Router bits

[filsgreen]

After much deliberation and reading the posts about routers I've decided to upgrade my router to 1/2 inch and bought this

http://www.axminster.co.uk/sessionID/BJF/product-DeWalt-DW625EK-Router-Package-Deal-783005.htm

Can anyone recommend good router bits ? In the past I've always used cheapo bits so I thought I would invest in quality ones.

Any help much appreciated

Phil

 

[Scott]

Wealden every time. Excellent quality. Prompt, efficicent service. I get mine in France within a couple of days

 

[Chris Knight]

I rate Wealden very highly, impeccable service and very good bits.

I am also pleased with the cheaper Perform brand as sold by Axminster, I have several of those in different configurations and they are all good.

I have a lot of Trend and CMT bits and these are good too but generally expensive. I never buy really cheap bits, they seem to me potentially unsafe and always look poorly made.

 

[motownmartin]

Wealdon for me too, also free postage

 

[PAC1]

Another for Wealdon

 

[wizer]

yep I'm on that Wealden Bandwagon. Made another order only yesterday.

 

[greggy]

wealdon freud, and the american whiteside from wood workers workshop

 

[DaveL]

I agree with Wealden and Freud, I also have some from Titman another good UK based maker. The Axminster Perform are quite good value for the money as well.

 

[OPJ]

I've got several sets of Tornado cutters from Rutlands, all of which I've been very happy with. Not sure how they compare on price with the others, I used to buy them when Rutlands would have them on occasional special offer.

When I need a single cutter though, I generally look to Wealden or, if I'm placing a larger order with Axminster, I've also found good value in the Perform range of cutters.

 

[filsgreen]

Thanks everyone, Wealdon it is.

 

[p111dom]

Another vote for Tornado cutters as well. Really good value for money and I'm seriously tempted at their 64 bit set on sale ot the mo for £99.

 

[maltrout512]

Tornado for me. Good quality for the money.

 

[Steve Jones]

wealdon and tornado cutters for me too, I have the tornado 3pc panel door set which I think is really good value for money.

Steve

 

[busy builder]

Funny isn't it? how many people use Wealdon? I generally only buy worktop bits but use Wealdon for their quality.

 

[BradNaylor]

Yes, Wealden every time for me, too.

I don't have computer at work so I normally order over the phone. I always seem to speak to the same bloke and normally have a bit of a chat with him. I assume he's the boss, although I've never asked.

Could it be that it is just him working out of a small warehouse with maybe a couple of staff? If so, it sounds like the perfect business.

Good on them.

Dan

 

[filsgreen]

I'm going to phone wealden on Monday Dan, get some more free advice and ask for discount if I buy the the most used ones. No harm in trying. :wink:

And thanks again to the rest of you guys who offered advice.

Phil

 

[filsgreen]

I phoned Wealden Tools this morning and spoke to a really helpful chap for about 25 minutes. Ended up ordering two straight bits , a round over and a 45 degree chamfer bit, all 1/2 inch. £58 the lot. At that price I'll try not to break them

 

[filsgreen]

Just a quick update and more advice required. I received the router deal today, as far as I can tell there is nothing missing. However, it had no instructions for the router or the guide rail, is this normal? I phoned APTC and the chap said he would get onto DeWalt about it.

The 625 is certainly a heavy piece of kit , can't wait to get to grips with it. The first project is a small bookcase made out of cherry veneered mdf edged with Ash.

Cheers

Phil