[bobj3]

Hi Corey

I don't recommend it , but that's just my 2 cents

Router bits for the most part are made on CNC machines and they are true, that's to say if it's taged 1/2" that's what it is.
And if you chuck it up that's what you want it to cut, if you try and sharpen them, it will no longer be a true 1/2", a .010 is a bit deal when it comes to router bits.
They are cheap now days and when you burn one or dull it just replace it with a new one.
A sharp tool is a safe tool and a dull bit is just asking for it,and it can make fire wood in a heart beat.
Not to say anything about a matched set of bits.(rail & stile for just one of them)
Most bits now days are carb.tip type and would take more than a diamond hone to get the edge back on it,most are 800 grit. CNC and the good ones are more.

But again this is just my 2 cents

Bj

 

[bobj3]

Hi Corey
I know I have a box full of them also, hahahahahahaha LOL
I have a thing for high test steel, I use them now and then in my lathe to make tools.
Most are 4140 steel and once I knock off the carb.part they make great cutters for my metal lathe or just anything I need to make.

http://www.routerforums.com/attachments/jigs-fixtures/2240-deep-spline-slot-jigs-s9a.jpg

But for the most part they are junk or to say scrap steel.

Cost, that's the cache with routers , the router are cheap but the bits to put in them to work are not for the most part, and like they say you get what you pay for.
That's why the solid carb. bits are great, they will stay sharp and you can use them for so many router jobs.
If you watch Bob & Rick they just about always use this type of bit.
Drilling holes,guide work,temp. work,dados,making pattens,etc.

Bj

 

[bobj3]

Hi awh

"I have been disagreeing on everything today!"
That's great I think and the way it should be, it's always best to get both sides
There is no string with one end

"I'll tell you my dirty little secret" = I do it SOMETIMES but I don't recommend it, you can turn a so so bit into junk real quick, now for blade cleaner I recommend it all the time and teflon spray that I get from sommerfeldtools.com

Have a good one awh
Bj