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    Best router bits?

    I have my new wolfgang spindle hooked up and I'm just about ready to try some isolation routing. I have to order some bits and I'm wondering what everyone else is using.
    I have found a few people selling different angled bits.
    1. Andrew @ http://drewtronics.net/ has gotten some good reviews.
    2. Percisebits @ http://www.precisebits.com/default.htm have some items I need besides bits, ie: Collets for my PC router and drill bits to fit my Wolfgang as it only takes 1/8 shanks.
    3. Think & Tinker @ http://www.thinktink.com/index.htm sells bits but not the V bits both the others sell. Not sure how to use these ones.
    4. I have seen 30 to 100 degree carbide bits sold on eBay.

    Thanks for the help.


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    There is no such thing as "Best", everyone will have their personal favorites.

    I love my 30 degree bit from Drewtronics, and I get very small endmills (0.005" diameter and up) from here:

    http://mctinfo.net/carbide-end-mills...ls/cat_24.html

    They make VERY small end mills that are working on my Bosch Colt, and should work great on the Wolfgang spindle.

    You can see some of the PCBs I have done with this setup here:

    http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/mcpi...ball/pcb-work/


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    I got my drills from DrillBit City. And of course using Drewtronics. I use his 60degree ones, and will soon be ordering some more.

    Jay


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    thinktink.com does have them (Link). Although, if you order from us I would recommend using the precisebits website as it's easier to use.

    For obvious reasons I'm not going to post what I think the best router
    bits are.

    If you have any questions feel free to contact us.
    John Torrez
    Think & Tinker / PreciseBits


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    Here is why I have yet to try Thinktink.com
    To place an order, the subtotal must be a minimum of: $ 50
    or PreciseBits.com
    US$50 Minimum Order


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    double post ... not sure what happened.


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    I don't do pcb milling but I am interested to know how my 1/8" bits will stand up to it , so if you want to run a couple tests for me then i can sent you a few v bits to try out , pm me if you'd like
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    I wonder if anyone has thought of making a holder for small drill bits.
    Something that is 1/8 shank but sort of like a 3 jaw chuck so I can use the less expensive drill bits instead of purchasing the drill bits with 1/8 shank that taper to the drill size.


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    You mean like this?

    http://www.mcpii.com/Nicknacks.html#anchor_96

    It's 1/4", though...


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    BTW, regular drill bits aren't going to last long against FR4


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    Ya exactly same idea but for 1/8 shank, the Wolfgang spindle will only accept 1/8 shank bits.


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    Let me see how much it would be to make a batch at 1/8"...


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