mpphoto

When you're just starting you're easily attracted to the inexpensive sets with lots of bits. It's a great way to try many profiles and decide which ones you like. Then most people replace those bits with better quality ones. It all makes sense.

If I were starting over I'd consider a set like this.

It's a quality name yet the price is reasonable because it's only 7 bits. It's a combination of the more commonly used bits. This vendor gives a 10% discount to woodnet.com members and free shipping so $80 delivered is not too shabby. (usual disclaimer: I have no affiliation, just a happy customer)

I would also not hesitate to take advantage of Woodcraft's $5 bit sales events.
They may not be top quality but they are certainly a good bargain at $5.

Michael

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dan_public

Michael,

This looks like a great price. I looked on RouterBits.com. The same kit costs $99. At $88 - 10%, I'm ready to jump on it. But...

I googled woodnet.com. It looks like a French website. Is this a typo?

Regards,

Dan.

dan_public

I just realized that you meant WoodNet.net. Duh! (It's been a long day.)

Dan.

mpphoto

No problem Dan

Another option I had forgotten about earlier;
Hartville Tool has the set at the same price and they offer 15% discount to woodnetters (enter the text woodnet15% at checkout) but no free shipping so it's basically the same as Holbren in the end.

I shop frequently at both places and have had nothing but great experiences all around.

Michael

dan_public

Michael,

I must be really beat today, but I can't figure out how to get the WoodNet discount. Is there WoodNet discount code? I can't find it on the WoodNet site.

Thanks,

Dan.

mpphoto

My fault Dan, it's not on the site.
If you're ordering from Holbren you simply enter "woodnet10" in the order form (I think there's an area to enter discount code or comments or something). For Hartville tool you enter "woodnet15%" in the comments section of your order. The discount won't appear when you place your order but you will receive an email invoice with the discount taken off. If I remember correctly the discount at Hartville is not valid for power tools.

Michael

dan_public

Michael,

Hi. I got a reply from Brian at Holbren too. After discount, the price was $79.20! Great price. I liked the prices so much I ordered five more bits (another roundover, a template bit, and three plywood bits). I'm a happy camper.

Thanks,

Dan.

Charles M

How about the fact that the Taunton test is OLD news and doesn't reflect the current marketplace?

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dan_public

Charles,

That's a general statement and there's a lot of general statements floating around. To be blunt, that's not good enough. Give me specifics:

- When was this test performed?

- What has changed since then?

- Why would any positioning change?

- What other factors should I consider?

- Since Whiteside was #1 and your company was #4, and the prices are roughly equivalent, what has changed since then that would make want to buy a Freud bit? (Freud is a fine company, but Whiteside bits were rated higher.)

I want clarity and specifics.

Thanks and regards,

Dan.

bobj3

Just my 2 cents

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