bobj3

Hi Rusty

I will 2nd that one, Pricecutters is a good one to order from .

copy of a order I placed with them below ▼
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PriceCutter.com
Order Confirmation Email

Web Order Number: W297172

Order Detail:
1 P19-4016 ($30.99/each) - $30.99
BUTTERFLY SPLINE 1-1/8 X 1/2" SHK
In Stock

1 P13-2227 ($14.99/each) - $14.99
DOVETAIL 1 X 14 DEGREE X 1/2" SHK
In Stock

Shipping Method: Standard Shipping

Thanks again for your business, and have a great day!

PriceCutter.com Customer Service
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Bj

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Hamlin

Bobj, which do you prefer more? MLCS or Sommerfeld? Just ordered a cat. from Sommerfeld. Had to replace my (cough, cough) drool bib, I mean wood chip apron.

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"Wether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life". That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -Author Unknown

bobj3

Hi Ken

Well I prefer Sommerfeld because I'm a real box nut, that's to say the bit sets are in a real neat oak box and I will pay a bit more for the CMT sets and the CMT bits are better than most. (real sharp, they take that extra step with the back grind on them)

But when it comes to Solid Carb.Bits I go with MLCS because of the price and the free shipping (carb. bits are carb. bits)

Both are quick shippers and send tracking numbers b/4 I ask for them.

Ken, besure to check out the close out sale that sommerfeld is having, many,many CMT bits at 50% off....

Bj

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Dr.Zook

Hey guys, let me add my thoughts. MLCS has one of the nicest catalogs on the market. They show you the profile of the cutter and the cut it makes, plus the profile of the cut in most cases are actual size. Even if you don't buy from them, I think they have one great catalog. and they are free.

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Hamlin

Thank you Bob, Dr. Z.
I'll be lookin into an MLCS cat. soon. I've looked at the web site. Very informative I thought. I respect Bob's take and have noticed that he's mentioned both in the past. Was only curious as to which he preferred over the other. I'll see about a cat. from MLCS soon. Again, thank you both.

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"A VETERAN"
"Wether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life". That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -Author Unknown

bobj3

You're Welcome Ken

It's a great Xmax. wish book (MLCS) I just gave it to my wife and put a red check mark on the items I wanted for Xmax. and she said ya right, pick ONE only for Xmax. and that's it boy .

Bj

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challagan

I would also add a 3/8 round over. I use that alot. I couldn't live without a 3/4 dado bit either myself for the work I do. I buy straights and roundover usually at Home depot and get the Ryobi brand. Most of these house brands are made for them by one of these well known manf. These are called Contractor Grade and are the same thing you would find at Rockler, Ryobi and alot of others.
I have bought some nice "industrial carbide" bits at Sears the last 2 years. The last 2 Novembers they have had a big sale by one and get one free of the same price. I got some real nice bits. They arent any better than any other bit but the price is excellent. Keep a watch out for them this year.
Corey

RustyW

I also have discovered that out of over 60 bits, I use the 3/4" straight the most. Since a picture is worth 1000 words I thought I would show the difference between a cheap bit and a good bit. The blue bit is from my origianal E-bay set and the cream colored one is from MLCS. At the time of the pic the MLCS bit has been used at least twice as much and has cut deeper per pass. but shows very little signs of use.

Rusty

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Mike

Ok, so far members have been pleased with the results from MLCS, Whiteside, CMT, Holbren, Ryobi, Craftsman, Bosch, Infinity, Woodcraft and Rockler. Are there other brands you have used and can comment on? I want to provide the first negative post on a brand, a warning against Columbian bits. Most often sold as box sets these yellow bits are very poor quality, and here is proof of it: First pass out of the box using a bearing guided 3/8" round over bit produced a poor quality slow cut with smoke. On inspecting the bit I discovered the yellow paint worn off the cutter support in a couple places. The support material was not properly clearanced and was dragging on the wood! The 45 degree chamfering bit had vibration so I immediately removed it. The bearing guided 1/2" straight bit produced an uneven cut. (these cuts were on pine!) Now anybody can make a mistake and have one bad bit slip through, but 3 in the same kit? A big thumbs down for Columbian. If you have had problems that were unresolved with other brands please let us know.

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challagan

Yup.... Old Hickory router bits. I think they were part of US Saw Blade Company that is now owned by Delta. Anyway, it wasn't the cutters but the bearings were junk on the guided bits.

Corey