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Author:  Andy Birko [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:55 pm ]
Post subject:  1/4" Flush trim bit source
Anyone know of a reasonably priced source for 1/4" carbide bearing piloted flush trim bits? Downcut would be nice too.
Author:  bluescreek [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/4" Flush trim bit source
I use grizzly tools , As a machinist I don't buy into the down cut theory I like sharp. I throw the bits as soon as I see a sign of being dull . If you can buy down cut for the same price use them. Also here is another place
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite ... gle_anchor
Author:  Alex Kleon [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/4" Flush trim bit source
Do you mean this type, Andy? http://www.busybeetools.com/products/R% ... D4IN..html

Alex
Author:  ZekeM [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/4" Flush trim bit source
bluescreek wrote:
I use grizzly tools , As a machinist I don't buy into the down cut theory I like sharp. I throw the bits as soon as I see a sign of being dull

Nice :) you sound like me hahaha
Author:  David Malicky [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/4" Flush trim bit source
This is a great bit: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012JI88E
I heard about Whiteside from Filippo's posts, IIRC.
They also make a downshear bit for less $.
Author:  Andy Birko [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/4" Flush trim bit source
bluescreek wrote:
Also here is another place
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite ... gle_anchor


Now that's what I'm talking about!

Thanks John!
Author:  Kent Chasson [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/4" Flush trim bit source
Do you mean 1/4" cutter or 1/4" shank? The ones that David linked to are the only 1/4" cutter bearing bits I've seen. You have to be gentle on those though. They are brittle.

For 1/2" cutter with 1/4" shank, I have one of the high end (purple) grizzly ones and it is definitely a step up in quality from their cheap ones. Sharper to begin with and stays sharp longer.
Author:  Andy Birko [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 4:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/4" Flush trim bit source
I'm looking for 1/4" cutters. I usually buy the whitesides but at $35 each, they're very precious.

I use them for "freeing" sheet goods parts that I cut on my CNC machine using a 1/2" bit (or sometimes slightly undersized) so I need something that's small enough to fit in the slot. I free the parts on my router table. I usually only leave about a .1" onion skin so it doesn't put a huge load on the bit. $9/each sounds a heck of a lot nicer than $35/each.
Author:  Andy Birko [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/4" Flush trim bit source
Some examples:
Author:  Barry Daniels [ Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/4" Flush trim bit source
I think Whiteside has moved their manufacturing to China. At least on some of their bits.

Edit: It looks like their router bits are still made in the USA, but they now have a line of Chinese made forstner drill bits and brad point bits. I hope this is not the direction they will go with all of their products.
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