Gary, I have been using "end mills'for the last few years. In many cases they are machined better, have more cutting flutes, and due to the fact they are manufactured in larger quantities, they're cheaper too! As mentioned earlier on the Forum, Chris Burns initially told me about the 1-1/2 inch tapered bit, and then I explored the "big book"and found the 2"version as well. I've been very happy with their longevity, and performance. If the taper isn't an issue they have MANY more bits in varying lengths, unlike the standard catalog found on most router bit lists. I believe that Shopbot will have a similar "bit set" for sale on the online "Shopbot Store" once they get that up and running..Keep digging in the "big book" and see what else you can find for us...!
