Freight:

http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=router+bits&Submit=Go

 

[GetLikeMe 10+ year member]

Home depot, Freud Diablos are the shit and cut like butter! and yes for jasper u need the 1/4 sprial upcut bit //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif They are a bit pricey from 10-35bux a bit but well worth it never have to replace and have lifetime warranty..

 

[on1wheel01 10+ year member]

I get mine at lowes some stores have more than others though

 

[joeybutts 10+ year member]

Onsrud. /thread

Bosch are real nice as well. (now really end thread. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif )

 

[Supergumby5000 5,000+ posts]

upcutting bit?

like this?

... http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Power-Tool-Accessories-Router-Bits-Straight/Diablo/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5Zb8n1Zge/R-100660697/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

 

[GetLikeMe 10+ year member]

upcutting bit?
like this?

... http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Power-Tool-Accessories-Router-Bits-Straight/Diablo/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5Zb8n1Zge/R-100660697/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

ya thats the one for the jasper

 

[joeybutts 10+ year member]

Spiral Up-cut is correct. Will cut a bit dirty, but quicker and less heat due to removal of material from cut.... just do a pass with some sandpaper lightly to clean up. Bought a Bosch Spiral Up-cut and it is night and day compared to a straight edge.....

 

[chereck04 10+ year member]

I recommend MLCS. Good quality bits at affordable prices.

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/

 

[GetLikeMe 10+ year member]

Spiral Up-cut is correct. Will cut a bit dirty, but quicker and less heat due to removal of material from cut.... just do a pass with some sandpaper lightly to clean up. Bought a Bosch Spiral Up-cut and it is night and day compared to a straight edge.....

Mine dont cut "dirty" Mine cuts clean but i dont plunge straight thru the whole 3/4 in 1 pass i do 2 pass's so the bit dont dull and get a cleaner cut. Might be the bit you use but the freud bits from home depot kick ***.

 

[galacticmonkey 5,000+ posts]

That Diablo is the one I got. Just bought my router and Jasper Jig combo pack. Cant wait to start cutting some circles.

 

[GetLikeMe 10+ year member]

That Diablo is the one I got. Just bought my router and Jasper Jig combo pack. Cant wait to start cutting some circles.

Good choice i got same one cuts like butter! just do 2 pass's dont plunge the whole but and cut circles in 1 pass youll just dull the blade quicker

 

[spltuscon 10+ year member]

I second the MLCS bits. Good quality and great prices and free shipping! Bosch and Makita are good too, but usually expensive. I haven't tried the Diablo bits, but they look good too.

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

http://www.whitesiderouterbits.com/

cost more, but they more than make up for it in longevity //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

****, Ramos beat me. If you want the best, Whiteside.