TM

"Tom Martinello"

14/06/2004 10:59 AM

Looking for 3/8" Router Bits

Hello everyone,
If anyone has or knows where I can find 3/8" router bits, I would really
appreciate it. I would prefer they were in excellent condition, or at least
very good. New, used, etc. is fine. I already looked on eBay and in some
local stores but have found nothing.


This topic has 15 replies

Gn

"George"

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

14/06/2004 10:15 PM

I'm pretty sure that I've seen them at Highland Hardware (GA. & on the
Internet) and that they have 8mm shank ones as well (if you get another
"deal" on a router <VBG>).

"Tom Martinello" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello everyone,
> If anyone has or knows where I can find 3/8" router bits, I would
really
> appreciate it. I would prefer they were in excellent condition, or at
least
> very good. New, used, etc. is fine. I already looked on eBay and in some
> local stores but have found nothing.
>
>

pR

[email protected] (Routerman P. Warner)

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

14/06/2004 2:56 PM

We (PRC) have an arbor (3/8) an bearings that accepts more than 60 cutters.
Bevels, slotters, round overs, rabbeters, ogees etc. etc.
Connect to http://www.patwarner.com/prc_router_bits.html for catalog.
*********************************************************************
> Leigh Jigs sell them
>
> http://www.leighjigs.com/
>
>
> "Tom Martinello" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hello everyone,
> > If anyone has or knows where I can find 3/8" router bits, I would
> really
> > appreciate it. I would prefer they were in excellent condition, or at
> least
> > very good. New, used, etc. is fine. I already looked on eBay and in some
> > local stores but have found nothing.
> >
> >

km

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

15/06/2004 6:13 AM

"Tom Martinello" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Hello everyone,
> If anyone has or knows where I can find 3/8" router bits, I would really
> appreciate it. I would prefer they were in excellent condition, or at least
> very good. New, used, etc. is fine. I already looked on eBay and in some
> local stores but have found nothing.

I believe that Amana makes router bits with a 3/8" shank. If you have
a cabinet shop nearby they may have a distributor that can get you
what you need. I think that 3/8" shank bits are industrial bit sizes.
mike

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

14/06/2004 3:16 PM

Leigh Jigs sell them

http://www.leighjigs.com/


"Tom Martinello" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello everyone,
> If anyone has or knows where I can find 3/8" router bits, I would
really
> appreciate it. I would prefer they were in excellent condition, or at
least
> very good. New, used, etc. is fine. I already looked on eBay and in some
> local stores but have found nothing.
>
>

TM

"Tom Martinello"

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

17/06/2004 8:38 PM

"patriarch [email protected]>" <<patriarch> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

> Before you do that, review very carefully the site Pat Warner recommended
> in an earlier post. Pat's one of the true router gurus.

...and which site was that? I have saved all the ones that have been sent
to me, so far. I am slowly checking them out as time goes by. :)

Jj

"John"

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

14/06/2004 6:40 PM

If the collet is removable, why not hit a local machine shop and have them
make you one that would allow you to accept 1/4" shank bits? Not as sturdy
but alot more available.
John
"Routerman P. Warner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> We (PRC) have an arbor (3/8) an bearings that accepts more than 60
cutters.
> Bevels, slotters, round overs, rabbeters, ogees etc. etc.
> Connect to http://www.patwarner.com/prc_router_bits.html for catalog.
> *********************************************************************
> > Leigh Jigs sell them
> >
> > http://www.leighjigs.com/
> >
> >
> > "Tom Martinello" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Hello everyone,
> > > If anyone has or knows where I can find 3/8" router bits, I would
> > really
> > > appreciate it. I would prefer they were in excellent condition, or at
> > least
> > > very good. New, used, etc. is fine. I already looked on eBay and in
some
> > > local stores but have found nothing.
> > >
> > >

pp

patriarch <[email protected]>

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

15/06/2004 3:06 PM

"Tom Martinello" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

> Hello everyone,
> If anyone has or knows where I can find 3/8" router bits, I would
> really
> appreciate it. I would prefer they were in excellent condition, or at
> least very good. New, used, etc. is fine. I already looked on eBay
> and in some local stores but have found nothing.
>
>

Several of the local gurus have tried, and continue to use, 3/8" shank end
mills, as are sold for metal working, for routing wood. The thinking
is/was, that these had more flutes, offering a smoother cut, and were quite
cost effective as well.

I bought a 3/8" collett for one of my PC routers, when I came across it,
but, so far, haven't done anything with it.

So check out metal working supply sources, if such are reasonably available
to you. I remember pricing in the sub $10 range, but my memory of certain
details isn't perfect.

