1/8 inch bit source

[toddmaci]

Does anyone have a source for a 1/8 inch bit (1/4 collet) with the length to cut through 3/4.

Thanks,

Todd

[gc3]

not sure if it is the cheapest but Grizzly sells a couple types

www.grizzly.com (http://www.grizzly.com)

search spiral bits...


Gene Crain
www.plantasymaderas.com (http://www.plantasymaderas.com)

[mitch_prest]

centurion has one as well .. look in the straight flutes..

mitch

[myxpykalix]

centurions bit is around only .5 inch in cutter height. I needed a .75 cutter length and called, theirs wasn't long enough.

[tmerrill]

Mitch is correct, Centurion has one.

http://www.centuriontools.com/router_bits_toolcase/centurion_tools_showcase.html?page=full&cart=12598 0769420154944&__max=6&--eqskudatarq=18SF2.752.5RES14&id1=374&id2=5&id3=430

[toddmaci]

Thank you all for the information. Can I get away with cutting 3/4 maple at 1 ips in 3, 1/4 passes? I am not sure how fragile these are. I an cutting some fine detail stuff

Best,

Todd

[gene]

Todd
Do your roughing pass to remove as much material as possible. Then follow up with your 1/8 bit. There not cheap

[frank134]

IS THIS WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR AT CENTURION.
SKU: 18SF2.752.5RES14Product: 1/8" DIAMETER 3/4" CUT LENGTH 1/4" SHANKQuantity: 2Price: 20.70Total: 41.40

[jay_d_wyant]

"Can I get away with cutting 3/4 maple at 1 ips in 3, 1/4 passes? I am not sure how fragile these are. I an cutting some fine detail stuff"

Todd,
The short answer is no. I have used that exact bit to do some area clears in soft maple(.2 deep @ 1"/sec) and snapped them right off. Take a lighter pass, as it gets mighty expensive to spend $20.70 for 2 inches of cut.

I don't think it is a centurion issue, it is just a lot leverage on the bit, and the way it is made doesn't leave much meat where it transitions down from .25" to .125".

[mitch_prest]

centurion is coming out with a 1/8 O-flute with a 3/4 cut length..... they just decided that in the last day or so..

m

[frank134]

I cut red & white oak with this bit. I was making gun cases with it. got about 6 case case to a bit. the case were 1" thick each side. Cut out for hings ,gun,magazine,lock and bullets. hope this help.

[frank134]

sorry the deepest cut was 3/4" for the gun.