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**-Sam-** · 12-28-2005, 11:39 PM

Yeah, I saw that. I agree, excellent article!

jerrymayfield · 12-29-2005, 10:22 AM

What was it you liked and why is it an excellent article ?.

Regards
Jerry

**-Sam-** · 12-29-2005, 06:01 PM

Well, what I can remember, it talked about how bits are made and the differences in bits...I'm trying to remember what else it said since I read that issue a while back. That magazine is somewhere in the shop.

Gilbear · 12-30-2005, 08:17 AM

I saw that article also and thought it was pretty informative. It talked about various manufacturing methods, differences in carbide, the debate on coatings and whether they actualy make a difference, etc, and also had some thoughts how to look at bits by price vs performance.
I think the bottom line is still the same as others have said above ... If you're going to use the bit a lot, spend the bucks for a good one ... if not very often, then pare back a little 'cause life of the bit isn't so much of an issue in that case.
When I got started I purchased a 40 bit carbide set from woodline for around $100 I think it was ... the ones I use the most have gradually been replaced with better quality.

jerrymayfield · 12-30-2005, 10:48 AM

One of the major problems I have with the article is it appears the only bits they compared are the ones who advertise in their magazine or are sold by their parent co. Rockler.

Regards

Jerry

Gilbear · 12-30-2005, 11:02 AM

Mornin Jerry!
Yeah, I think one always has to keep those kind of issues in mind - what axe do they have to grind or what's their bias - particularly when dealing with specific brand names - but I don't think it was too bad so far as general approach and things to keep in mind when looking at bits (although I'm also not sure how one could come up with a "performance value" without actualy spending the dollars and trying it out). Hey, maybe we could get manufacturers to put a performance rating on their packaging!(kidding)

jerrymayfield · 12-30-2005, 11:19 AM

I certainly agree. It would be nice to see an objective router bit comparison,but I won't hold my breath.

Regards
Jerry

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-Sam- Retired Moderator Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 632 View -Sam-'s Gallery	Report This Post! Well, what I can remember, it talked about how bits are made and the differences in bits...I'm trying to remember what else it said since I read that issue a while back. That magazine is somewhere in the shop. __________________ Sam Retired Forum Moderator Refer a friend to RouterForums.com!
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12-30-2005, 08:17 AM	#14
Gilbear Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,663 View Gilbear's Gallery	Report This Post! I saw that article also and thought it was pretty informative. It talked about various manufacturing methods, differences in carbide, the debate on coatings and whether they actualy make a difference, etc, and also had some thoughts how to look at bits by price vs performance. I think the bottom line is still the same as others have said above ... If you're going to use the bit a lot, spend the bucks for a good one ... if not very often, then pare back a little 'cause life of the bit isn't so much of an issue in that case. When I got started I purchased a 40 bit carbide set from woodline for around $100 I think it was ... the ones I use the most have gradually been replaced with better quality.
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12-30-2005, 10:48 AM	#15
jerrymayfield Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 467 View jerrymayfield's Gallery	Report This Post! One of the major problems I have with the article is it appears the only bits they compared are the ones who advertise in their magazine or are sold by their parent co. Rockler. Regards Jerry
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12-30-2005, 11:02 AM	#16
Gilbear Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,663 View Gilbear's Gallery	Report This Post! Mornin Jerry! Yeah, I think one always has to keep those kind of issues in mind - what axe do they have to grind or what's their bias - particularly when dealing with specific brand names - but I don't think it was too bad so far as general approach and things to keep in mind when looking at bits (although I'm also not sure how one could come up with a "performance value" without actualy spending the dollars and trying it out). Hey, maybe we could get manufacturers to put a performance rating on their packaging!(kidding)
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12-30-2005, 11:19 AM	#17
jerrymayfield Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 467 View jerrymayfield's Gallery	Report This Post! I certainly agree. It would be nice to see an objective router bit comparison,but I won't hold my breath. Regards Jerry
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