Great presentation. I've had both expensive and cheap and run an awful lot of architrave type mouldings on a half inch table mounted router. I now think, for the serious DIYer, that something like the Yonico bits are brilliant. They hold up really well and are very well manufactured. Great to see an honest opinion not driven by brand loyalty. * I'd love to try some Whiteside bits one day*
Apologies, work has been manic! Thanks, trying something a little different at the moment with the videos so feedback is very helpful! I'll check out the Yonico bits, never heard of then but always love a reccomendation.
I've got a problem. Recently (in Mexico, my country) I bought a package of router bits, Trend (brand). The set was 15 with half inch shank, one of the bits came broke, so I have to send it back (Amazon USA), but when I bougt them, the price was acceptable, now the router bits has show two times a different price in less of a month! (expensive). Well, as I need to use my router (an Skill RT1322) the only router bits that I see on Amazon are MNA and/or Skill, available. What can I do, buy one of this brands or try again for the Trend ones? I don't have many knowledge in carpentry, I'm starting. From Mexico, a big hello!
If you are just starting out then a cheapish bit will work just fine. I only tend to buy expensive bits when it's going to get hours of use. I like trend bits, but also use lots of cheap, no name bits.
Good argument there, Josh. I use cheapo bits most of the time, but when I have a lot of work to do with a particular bit I’ll bite the bullet and spend the money on a quality bit because it will probably earn its keep on that one job.
Great presentation. I've had both expensive and cheap and run an awful lot of architrave type mouldings on a half inch table mounted router. I now think, for the serious DIYer, that something like the Yonico bits are brilliant. They hold up really well and are very well manufactured. Great to see an honest opinion not driven by brand loyalty. * I'd love to try some Whiteside bits one day*
Apologies, work has been manic! Thanks, trying something a little different at the moment with the videos so feedback is very helpful! I'll check out the Yonico bits, never heard of then but always love a reccomendation.
Plase, last question. What do you think about Irwin router bits? Thanks my friend.
No problem. I've not used them but would expect them to be good as the Irwin brand seems to be good.
I've got a problem. Recently (in Mexico, my country) I bought a package of router bits, Trend (brand). The set was 15 with half inch shank, one of the bits came broke, so I have to send it back (Amazon USA), but when I bougt them, the price was acceptable, now the router bits has show two times a different price in less of a month! (expensive). Well, as I need to use my router (an Skill RT1322) the only router bits that I see on Amazon are MNA and/or Skill, available. What can I do, buy one of this brands or try again for the Trend ones? I don't have many knowledge in carpentry, I'm starting. From Mexico, a big hello!
If you are just starting out then a cheapish bit will work just fine. I only tend to buy expensive bits when it's going to get hours of use. I like trend bits, but also use lots of cheap, no name bits.
Good argument there, Josh. I use cheapo bits most of the time, but when I have a lot of work to do with a particular bit I’ll bite the bullet and spend the money on a quality bit because it will probably earn its keep on that one job.
Thanks and yeah Im pretty much the same to be honest, if I need it for a specific job Ill see if we can spend the money!
Would be interesting to see your view on spiral Vs straight cutters
Apologies, work has been manic! Do you mean the bearing bits or just standard cut? We run the upcut and downcut bits in the cnc router.....
Thanks Josh. Take care & stay safe M8.
Apologies mate, I missed this. Thank you!
Well that's good to know, as I happen to have both a good 1/2",and 1/4" routers. Phew!!
Haha always helps!