dawnofzion Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Has anyone tried this bit from Lowes? It says that it is in stock at my local store so I might go get it since it si only $15 http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=prod...&lpage=none I am in need of a pattern bit and I'm on a tight budget. This would save me $10 bucks from stewmac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Whenever I need a specific bit and need it quickly, I normally go to lowes as around me my only choices are that or home depot (that's right, they've deprived me of an authentic wood working store here in baton rouge!). Anyhow, I think I probably have 1 template bit from them, one spiral downcut bit, and one other that I can't remember. No problems so far and each has gotten a fair bit of use. peace, russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarter Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 I have one of those Bosch bits and it works just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prs man Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 I have bought bits from home depot and Lowes saved money and they work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 You have to be carefull, I bought one and it had a small gap between the bearing and the cutters and templates like to get right in that gap and mess up your work! Incidentally, I had the same problem with a bit that I bought from stew mac. The first 2 I got from them were OK, and the 3rd one had the same gap as the Bosh. Just have to be a little extra carefull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I got one last week. Good bit, but I'm still going to order another from Stew Mac. The reason being, is i'm using masonite templates, and that bit that you linked to has a 1" cutting length. Too long for me to route the neck pocket and pickup cavities on my strat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherokee6 Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 You don't ever have to buy router bits from Stew-Mac. There are plenty of outfits that carry what you need. The key, as mentioned is the quality of the bit. You are going to get what you paid for: the savings today might mean only getting one or two guitars out of it, or a ruined one. As suggested, the Bosch bits at Lowe's are very good and should be considered vs. the less expensive Ryobi or Skil bits. You can also buy from many good online places, the shipping of which is probably the same as the sales tax. Check some other hardware stores near you to see what they have. I got a pattern bit recently from woodcraft and am pretty happy with it. Good Luck in your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Woodcraft has bits at reasonable prices (you can find them a little cheaper, but if you have a Woodcraft store nearby, it's a good deal w/ no shipping), and they have one particular Whiteside bit on sale every month. And routerbits.com has good deals on them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherokee6 Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 I picked up a few of their own brand of bits and they seem to be pretty well made. So far, no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Yeah, I have one Woodcraft brand bit too. I've only cut about 2" of wood with it so far, but it seems fine. I think I'll stick with Whiteside for the heavy duty 1/2" diameter straight bits and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 I believe the first batch of bits I bought a while back was from MLCS Woodworking, which is this link: http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc.../routerbit.html I can't remember exactly, but I compared prices a lot at the time and found their prices very competitive. I've used all the bits I bought and they work great! I bought a solid carbide 7/32 down cut bit for routing for the hot rod truss rods and the thing cuts an amazing route, but I doubt I'll use those truss rods again, but I'll find plenty of uses for it and for $12-$14 I am not worried. I have a flush trim as well that works great, bearing is still working fine with a bit of use, all of them still very sharp. Great bits and they have some unqiues bits for sale. I get their catalog all the time and they have cool stuff sometimes. I know I have heard a bunch of great stuff about whiteside, which is probably what I will try next time, just so I can compare, but I have no complaints on the MLCS bits, though I don't know how their prices compare now, it was a while back when I bought them. I made a point to buy decent bits because of the many problems that can occur when routing, its worth it to me buy decent bits. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Does anyone know where I can find a 1/2" straight bit with 1/2" cutting length other than Stew Mac? I haven't been able to find one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I haven't looked there, but try www.routerbits.com, they have quite a large selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammoth guitars Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Premium bits made in America https://www.onsrud.com/xdoc/wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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