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  1. 9th January 2020, 06:30 PM #1
    cpsmusic
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    Default Cheap Router Bits - Any Recommendations?

    Hi Folks,

    I'm currently finishing off a cabinet for a guitar amp head. The cab is "Marshall-style" so has 3/4-inch rounded edges. I generally don't use a router much (prefer hand tools where possible) so the price of a good quality 3/4 rounding over bit is a bit too much for me, especially considering that this is a one-off. I've noticed that there are cheap bits on ebay and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them? Normally I try to go for quality but in this case I'm prepared to make an exception and treat the bit as more-or-less disposable. After all, I only need to do eight edges.

    I'm looking at something like this:

    Woodworker Tool 1/4" x 3/4" Corner Rounding Over Router Bit Cutter 602451325581 | eBay

    Thoughts?

    Cheers,

    Chris
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  3. 9th January 2020, 07:16 PM #2
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    Do yourself a favour and buy a brand name quality bit - Buy Products Online from China Wholesalers at Aliexpress.com - if you do a bit of a search you might even find it cheaper.
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  4. 10th January 2020, 06:32 AM #3
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    You make a few passes, the bit dulls and the smoke tells you that you have burnt the wood.
    For all that you are doing, you might get away with it.
    What's the wood? MDF by chance? Then, try to ignore the sparks.
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  5. 10th January 2020, 07:10 AM #4
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    Those eBay bits will do the job you are after, Cheap and cheerful
    Bunnings has some equivalent cheapies as well
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robson Valley View Post
    You make a few passes, the bit dulls and the smoke tells you that you have burnt the wood.
    For all that you are doing, you might get away with it.




    depends on how much follow-up sanding (and possibly carving into internal corners) you are prepared to tolerate.
    regards from Alberta, Canada

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    For the little bit of work you want to do that router bit will handle it without any problem or as aldav said Aliexpress I use the bits off aliexpress alot and have never had a problem with them
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  8. 10th January 2020, 12:28 PM #7
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    The Arden bit from AliExpress are also available at Carbatec but for a lot more money

    | Round Over Bits - Carbatec
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    Quote Originally Posted by samo View Post
    The Arden bit from AliExpress are also available at Carbatec but for a lot more money

    | Round Over Bits - Carbatec
    In fairness to Carbatec that is a much bigger bit (3/4" radius compared to 3/8" radius) and the comparative price of the Aliexpress seller for that particular bit is $50.24.
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