jon burgess Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 i would like to now of a good router bit sets, but i do not want to spend a lot of money. my shank size i would need is 1/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 not sure what your budget is, but if you are just starting out you are better off buying bits in the profile you want them in as most sets are garbage regardless the price.......another reason is in sets you will buy bits you will never use and you are paying for them to get three that you might.....FreudLee ValleyCMTWoodpeckerjust to name a few.. you can buy sets from these names but your not gonna get them cheap if your budget does not allow this then I suggest to buy individual bits from these names or your just wasting your money.some big box stores have set on sale and they are not worth the fancy box they come in.....a lot of tools are you get what you pay for but for router bits it couldn't be closer than the truth..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon burgess Posted September 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 i do not want to go over $130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 look for sales and buy as many different ones you can for $130 from the names I mentioned you will be better off if you plan on using them more once or twice...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordraw Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Have to agree with Comp56 on this one. Better off getting the ones you want that are of good quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon burgess Posted September 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 is a 6 piece better of then a 24 piece set if you are just starting out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 if you are just starting out? I wish I was told what I'm telling you know about cheap sets.....I have single bits worth more than your budget.....quality is key for router bits btw that 24 piece set you will probably never use 18 of them...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Man comp I was thinking of picking one of those kits up just to have but I'm glad I'm reading this post I'm definitely gonna buy as I go by single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg1127 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Jon Try eagleamerica.com they have decent bits for a good price Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfwjr Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Comp named off some good bits. You might also look at Whiteside bits. It is true you will buy a set and probably never take some of them out of the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeldfabNeil Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I bought a set of wood river router bits on clearance at woodcraft. The clearance price was like 50% off. Figured they couldn't be that bad. There all crap. Out of the box they don't give a real clean cut, an it only got worse with use. I have a couple Freud router bits an there great. Don't use my router much anymore but the Freud bits are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santi_78342 Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I'll second Whiteside bits and to buy them as you go. Don't get a cheap set, you will regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan m Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I thon it depends on what you see yourself doing.if you want the router for a few select jobs then only buy those bits and any other when needed.if you do a lot of one off jobs of different profiles then a set is great to have.I have 2 sets a 12 piece 1/4" set and a 24 piece 1/2" set/I have only used probably 1/3 of the bits . but some of those I couldn't have predicted needing those in time to order them I would recommend buying a small set from one of the main manufacturers that is designed to have the basics . make sure the core bits you use are great quality. you will use them regularly you will probably want abearing flush trim bitpattern bit (maybe a combination would do)1/2" straight bitchamfer bitround overrebating bit set I think a medium quality (at least) set is great to have at hand for one off work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 remember for straight through cuts the thinner the better, 1/4" spiral up will produce 1 10th the saw dust waste than a 1/2" double flute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 My first SET was the Skil set from Lowe's. It is usually about $99 but during Christmas, it goes to $49. It's a disposable set in my eye. I don't use it on hard woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 I've had the same set of Ryobi 1/4 shank bits for about four or five years and they work fine. I prefer my Whiteside bits and would highly recommend the plywood set but I have the 1/2" set of those. But, if your looking for a decent set of general use 1/4 bits I think the Ryobis are fine. I won't compare them to my Whiteside bits but that is like comparing apples and oranges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 I like my Freud Lee Valley CMT Woodpecker 1/4" and 1/2" depending on the bit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 I've never used any of those Comp so can't comment but I'm sure if the OP wanted to spend some coin those would be good choices. All I've got for 1/4" bits are my Ryobi set which I used on all of my hardwood cutting boards I built for Christmas this year. All of my 1/2" bits are Whiteside and Bosch. Love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 ya there are so many to pick from now, some are going to be junk right out of the box or hold up......CMT are the most expensive and are about the same as a few that are cheaper so I like the few I have but won't buy any more......not for the cost..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Yeah I have set myself to a mission to purchase one new bit or combo per month. I'm not sure what's next, I liked it when Matt for Matts Basement Woodshop did the router bit of the month but that has been quite a while 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 I am ordering a key hole bit and a T slot bit I keep forgetting .......every time I wish I had one ...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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