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FinCarp31 · 12-27-2005, 05:06 PM

what brand router bits do you use and why?
I'm shopping for new bits and want some feed back.
Thanks

**Mark** · 12-27-2005, 07:18 PM

I rarely use the router, but when I do, I mostly use Oak-Park router bits, mainly because thats what my dad and grandfather use ( Bob & Rick Rosendahl ).

boxer · 12-27-2005, 07:45 PM

That's about as good as reason as any, I would think.

**-Sam-** · 12-27-2005, 08:03 PM

The bits that I have in my collection are from Oak-Park, Bosch and Porter-Cable. The reason I use Bosch and Porter-Cable is because those are the heavy duty models and I like to shop our local hardware store since I don't have to wait a fews days before I get them and I also like the collection that Oak-Park sells, another one of my favorites. I also have some from Skil, not my favorites though but so far they have worked for me.

**GoonMan** · 12-27-2005, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

I rarely use the router, but when I do, I mostly use Oak-Park router bits, mainly because thats what my dad and grandfather use ( Bob & Rick Rosendahl ).

WOW I did not know this.

**-Sam-** · 12-27-2005, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoonMan

WOW I did not know this.

Yeah, ditto Randy!

Woodnut65 · 12-28-2005, 05:58 AM

I have used PC, CMT, Freud, Oak-Park, Amana, and a bunch of others. I recently tried bits made by Infinity Tools, located in Fla. They are very good and the price is reasonable for bits designed and made in the US. The bits you use the most should be the best you can afford, fill in the bits used less with less expensive but good quality bits. I usually get 1/2" shank bits if they are available in the type I need, they last longer and produce less vibration. That's my opion for what ever it's worth.. Woodnut65

Hickory · 12-28-2005, 06:24 AM

IT really depends on what you are doing with them.For eg..why buy a very expensive bit if you might use it once and awhile.

The most versitile bits you can get are up spiral bits..Buy good quaility..Freud is good, Dimar is better.
I am sure the other brands mention are good like PC.

Hickory

jerrymayfield · 12-28-2005, 08:46 AM

Don't forget Whiteside -made in America and the best bits over-all I have used.

Regards

Jerry

steveo · 12-28-2005, 10:22 PM

If you are interested in some router bit secrets, check out the December 2005 issue of Woodworker's Journal . Excellent article. I sure learned a few things !
Steveo

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boxer Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,085 View boxer's Gallery	Report This Post! That's about as good as reason as any, I would think.
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-Sam- Retired Moderator Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 632 View -Sam-'s Gallery	Report This Post! The bits that I have in my collection are from Oak-Park, Bosch and Porter-Cable. The reason I use Bosch and Porter-Cable is because those are the heavy duty models and I like to shop our local hardware store since I don't have to wait a fews days before I get them and I also like the collection that Oak-Park sells, another one of my favorites. I also have some from Skil, not my favorites though but so far they have worked for me. __________________ Sam Retired Forum Moderator Refer a friend to RouterForums.com!
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Woodnut65 Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 341 View Woodnut65's Gallery	Report This Post! I have used PC, CMT, Freud, Oak-Park, Amana, and a bunch of others. I recently tried bits made by Infinity Tools, located in Fla. They are very good and the price is reasonable for bits designed and made in the US. The bits you use the most should be the best you can afford, fill in the bits used less with less expensive but good quality bits. I usually get 1/2" shank bits if they are available in the type I need, they last longer and produce less vibration. That's my opion for what ever it's worth.. Woodnut65
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Hickory Registered User Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 75 View Hickory's Gallery	Report This Post! IT really depends on what you are doing with them.For eg..why buy a very expensive bit if you might use it once and awhile. The most versitile bits you can get are up spiral bits..Buy good quaility..Freud is good, Dimar is better. I am sure the other brands mention are good like PC. Hickory
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jerrymayfield Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 457 View jerrymayfield's Gallery	Report This Post! Don't forget Whiteside -made in America and the best bits over-all I have used. Regards Jerry
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steveo Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: central Illinois Posts: 160 View steveo's Gallery	Report This Post! If you are interested in some router bit secrets, check out the December 2005 issue of Woodworker's Journal . Excellent article. I sure learned a few things ! Steveo
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