Thread: tideway router bits

Originally Posted by Steveoo

Has anyone tried using Tideway brand rail and stile bits. I searched this forum for them but no hits ??? Makes me question quality ???

http://www.procureit.com.au/routerbits.html

http://www.chinalangchao.com/index1.asp

thanks steve.

i too am looking around researching stile and rail and raised panel bits for my home renovating projects, so would appreciate any input from forum members on any brands of these bits

Doug

Doug & Steve
I haven't heard of these bits, but usually the wooden box indicates imported bits, usually of Asian origin. Whilst the 'coating' on the bits looks good and may assist in cleaning, the coating can also hide poor quality castings, brazing, etc.

My wallet has told me over the years, 'you get what you pay for' particularly with router cutters. If you're looking at an ongoing project make sure replacements are available, changing profile mid-project could be untidy.

Whilst we haven't as yet stocked the Whiteside Stile & Rail sets, they have a great reputation in the US. Have a look at
http://www.whitesiderouterbits.com/c.../StileRail.pdf
PM for more info.

Regards

The Woodpecker
www.woodpeckers.com.au

Hi All,
thanks for the interest in our router bits, best to get info from the 'horses mouth' Procureit Australia has only recently begun supplying the Tideway router bits in Australia, these are manufactured by China's largest router bit producer. These router bits have gained significant market share throughout the world but are new on the Australian market. Stocks of replacement bits are kept in our distribution centre. The bits are tungsten carbide tipped. Visit our website pages http://www.procureit.com.au/routerbits.html and http://www.procureit.com.au/woodworking.html we are sure you'll find some items of interest.

cheers!

Paul Wyld
Procureit Australia

well i have bought mine now, i was offered a set of CMT stile and rail bits, the 3 piece kitchen set at well below the price in the carbatec catalog. sometimes it pays to be in the right place at the right time

Infinity Tools have rail & stile quality bits. Available from Northwood Tools at:
http://www.northwoodtools.com.au/category111_1.htm
They have a variety of styles, all acknowledged as same or better quality than CMT at lesser prices.

Rail & Stile For Cabinet Doors
Rail & Stile for enty and passage fdoors
Rail & Stile for Miniature Doors
etc.

Give them a look.

Ingrid H
Northwood Tools

Originally Posted by Steveoo

Has anyone tried using Tideway brand rail and stile bits. I searched this forum for them but no hits ??? Makes me question quality ???

http://www.procureit.com.au/routerbits.html

http://www.chinalangchao.com/index1.asp

thanks steve.

What did you end up doing re the Tideway brand?