Worktop jig router bits...

[lastminute]

Can anyone recommend a good quality 1/2" router bit for mitreing kitchen worktops...I've just wasted time and money on a pack of 6 cheapo ones.

Gerry :-(

 

[RogerP]

I'd recommend Wealden consistently excellent products and very good customer service.

 

[Shultzy]

Are you trying to take too much off in one pass? I cut to within 1/16" of the line and then finish off with the router. Chipboard is very hard on cutters.

 

[Steve Jones]

Another vote for Wealden from me

Steve

 

[mtr1]

I wouldn't use anything other than a replaceable tip cutter for worktops, try Titman their british made and good quality, and at about 4/6 quid a tip after buying the shank(about £60).

 

[jasonB]

Agree with mark go for a raeplcable tip cutter I use the KWO one from Wealden.

http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Onl ... k_243.html

J

 

[Allylearm]

I have Trend/Titman two flute adding cost on the kitchen fit covers sharpening as well. They seem to be discounted at where I get my kitchens. I get a few fits out of each cutter, hand it in to my local sharpener who gets a few more uses out of it, I carry three. As mentioned earlier worktops are hard on router cutters, the glue/laminated top. Replacement tips are a good option.

 

[Chrispy]

Just for interest I understand that some chipboard that is used for worktops has sand added :shock: , this is cheaper than woodchip and gives the worktop weight to make it feel better quality. This is why worktops take the edge off cutters so much. :roll:

 

[jasonB]

I think they contain whatever was seept up off the floor on the day :wink:

 

[mtr1]

I think they contain whatever was seept up off the floor on the day :wink:

Including all the metal swarf around the engineering shop too, judging by some of the tops I've fitted before.