Hi,
The Hardware store I usually buy all my tools and woodworking things from didn’t have the router bit I was looking for. They suggested I go to Canadian Tire. But as you know its hard to get help at those large stores. when you go to placed like that you have to really know what you’re looking for. I just want to make absolutely sure I don’t end up buying the wrong router bit for my project.
The plans for the adirondack cedar chair I’m building requires you to roundover all edges…….. (5/16th inch radius on all exposed edges) It’s what gives the chair it’s particular charm. The only roundover bit I have is too big. (it’s 1/4 inch radius)
I checked out the Freud website this evening and here’s the specs I came up with when I typed in a search for ..round over router bit
over all diameter…. 5/8 inch bearing dia. 1/2 inch shank Dia. 1/4″ overall length.. I assume that refers to the depth Large Radius 1/16th …… Sounds like the right round over bit for the job. If I can’t find a bit at Kent building supplies I might have to order one online. How popular are the smaller round over bits? Do all the round over bits come with a piloted bit? And does it make any difference whether you buy a 1/4 inch shank or a 1/2 inch shank? Is it easier to router using the smaller diameter shank? Which is better for the beginner? Any difference between Delta router bits and Freud router bits? Do they both cut smoothly? Wonder if there is much difference in the design between the two. I’m going to have to do some more research when it comes to choosing router bits. I suppose what I need is a small collection of the most commonly used router bits. I’ll need them to cut dadoes, rabbits and grooves not to mention mortises when I start building indoor furniture. For now I’m going to practice myroutering on cheap outdoor furniture.
Hopefully someone will be able to answer my post before I leave to go to the hardware store tomorrow. LOL
Wanda
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Look into LeeValley Veritas... leevalley.com
5/8 dia is 5/16 radius. You 1/4 is smaller not larger.
Take a look at some of your ogee bits if you have any. Changing the pilot bearing and or using a portion of another bit may meet the need. A table leaf bit may do and it would do double duty.
Hi,
Yup, You're right the bit I have is smaller. The cutting diameter is 1/8th of an inch smaller. I think I'll use the bit I have instead of dishing out an extra $30.00 dollars or so for a slightly larger router bit.
That's a great chart! Lee Valley has a great webpage.
Thanks for your help. You've saved me a trip to Canadian Tire. LOL
Wanda200b
Yur welcome...
CT any thing like HD?
If so, my condolences... LOL
Canadian Tire or Crappy Tire as I call it is noting like HD. They sell everything from automotive to household products. I have bought some tools there but never any acc. Wanda my suggestion would be steer clear of CT and shop elese where. There sales on power tools are not bad form time to time but Be careful of what your spend your money on there.
Anyway I am off I have to run to Crappy Tire to pickup some carpent cleaner for my truck.Scott C. Frankland
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Wanda, ask Lee Valley to send you a catalog! I agree that their web site is excellent, but there's nothing like haveing a big paper catalog to immerse yourself in. I bought one of their chamfer bits, and it seems like good quality.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
HI Forest Girl,
Yup, I will definitely have to get them to send me a catalog. I love thumbing through tool mags. I'll be able to salivate over all the various gadgets, measuring instruments, router bits and especially all those router table assessories. Hmmmm I'm going to have to save my money and buy that router table from Lee Valley. It's the same price as the one I saw the other day at my local tool shop. $389.00 (Canadian)
I have to get back to trying to figure out how to cut a 20ยบ bevel using the table saw. Something I've never done before.
Wanda
check out woodline arizona cheap bits good warranty and ive never had a prob with them in fact there all i buy anymore
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If you live near downtown Toronto, then check out Atlas Tool Machinery,kind of a small store but they have a lot of tools of many good makes,and a very good selection of router bits,plus a knowledgable staff.Canadian Tire is good too but like you said they are not too knowledgable,LeeValley is a very good store but there prices are a tad bit higher,Good Luck.
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