Wealden vs…

[Woodypk]

Evening all…

I’ve been buying Wealden router bits for a while now and I’ve been pretty disappointed with the last two round over bits I’ve bought - 2mm and 3mm bits for easing edges on mainly oak and a bit of pine.

They don’t seem to last very long with moderate use.

I use them in a handheld router and I make sure to not let them scorch the wood and therefore dull the bits.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a brand of router bits I could try for my next purchase?

I was thinking about the CMT rounder over bit with insert knives as I’d imagine with the indexing cutter you’d eventually be saving money if you use small radius round over bits quite a bit. It’s an initial investment to buy the cutter but once you’ve got it, you buy a new set of knives with 4 cutting edges for the same price as one Wealden cutter.

Any brand suggestions? Anyone tried the CMT replacement knife round over bit?

 

[Spectric]

My first reaction would be to contact Wealdon and explain your issues, they have great customer focus and will want to resolve any issues, there could be a production or material issue so they would want to know.

Having brought many of there router cutters over the years without any issues then rather than just looking to jump ship get to the bottom of the problem.

What router are you using ?

 

[Doug B]

You could try Leading CNC & Lathe Tooling Suppliers | Rennie Tool Company I’ve not used them yet but they have been very highly recommended by a couple of mates

 

[Woodypk]

I’ve used Rennie before and I use them for my CNC cutters from time to time. I found that Wealden cutters were better than Rennie.

I’m also using two routers at the moment, I’ve got a Bosch 1600 and I’ve got a cheap Katsu 18v router.

I appreciate that there may be an issue with the cutters themselves but It would be helpful to know if there’s anyone on par with Wealden just to add my my list of preferred suppliers. I’ll continue to use Wealden as I believe they do sell quality cutters but I’d be interested to know who else can also provide a quality product at a decent price.

 

[Spectric]

but It would be helpful to know if there’s anyone on par with Wealden

Infinity cutters are good, especially for moulding profiles, lock mitre bits and there mega flush trim bits.

https://www.infinitytools.co.uk/router-bits/
Used them for some time now and good cutters.

 

[mikej460]

I normally buy from Wealdon but needed a round over in a hurry so bought this Trend Craft Pro 6mm roundover and it did an excellent job in my little Dewalt 1/4" on 40mm prime butchers block worktops - perfect results with no burning.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005ASSN6A/ref=pe_27063361_485629781_TE_item

 

[starfish]

Infinity cutters are good, especially for moulding profiles, lock mitre bits and there mega flush trim bits.

https://www.infinitytools.co.uk/router-bits/
Used them for some time now and good cutters.

They have some nice bits. Flush trim etc..

 

[Fireburst]

I use Titman Tools. They have a good range of quality bits.

https://titman.co.uk/