Which Router Bits?

[Gary]

I must admit I was/am very tempted by Rutlands offer on the Fox Morticer with £50 off, IMO it represents excellent value. However it would lead to more problems where will I put it etc, etc. I may also move soon so I would probably have to keep the packaging and a morticer could be a treat for the new workshop.

I therefore still have a need to cut some mortices in 2x4 to make a new stand for the drill press. I have a Dewalt 625, a plunge bar and two fences so this will be the weapon of choice.

My question therefore is which bit. I know Trend do a suitable mortice bit, but will I be better off using a spiral bit?

If so which bit and what manufacturer does the forum recommend?

Thanks in advance.

Gary

 

[motownmartin]

Gary, i would reccommend www.wealdontool.com for the cutters, they are delivery free and arrive next day, and I would think that a spiral cutter would allow you to make a deeper pass, I've not tried one but refer back to my engerneering days.

Martin

 

[mailee]

I use spiral bits from Wealdons and find them great. They last a lot longer than conventional bits being solid carbide. They do however tend to tear out the top of the cut with the upward spiral that is so allow for this. Pretty good value too as they are around £50 a piece. :wink:

 

[George_N]

I've cut mortices in 2x4 using a 1/2" x 50 mm kitchen worktop bit. I used a router table but it will work just as well hand held. I made quite a few shallow passes to get full depth but it worked well in softwood. I would alse second Wealden as a source of good quality bits...always had good service from them.

 

[Gary]

£50-00 for a spiral cutter seems a bit rich to me, I could almost buy the morticer for the price of two. I think I will take George's advice and use the worktop bit. £50-00 can be spent on something else.

Gary

 

[mailee]

Ha ha, you tight wad Gary. :lol: Actually it does sound expensive but given that it will last up to five times longer than a conventional bit it does work out pretty reasonable. Also a spiral cutter has a faster cut rate than a standard fluted bit so it is time efficient too. That riminds me I have to renew mine now as I have been cutting a lot of treated timber with it over the past few months and it is about blunt. :roll:

 

[Gary]

If it really lasts five times longer then maybe it's worth the money.

 

[woodbutcher]

don't forget that you can hone them up with a couple of passes of a diamond stone. i also use wealdons very good and worth the money!


wodbutcher.

 

[Nick W]

Gary, i would reccommend www.wealdontool.com for the cutters, they are delivery free and arrive next day, and I would think that a spiral cutter would allow you to make a deeper pass, I've not tried one but refer back to my engerneering days.

Martin

In case anyone has problems with the link the correct spelling is www.WealdenTool.com

 

[motownmartin]

Thanks Nick

Martin

 

[Nick W]

s'alright - as a very satisfied customer of theirs I just wanted to make sure people could get there.