worksmith router bits

**fletty** · 17th September 2005, 11:44 PM

I received a surprise in the mail yesterday, a pilot mate had posted me a boxed set of 20, 1/4" shank, gold painted 'Worksmith' router bits. Although very grateful for any gift (although somehow I think I'll be paying "in kind" for this 'gift'!) I initially thought it was a cheapy set but I soon realised that the TCT's were thick AND, on the larger and complex bits, the TCT's were skewed to about a 10deg shear angle, something I don't normally get with my beloved CMT bits. The bearings feel ok and the manufacture quality appears high.
Does anyone know anything about 'Worksmith', I haven't noticed them in any of the mags?
Fletty

**doug the slug** · 18th September 2005, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by fletty

a boxed set of 20, 1/4" shank, gold painted 'Worksmith' router bits.

ive never heard of them and my gut feeling says be careful. generally boxed sets of assorted bits in quantities over 5, maybe 8 are generally poor quality from what ive seen. the other warning sign is the 1/4" shank, not generally what i woudl buy given a choice.

the carbide may appear thick but is it any good? a lot of new bearings might seem good too but will they last the distance??

**fletty** · 18th September 2005, 12:07 AM

If I can tear my eyes off your avatar I'll give them a run tomorrow ... the bits that is! Fletty

**doug the slug** · 18th September 2005, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by fletty

If I can tear my eyes off your avatar I'll give them a run tomorrow ... the bits that is! Fletty

the router bits or the other bits?

either way let us know how it goes tomorrow

**fletty** · 18th September 2005, 06:49 PM

Hey Doug, the 'gift horse' bits worked very well in the short test I was able to give them today. Obviously I can't tell how long they'll last but at least the TCT is thick. The skew angle gave very good results on end grain work and possibly a better result than my CMT bit although the CMT's 1/2" shank made me feel safer. I'll ask my mate where he got them from. Hope you had a good weekend, Fletty

**nickz** · 18th September 2005, 07:07 PM

Hi there, Worksmith is an in-house brand for a chain of bulk-buy supermarkets called Costco in the US. I got the same set given to me as a Christmas present from my American girlfriend's Dad. I think the set cost around US $40 to $50, as I saw it there when I was over there visiting recently.

**fletty** · 18th September 2005, 08:31 PM

thanks Nick, mystery solved, how have you found them because my initial impression is good, Fletty

**nickz** · 18th September 2005, 08:35 PM

So far so good. Costco has a great warranty policy so they wouldn't let poor quality stuff sell in their stores. They look pretty good.

**doug the slug** · 18th September 2005, 08:49 PM

At certain times of their life people tend to believe in certain things until they gain more expereince and wisdom. at some time in my life i have believed in all of the following, and more, but i have found all of them to be false hopes:

1. santa claus
2. the easter bunny
3. the perfect woman
4. get rich quick schemes
5. good quality cheap power tools
6. good quality cheap router bits

**fletty** · 18th September 2005, 10:52 PM

I find the avatar creates a contradiction with failure in quest number 3!
Fletty

**doug the slug** · 18th September 2005, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by fletty

I find the avatar creates a contradiction with failure in quest number 3!
Fletty

yeah but you dont know her, she's a *****, you are only looking at one aspect of the ideal of a perfect woman (or is that two aspects)

**scooter** · 19th September 2005, 09:12 PM

Fletty, fair to say they're all "pilot"-ed bits... /groan...

Cheers..............Sean

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