Thread: Solid carbide downcut spiral router bit

Try Carb-i-tool, this link should help http://www.carbitool.com.au/pdf%27s/PageR005.pdf
their home page is CARB-I-TOOL

McJing have them.

Originally Posted by ian

Try Carb-i-tool, this link should help http://www.carbitool.com.au/pdf%27s/PageR005.pdf
their home page is CARB-I-TOOL

Thanks Ian - I actually looked at the Carb-I-tool site, but was looking at the wrong section.
I'm looking at the down cut spiral bit - part number TSLW6, 4.75mm thick and 19mm long cutter. So i'll be able to do split boxes up to 18-19mm thick which is prety much all I need.
Anyone think I should be getting something else? Also should I get the one that's TiN coated or not? I'm not sure what this is.

Cheers
Andy

Originally Posted by jchappo

McJing have them.

I purchased one a month ago.
SB

Originally Posted by Superbunny

I purchased one a month ago.
SB

Hey mate,
Are you happy with the bit - performance etc? I was a bit hesitant to get one from there - made in china etc?

Andy

G'day Andy,
I've purchased several bits from there...always with the thought in mind, that when I learn how to use it and set it up, that I would buy a better quality bit of the same type.

I haven't bought any "upmarket" bits as replacements yet.

That's my 2 cents worth.

Can anyone advise if splitting a box by router is superior to using a table saw (or, in my case, a Triton WC) ? And what the advantages are. I'm about to make a box so the subject is topical.

Thanks

G'day Norman,
I wouldn't say it is superior.....its just another way of doing it.
Each method has its plus and minus aspects, and for the router method the main question (IMHO) is
Length of cut for the bit vs depth of box stock.
There are other consideration such as break-out, and burning of the stock and all the necessary things to watch when routing right near the end of a project.

The is a Box Bits under construction at the moment discussing this point, but it won't be in the Library for a few days.

Another thing to consider is taking multiple passes to split the box so you don't damage the bit.
I was watching Roger Gifkins at the show and it gave a suberb finish - no need for sanding.

I have tried both methods to split a box into base and lid. The kerf on my saw is only 2.2 mm wide so I prefer using the saw when the continuation of the wood grain is important for appearance. The router cutter is a larger diameter so the slit width is wider.One of the disadvantages of the router cutter is that if you use a small diameter cutter as you propose, you will have to perform multiple passes to get the depth you want.
Both methods need to be done with some care to ensure you leave enough of the wood to hold the box together. I then do the final opening of the two halves using a very sharp Stanley knife. If you get the depth right there is less than half a mm to cut.

If the saw blade is in good condition the finish of the cut is, in my opinion better than the router bit cut, however both results always get a final hand sand with a block.

I bought a couple of solid carbide down cuts from McJing a week or two ago , I ordered them online and they arrived three days later.
I use them for making box joints on my Triton router table ,they work great and no tear out on the edges.
I use a slot cutter for splitting boxes open ,but you are restricted how high you can make the lid because of the length of the shaft of the bit.
I haven't tried the table saw yet for cutting open boxes .
Kev.

Originally Posted by groeneaj

Hey mate,
Are you happy with the bit - performance etc? I was a bit hesitant to get one from there - made in china etc?

Andy

Very happy, as others will testify, and the performance is as good as any and very good for the price and with great post service and I have no association with Mcjing, I'm just a happy customer that goes back when they are happy with a product.

SB

Thanks for all the replies - Sounds like I can buy with confidence from McJing.
I actually went there the other day and got some T track and knobs etc.. Very nice people.

Andy