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**Mike** · 03-20-2008, 02:25 PM

The quality of your bit will show up in your work. There are many inexpensive bits that are properly made and will do a good job. That having been said there is no unbranded or branded bit made that equals the quality of Whiteside bits. In every test performed by the many magazines Whiteside has always been the winner.

AxlMyk · 03-20-2008, 02:42 PM

My first set of bits was the 66 piece on E-bay. Some of them are undersized in that a 1/4" bit is not 1/4". I've been replacing them with Freud bits as needed. I can go to HD or Lowes and find bits, but Marsh power tools in town stocks Freud for a dollar or two more than the big box stores sell whatever it is they carry.

George II · 03-20-2008, 08:20 PM

Just a thought....Wouldn't the quality of the finished product be 90% the ability of the user verses the tool? I once had a Aircraft tech. that used old Craftsman tools who could out wrench another with the best Snap-On tools. To me it all boils down to "How To". I could be wrong.

**Mike** · 03-21-2008, 07:13 AM

George, while it is true that there is a difference in personal ability I promise you having a poor quality bit will defeat the best craftsman you can find. A good sharp bit makes all the difference in the world.

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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,372 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! The quality of your bit will show up in your work. There are many inexpensive bits that are properly made and will do a good job. That having been said there is no unbranded or branded bit made that equals the quality of Whiteside bits. In every test performed by the many magazines Whiteside has always been the winner. __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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03-20-2008, 02:42 PM	#12
AxlMyk Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hartland, Mi. USA First Name: Mike Posts: 1,018 View AxlMyk's Gallery	Report This Post! My first set of bits was the 66 piece on E-bay. Some of them are undersized in that a 1/4" bit is not 1/4". I've been replacing them with Freud bits as needed. I can go to HD or Lowes and find bits, but Marsh power tools in town stocks Freud for a dollar or two more than the big box stores sell whatever it is they carry. __________________ Mike - Retired FoMoCo Tradesman My Gallery @ http://www.routerforums.com/axlmyks-stuff/
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03-20-2008, 08:20 PM	#13
George II Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia First Name: George Posts: 153 View George II's Gallery	Report This Post! Just a thought....Wouldn't the quality of the finished product be 90% the ability of the user verses the tool? I once had a Aircraft tech. that used old Craftsman tools who could out wrench another with the best Snap-On tools. To me it all boils down to "How To". I could be wrong.
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03-21-2008, 07:13 AM	#14
Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,372 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! George, while it is true that there is a difference in personal ability I promise you having a poor quality bit will defeat the best craftsman you can find. A good sharp bit makes all the difference in the world. __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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