http://www.woodworkersworld.net/

exalted512

I had a question about their router bits about 30 minutes ago, and I got a response (from a person!) about 12 minutes later. I emailed Al back and got another response in about 10 minutes.

He also lists same day shipping if ordered before 6pm.

Just wanted to let you guys know that if you have a need for router bits, they have absolutely great customer service!
-Cody

ninerbj

I have been the purchasing manager for a woodworking supply house for the last 15 years. If it's router bits or woodworking tools, give me a shout. I might just be able to help any of my fellow polkies out.

exalted512

too late!!! Why didnt you tell me earlier today
-Cody

ninerbj

Sorry...but router bits don't last forever. By the way...what brand bits did you pick up?

exalted512

Whiteside
http://www.woodworkersworld.net/rabbeting_bits.shtml#rkit
part # 1960
-Cody

ninerbj

Ouch! Next time, give me a shout. Could have saved ya 10 to 15 bucks on that Whiteside bit.

Later
Brad

exalted512

Is whiteside a good brand? I'm not too worried about it, its basically 5 bits in one for the price of 2 at a retail store.

Thanks though, now I know who to go with!
-Cody

ninerbj

Whiteside makes a good bit. CMT is a good bit as well, maybe a little better carbide, but nothing wrong with Whiteside...better than Freud in my opinion.
What kind of router you have?

phoneisbusy

ninerbj wrote: »

I have been the purchasing manager for a woodworking supply house for the last 15 years. If it's router bits or woodworking tools, give me a shout. I might just be able to help any of my fellow polkies out.

heh... you're my new best friend.

exalted512

This is my router:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00917540000P?keyword=1+3%2F4+HP+plunge+router&vName=Tools&cName=Portable+Power+Tools&sName=Routers+%26+Laminate+Trimmers
Any good router tables youd suggest? Do you sell those as well?
-Cody

ninerbj

Good router tables? That is like asking if I sell good speakers...you have to be a little more specific. Do you want bench top or stand alone? IMHO, Jessem is the best, but they start around 400+...BenchDog has nice tables as well. All depends on features and price range.

http://www.jessem.com/rout_r_tables.htm

http://www.benchdog.com/protopcontractor.htm

ninerbj

If you want the best of the best as far as ANY woodworking tools go...look at these guys. Incredible stuff!

http://www.festoolusa.com/

exalted512

Sorry, Im a noob...lol.

I'm not really looking for the best at this point. Most of the routing i do is roundovers and such for the boxes I build, but I use the Jasper Circle Jig quite a bit and its great for doing big holes, but its scary doing smaller ones because my hand is just a few inches from the bit. I'm looking for something cheap that will be a little more safe than holding the router with one hand and and turning a 3" diameter piece of wood with the other.
-Cody

ninerbj

If your looking for something cheap to just get by with and to help keep all your fingers, then Craftsman might be worth looking into. That way you will know for sure your router will fit as well.

exalted512

I got the bit in today and it has some type of clear rubberized coating, do i just cut that off?
-Cody

hoosier21

exalted512 wrote: »

I got the bit in today and it has some type of clear rubberized coating, do i just cut that off?
-Cody

yes.

ninerbj

Yes, that's just to protect your carbide. Get rid of it.