Router Bits and EndMills: Pictures, Descriptions, and Uses

[louieatienza]

Try Elaire Corporation they have adapters,

Amana makes bushings in different sizes.... Check out ToolsToday.com

[ger21]

PreciseBits is supposed to be coming out with some 3/16" collets.

But generally, for most routers you'll only be able to get 1/4" and 1/2" collets, and 1/8" if you go with PreciseBits.
One reason that a lot of those Onsrud bits are so cheap is because you can't use them in a router. Buyer beware. :-)

[louieatienza]

Router Shank Reduction Bushings - Toolstoday.com - Industrial Quality Carbide Tipped Router Bits

Amana doesn't have a 4mm ID bushing. I believe you can get a 3/16" collet for RotoZip's.

SDP/SI does sell bore reducers that might work, for 1/4" OD and 4mm ID, though I don't know the runout on them....

[LouF]

Bob, thank you I will take a look..


Lou

[LouF]

Anyone have a source for Cheap V-bits 60 and 90 degree I have some Whiteside but would like to find some more economically priced.


Lou

[louieatienza]

Anyone have a source for Cheap V-bits 60 and 90 degree I have some Whiteside but would like to find some more economically priced.


Lou

Onsrud has engraving V-bits for about $20, not sure how much the Whiteside ones cost. I tried some inexpensive Ryobi V-bits, but they did not come to a perfect point. I use Amana's insert 90 degree V-bit, and though it's about $80, the inserts are about $17-18 each, and they're reversible and sharpenable.

[LouF]

I received my collect kit I ordered from PreciseBits very nice. On the V groove I have some Whiteside bits I pay around $18.00 each the 1500,1541 I was just seeing if that is a good price..


Lou

[cdrd03]

Are Ball nose and core box the same? If not what is the difference in the bits and their uses?

Chuck

[vtx1029]

Anyone have a source for Cheap V-bits 60 and 90 degree I have some Whiteside but would like to find some more economically priced.


Lou

Search amazon for Magnate.
http://www.amazon.com/Magnate-711-V-Grooving-Router-Bits/dp/B00069EOP2/ref=sr_1_8?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1336229707&sr=1-8]Amazon.com: Magnate 711 V-Grooving Router Bits - 60&deg Angle; 1/2" Cutting Diameter; 1/4" Shank Diameter: Home Improvement

I have not used the ones I got yet but they do look nice.

[LouF]

Search amazon for Magnate.
Amazon.com: Magnate 711 V-Grooving Router Bits - 60&deg Angle; 1/2" Cutting Diameter; 1/4" Shank Diameter: Home Improvement

I have not used the ones I got yet but they do look nice.

vtx1029 Thanks I will buy a couple and try them out...

Lou

[ger21]

Are Ball nose and core box the same? If not what is the difference in the bits and their uses?

Chuck

Yes and No. Ballnose usually refers to a spiral fluted bit, and a core box is usually a 2 flute carbide tipped bit.

Both will make the same cuts, though. Depending on the application, one type may be preferable.
Core box bits are usually cheaper, but you can get 1/8" shank ballnose bits very cheap on Ebay.

[cdrd03]

Thanks Gerry. Which do you prefer when doing a finishing path?