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shilala
06-21-2014, 10:59 AM
I just got a 37-82 1" 60* (same that came with my shopbot) and a 37-87 1 1/2" 90* for under 30 bucks each. The cheapest I've been able to find those Onsrud bits was around 70 bucks, which is why I hadn't ordered them till now. :)

The website is amtcnc.com. Searching for bits is brutal the way their catalog works, but if you know specifically what you're looking for, it's easy.
They have a host of brands including Whiteside. I avoided the Whiteside bits because I've recently bought a bunch and was afraid I'd see them at half price and throw up. ;)

I just decided to give this outfit a try to see if I'd get what I ordered. I got the bits in less than a week, and they are the real deal.
You guys may want to take a look, the prices on everything I looked at were really excellent. For good stuff, too!

I hit a screw with my 37-82, which is what prompted me to buy these bits. Prior to that, it's been probably my most used bit and was still like brand new. I know there's a lot of talk about good lettering bits for v-carving and had found some nice 1/4" shanks I was going to get. They were 5 bucks less than these carbide edged sweeties.
I sure hope you guys can make use of the place!!!

Tom Bachman
06-21-2014, 10:01 PM
I don't remember where I got mine, but they were like $27 for that bit. I bought two. Just like you, the 37-82 has gotten the most use on our machine.

chiloquinruss
06-21-2014, 10:33 PM
Scott - you are correct that is one wierd website! Their search engine can't find products that are listed on their 'best sellers' listing! :rolleyes: Thanks for the link though as some of their pricing looks good. Russ

shilala
10-23-2015, 02:47 PM
I just ordered 2 more of these.
70 bucks, shipped.
Their website remains the most hideous thing ever, but the prices are decent.

Brady Watson
10-23-2015, 03:42 PM
You guys don't use Ballew? $22.74 ea (http://ballewsaw.com/onsrud-37-82-double-flute-carbide-tipped-lettering-bits.html) You could have gotten 3 for the same price...

-B

shilala
10-23-2015, 04:19 PM
Never heard a them till now, Brady.
I wonder why the pic is of some hokey chinese bit?
Their prices are IN-SANE!!!

Brady Watson
10-23-2015, 04:43 PM
I've had really good luck with them over the years. EXCELLENT service and no problems with any of the Onsrud stuff I bought...and usually the lowest price unless you do the Ebay thing, which is hit or miss with zero service.

-B

shilala
10-23-2015, 05:04 PM
I'll hit them next go around.
I need some 1/4" downcuts, I think my dog ate them.

Davo
10-23-2015, 06:41 PM
Brady - are you talking about http://ballewsaw.com ?

Brady Watson
10-23-2015, 06:55 PM
--------> $22.74 ea (http://ballewsaw.com/onsrud-37-82-double-flute-carbide-tipped-lettering-bits.html) <--------


Yes...

-B

Davo
10-23-2015, 07:44 PM
Ah

Didn't even pay attention it was a link

shilala
10-23-2015, 10:18 PM
I checked, and an Onsrud 57-910 1/4" downcut is $16.17 AT ballewsaw.com (http://ballewsaw.com/onsrud-57-910-1-4-solid-carbide-two-flute-downcut-extra-heavy-duty-for-woods.html).
Same bit at amtcnc.com (http://www.amtcnc.com/osc/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=57-910&osCsid=ed106dc60bb5e05f787e441f04e2f8b3&x=0&y=0) is $20.33.
Both good deals.
Shipping at amtcnc.com is $10.00 flat rate for bit orders over $100.
Shipping is $5.95 at ballewsaw, and there are a number of shipping options. At amtcnc, you get them when you get them.
I guess ballewsaw has a new customer. :)
Thanks, Brady!!!

scottp55
10-24-2015, 09:29 AM
Yep, Just bought 3 Onsrud engraving .25" 30degrees with .01" flat (37-23) after comparing all prices/shipping options and tried Ballewsaw.
Definitely a customer now:)
scott

bleeth
10-24-2015, 10:37 AM
Ballew will discount you 10% on 10 bit orders also.

Brady Watson
10-24-2015, 01:08 PM
Ballew will discount you 10% on 10 bit orders also.

Word...thanks Dave. Forgot to mention that.

-B