Econocut bits?

[Swagman]

Hi all,

Can anyone give me any feedback on Carbitool's "Econocut" range of router bits? How good are they? Are they Chinese "imports" (presumably to Carbitool's specs)? Or are they true Aussie made bits? Is the lower price when compared to Carbitool's primary range of bits reflected in lower quality too? If so, are they still good value for the money or is there something better for that price?

Any advice willingly received.

Jeff.

[craigb]

I've bought a few EconoCut bits.

I have no idea where they are made, but China wouldn't surprise.

I have had absolutely no problems with the ones I've bought.

For light usage they do the job.

Depends how often you are going to use the bit I guess.

They work for this Weekend Warrior. :)

[keith53]

I have two of them that see occasional use. Only bought them because they had the profile I needed at the time but so far, so good. I'd think Carb I Tool wouldn't want to damage their reputation with rubbish.

[Template Tom]

Hi all,

Can anyone give me any feedback on Carbitool's "Econocut" range of router bits? How good are they? Are they Chinese "imports" (presumably to Carbitool's specs)? Or are they true Aussie made bits? Is the lower price when compared to Carbitool's primary range of bits reflected in lower quality too? If so, are they still good value for the money or is there something better for that price?

Any advice willingly received.

Jeff.
Jeff
Carb-I-Tool have given you the opportunity to purchase a cheaper cutter which is quite understandable as there are many cheap cutters on the market today. Yes they may be a Chinese cutter and they may be good for the weekend woodworker. I personally would still purchase the Professional range of cutter and have the satisfaction that they will last for years and years. I am still using cutters I purchased from carb-I-Tool some twenty years ago.
Have a look at the thickness of the Tungsten on both cutters and obviously the dearer range has an inferior type of tungsten to give you a better cut and a greater number of sharpenings.
No I do not work for Carbi-I-Tool I have just used their cutters for the past 25 Years
Tom

[bsrlee]

They work. The shank is a little shorter than the standard Carb-i-tool bits, about the same as some other 'brand name' bits.

And they have a bright yellow anti stick coating, which strangely enough, is missing from the more expensive bits.

I use them for MDF & Ply & so far have yet to wear one out or damage it - I can't sharpen for nuts (or anything else). For me, very good value for standard shapes & sizes.

[Swagman]

Thanks for all the good advice guys - will probably spend that bit extra when buying a cutter that will get a lot of work. But it's nice to know that there have been no negative experiences with the cheaper range.

Jeff.