I'm new to woodworking and just got my first router (Bosch 1617EVSPK) but now need some bits!
Since I'm just beginning and don't really know which bits I'll want or what I can do with them, I really like the idea of getting a cheap entry/mid level set, experimenting and playing with them then replacing the ones I use the most with more expensive investments.
Given that, I was going to get the MLCS 15 set as it's decent quality, especially given the price and number of bits.
One of the first projects I'm building is a kitchen helper out of 3/4" maple and need to round the edges so it's easier on grabby toddler fingers. (Google "Wood Whisperer Kitchen Helper")
The problem is that the MLCS set comes with only a 3/8" roundover and if I use it on both sides of the wood, it'll make a completely round profile which isn't what I want. Would I be able to use the 3/8" bit but as a partial profile? Obviously it's not as ideal as using a smaller roundover with a full profile but would it even be noticeable?
Or perhaps there's a different set I should get? My second project has a table top (also 3/4" maple) that I want to put a 45 chamfer so whatever I get will need one of those bits too.
Woodcraft has a Woodriver 4 piece set on sale for $30 which has 1/4" roundover and chamfer but it's $10 for shipping making it basically the same price as the MLCS set so not sure if that's worth it.
Since I'm just beginning and don't really know which bits I'll want or what I can do with them, I really like the idea of getting a cheap entry/mid level set, experimenting and playing with them then replacing the ones I use the most with more expensive investments.
Given that, I was going to get the MLCS 15 set as it's decent quality, especially given the price and number of bits.
One of the first projects I'm building is a kitchen helper out of 3/4" maple and need to round the edges so it's easier on grabby toddler fingers. (Google "Wood Whisperer Kitchen Helper")
The problem is that the MLCS set comes with only a 3/8" roundover and if I use it on both sides of the wood, it'll make a completely round profile which isn't what I want. Would I be able to use the 3/8" bit but as a partial profile? Obviously it's not as ideal as using a smaller roundover with a full profile but would it even be noticeable?
Or perhaps there's a different set I should get? My second project has a table top (also 3/4" maple) that I want to put a 45 chamfer so whatever I get will need one of those bits too.
Woodcraft has a Woodriver 4 piece set on sale for $30 which has 1/4" roundover and chamfer but it's $10 for shipping making it basically the same price as the MLCS set so not sure if that's worth it.