Router Bits

[David V Jones]

I'm new to routing. I have just purchased a Triton (big one) and mounted it I a KREG table. I wish to make toys using a pattern. I am having success at the moment routing 19 pine but I need to glue two together to get the desired thickness I want.
Can you routers out there please advise where I might be able to get a 40-50m straight sided trimming cutter
I see in America they suggest a 1/2" four bladed cutter is the best (Italian made). Have not been able to find them in Australia. Any help would be appreciated as I enjoy making small toys as we raise money for he local nursing home.

[Damienol]

I am sure i have seen them at Bunnings

the Freud brand they stock is up there with the best

[spokeshave]

Hi Dave.

Carbi-tool have flush trimming bits in this length (50.8mm) and also an inverted flush trimming bit in the same length but they are 2 flute only.

http://envirocatalogue.com.au/Carbitool_Website_2012/Router_Bit/#/10/zoomed

Hope the link works.

Steven.

[ian]

you may also want to consider a spiral bit

http://envirocatalogue.com.au/Carbitool_Website_2012/Router_Bit/

they tend to be a bit pricey but minimal chip out

[Dengue]

Carb- i-tool make really good quality router bits here in Australia. They have plenty of tungsten carbide on the edges which allow for many sharpenings. Pays to buy Australian, give the, a ring, great to deal with and quick delivery

[Lappa]

:whs:

Just bought both the 50.8mm trimming bits - great value!

[RoyG]

357406
It might be worth having a look at these Torquata router bits that Timbecon are selling. I haven't had a chance to try them yet, but one person who has tried them tells me that he was very impressed. It's a three flute down sheer Flush Trim Router Bit. It's pretty big; 1/2 inch shank, 50.8 mm long and 22mm diameter.

The pic at left is taken from Timbecon's advert in the latest issue (# 088) of Australian Wood Review. I've ordered one to try as I need to replace my old CMT 50mm Flush Trib bit that has been sharpened a few too many times. It'll be good to see how the CMT and Torquata bits compare.

Regards,

RoyG

[elanjacobs]

+1 for Carbitool
Those 3 wing bits look interesting, Roy, and the price is pretty good.

[Gerryattrick]

Linbide do a good range of quality bits

http://www.linbide.com/

[Big Shed]

The majority of my router bits are Torquata from Timbecon, including a full set for my Incra LS Positioner. They have done a very good job at a reasonable cost as at the time Timbecon was running a lot of specials on the Torquata range. I have quite a few different ones.

I also have CarbiTool and CMT bits and they are good as well, I even have one of those sets that used to be advertised in AWR and use them regularly as well.

[David V Jones]

Thanks everyone for your help and support. It is great there are people out there willing to help.

I'm in the process of ordering a trial bit to see if it meets my needs. I think it will.

DJ

[aldav]

Any help would be appreciated as I enjoy making small toys as we raise money for he local nursing home.

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