You most always get what you pay for. I have some MLCS shaper & router
bits which are probably in the Grizzly class. They are good for general
use, but not heavy use.
Some of the Bosch bits I bought years ago are still excellent and worth
the premium price I paid at the time.
I guess it depends how many cabinet doors you intend to make. If it's a
dozen or two, the cheaper bits will serve.
Also, composites (i.e. MDF) really take a toll on cheaper carbide.
Lou
In article <[email protected]>,
<"[email protected]"> wrote:
> Hi - I'm thinking about buying a 3 pcs.raised panel set from Grizzly for
> $60. Wondering if they are any good. I have some Katana and Whiteside bits
> and like the way they cut. Anyone know if the shear angle on the Grizzly's
> is anything like the higher priced sets?
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
>
>
I have found the ball bearings on Grizzly bearings do not hold up in use.
Also some bits are great, some bad even if they are the same profile.
While I like the source for an inexpensive bit, I have returned to Whiteside
exclusively.
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> Hi - I'm thinking about buying a 3 pcs.raised panel set from Grizzly for
> $60. Wondering if they are any good. I have some Katana and Whiteside
bits
> and like the way they cut. Anyone know if the shear angle on the Grizzly's
> is anything like the higher priced sets?
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
>
>
"[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Hi - I'm thinking about buying a 3 pcs.raised panel set from Grizzly for
> $60. Wondering if they are any good. I have some Katana and Whiteside bits
> and like the way they cut. Anyone know if the shear angle on the Grizzly's
> is anything like the higher priced sets?
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
The only Grizzly router bits i have are a roundover set I got free
with an online order of machinery. They work fine, I usually only buy
Amana and Whiteside.
mike
I've bought quite a few Grizzley buts over the years and find they are
mediocre, for the most part.
For a real comparison, get the same bit from Grizzley and Whiteside
and take a few cuts with both. I found the difference to be
outstanding. . .in favor of the Whiteside.
I find Amana bits to be a significant step above Grizzley, almost but
not quite as good as Whiteside.
As for me, I've stopped buying Grizzley and only buy the other two.
YMMV
Pixmaker in FLL
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