Bits

[crash5050]

My family wants to buy me bits for Christmas. I need 120, 90, and 60 degree end ills in various sizes from .5 to 1,5 inch. Where is the best place to send them?


David

[myxpykalix]

you mean 120, 90, 60 VBITS not endmills right? got to
www.centuriontools.com you can get endmills there too.

[crash5050]

I looked there, and I couldn't determine exactly what he had. I will call Fred tomorrow and see what he has.

What would you guys suggest to add to the arsenal. I have o flute up and down cut bits from centurion. I also have several 90 and 60 degree 1/2 inch v bits.

I think I need a 1.25 90 degree, but as far as the other ones, advice would be appreciated.

[kurt_rose]

Are you planning on doing any 3d stuff? If so you'll bee needing some ballnose bits. I'd get 1/8th and 1/4" to start. I just ordered these for the extra length for cutting 2 inch foam. http://www.beckwithdecor.com/index_files/Cutters.htm

[crash5050]

I got a set of those from Precice Bits. all 3 sizes.

David

[Brady Watson]

These are the Cadillac of V-bits (http://www.toolstoday.com/p-5671-cnc-v-groove-miter-fold-signmaking-router-bits-with-solid-carbide-insert-knives.aspx) - They are better in every way to anything else on the market by a wide margin.

-B

[rb99]

Gerber sells some as well... not sure how they are for price etc.

http://www.gspinc.com/default.asp?contentID=253

[knight_toolworks]

These are the Cadillac of V-bits (http://www.toolstoday.com/p-5671-cnc-v-groove-miter-fold-signmaking-router-bits-with-solid-carbide-insert-knives.aspx) - They are better in every way to anything else on the market by a wide margin.

-B
Well the one I bought sucked rocks it was a 22.5 I think and the angle of the grind was off it was impossible to get the replacement cutter back in place at the right angle too.. for that price you can buy onsrud v bits that work well and are far cheaper.

[tomwillis]

I've had good luck with vortextool.com. Little pricey - but lots of choices....and they also mfg custom bits.
Tom

[GlenP]

I would suggest Onsrud vbits. I sell them on my website as well as Precise Bits products. I can ship to the USA or perhaps try beckwith decor products. I see gary is mentioned above. He is onsrud dealer. I have them in stock.

[Brady Watson]

Well the one I bought sucked rocks it was a 22.5...

60, 90, 120 are tip top. I don't know about the lesser angled ones, and FORGET the 'In-Groove' series all together. If the 22.5 didn't work, you should send it back. Amana usually makes good stuff.

The Gerber ones are decent, but like all the others you have a big lump with brazed on tips...and they are very expensive from what I remember. I think I bought a 120 a few years back and it was around the same price as the Amana with insert.

-B