Favorite Flush Router Bits?

[sptv62]

Has anyone used this brand?

Solid Carbide Spiral Flush Trim Router Bit Bits - 1/4" - eBay (item 370443235684 end time Oct-16-10 04:38:06 PDT)

Seems reasonable cost but are they any good? or any brands you recommend?

Stewart from Sunny Trowbridge

 

[dickjonesify]

The auction says that bit is C3 which is great but, at that price, I have a hard time believing that it's a quality product. Plus, the cutting length is only 1" which won't be helpful to you.
I saw a thread on the Tele forum where Preeb recommends these...

http://www.eagleamerica.com/product/v120-0202/ea_-_spiral_bits

In his threads that I have read, he robosands right down to the line, then flushtrims with one of these and has great results. They're more money, but you ALWAYS get what you pay for.

 

[sptv62]

Dan
Thanks for the input

I have been using 1" bits, one with a bearing on the top one with a bearing on the stem. So I put the guitar body with template down first and use the stem bearing one followed by flipping the body then using the other bit. But a single bit would be ideal.

This draper bit would do it in one:

NEW DRAPER 1/2" FLUSH 12.7 X 50mm TCT ROUTER BIT on eBay (end time 30-Oct-10 12:36:59 BST)

Good idea to get really close to the line with the sander first.

 

[Ayrton]

Whiteside are the best router bits period, and very competitively priced.

I order mine from Edge of Arlington through Amazon.

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[jp litch]

I really like Freud bits, if they're still what they were 6 years ago. Whitesides are killer too. Dont buy ANYTHING that spins at harbor freight. I took a 1/4" flute to a big fluffy coat once. Lost the coat and almost pooped myself. It was brand new and snapped taking a 1/16" pass in some purpleheart. Never again. Only buy the good stuff. The cheap stuff can kill ya.

 

[neil_004]

I really want the big one in this video.

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[DGNRepair]

That large bit is crazy. Its $130.00 and I can only assume worth every penny. I just email that woodworking school about getting one.

 

[sptv62]

I really want the big one in this video.

103

I want one too.. Nice video some good tutorial stuff there. Thanks!

 

[bertzie]

Not to be a parrot, but never cheap out on something moving. If it can kill you, and you buy cheap, it probably will.

 

[DGNRepair]

I want one too.. Nice video some good tutorial stuff there. Thanks!

I'll let you know if they email me back.

Dan

 

[DGNRepair]

Just got an email about the bit this morning. Here is what he wrote.


"Hi Dan,


We custom made those bits and sell them here. They're $130.00. It's made of cobalt, 1/2" shaft, 1-1/8" diameter, 2" cutting length, 6 flute spiral, 3/8" bearing, overall height is around 4-1/2". We recommend the bit to be run at 13,000 rpm. We take MC and Visa, just give us a call when ever you're ready. 714-993-4215. Thanks.

William"

So there you have it. I think I will order one up next week. Its going to be great for cutting out with templates. You can make a template and use this thing for necks as well.

 

[sptv62]

Sounds nice but am a little too short of spare cash to pay that much for a bit, let us know how you get on with it.

Stewart

 

[neil_004]

The Wood Whisperer's video's were extremely helpful when I was getting started. I still look back to them when I need a reminder about setup, safety or technique.
Even though Marc is a drummer he posted a Guitar build by Rick Urschel a while ago (vids 108-110).

DGNRepair - I've seen a video of this bit in action making a table. Any chance you might post one cutting guitar parts?

 

[DGNRepair]

DGNRepair - I've seen a video of this bit in action making a table. Any chance you might post one cutting guitar parts?

I might be able to make that happen. I am going to order it up in a day or so. When it comes in I will give you all the info. I am excited to get it. Its going to make life that much easier. I am thinking I might be able to go from rough sawn on the band saw, straight to this bit, with no tearout. We shall see.

Dan