Patriarch

pp

patriarch <[email protected]>

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

16/06/2004 2:57 AM

"Tom Martinello" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

> "George" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I'm pretty sure that I've seen them at Highland Hardware (GA. & on
>> the Internet) and that they have 8mm shank ones as well (if you get
>> another "deal" on a router <VBG>).
>
> The router, itself, has a hell of a lot more power than anything I
> have used. The only drawback is the fact Milwaukee no longer makes
> the damn thing. But, I will use it with whatever bits I can find for
> it. I can always thicken the1/4" bits I have, but I don't really want
> to go that route just yet.

Before you do that, review very carefully the site Pat Warner recommended
in an earlier post. Pat's one of the true router gurus.

Patriarch

pp

patriarch <[email protected]>

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

18/06/2004 8:04 PM

"Tom Martinello" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

> "patriarch [email protected]>" <<patriarch> wrote in
> message news:[email protected]...
>
>> Before you do that, review very carefully the site Pat Warner
>> recommended in an earlier post. Pat's one of the true router gurus.
>
> ...and which site was that? I have saved all the ones that have been
> sent to me, so far. I am slowly checking them out as time goes by. :)
>
>
>

http://www.patwarner.com/prc_router_bits.html

TM

"Tom Martinello"

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

15/06/2004 8:31 PM

"George" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm pretty sure that I've seen them at Highland Hardware (GA. & on the
> Internet) and that they have 8mm shank ones as well (if you get another
> "deal" on a router <VBG>).

The router, itself, has a hell of a lot more power than anything I have
used. The only drawback is the fact Milwaukee no longer makes the damn
thing. But, I will use it with whatever bits I can find for it. I can
always thicken the1/4" bits I have, but I don't really want to go that route
just yet.

aA

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

15/06/2004 1:48 PM

"Tom Martinello" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Hello everyone,
> If anyone has or knows where I can find 3/8" router bits, I would really
> appreciate it. I would prefer they were in excellent condition, or at least
> very good. New, used, etc. is fine. I already looked on eBay and in some
> local stores but have found nothing.


Try a machine tool supply store, they have completely different
sources with most bits of pure carbide and of less expense than the
"woodworking" sources.

Case in point 1/2" solid carbit up spiral for $24.00

I bought a "worn" 3/8 up spiral for $3.00 had it sharpened for $6.00.

I should have bought their compression bit when it was out too, but
didn't figure I would ever use it.

Alan

TM

"Tom Martinello"

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

14/06/2004 9:09 PM

"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Leigh Jigs sell them
>
> http://www.leighjigs.com/

Alright, that is very much appreciated!

TM

"Tom Martinello"

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

14/06/2004 9:12 PM

"John" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> If the collet is removable, why not hit a local machine shop and have them
> make you one that would allow you to accept 1/4" shank bits? Not as
sturdy
> but alot more available.

I don't think the collet is removable. I already have a 1/4" that is
sitting on the floor doing nothing, now. :) I didn't realize they made these
3/8" routers when I bought this router last weekend, so now I am just
looking for what I need to run it.

LJ

Larry Jaques

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

16/06/2004 5:39 PM

On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 02:57:17 GMT, patriarch
<<patriarch>[email protected]> calmly ranted:

>"Tom Martinello" <[email protected]> wrote in
>news:[email protected]:
>
>> "George" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> I'm pretty sure that I've seen them at Highland Hardware (GA. & on
>>> the Internet) and that they have 8mm shank ones as well (if you get
>>> another "deal" on a router <VBG>).
>>
>> The router, itself, has a hell of a lot more power than anything I
>> have used. The only drawback is the fact Milwaukee no longer makes
>> the damn thing. But, I will use it with whatever bits I can find for
>> it. I can always thicken the1/4" bits I have, but I don't really want
>> to go that route just yet.
>
>Before you do that, review very carefully the site Pat Warner recommended
>in an earlier post. Pat's one of the true router gurus.

INFO: Pat's book, The Router Book, is on sale at Woodworker's Book
Club for $6 this month. #80663-7 http://woodworkersbookclub.com/
(Disclaimer: No affiliation other than membership.)

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"Tom Martinello"

in reply to "Tom Martinello" on 14/06/2004 10:59 AM

15/06/2004 8:28 PM

"Routerman P. Warner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> We (PRC) have an arbor (3/8) an bearings that accepts more than 60
cutters.
> Bevels, slotters, round overs, rabbeters, ogees etc. etc.
> Connect to http://www.patwarner.com/prc_router_bits.html for catalog.

Okay, thanks for the information. I checked out that Leigh place, and I
wasn't getting anywhere online. It looks like they just make moulding for
you?


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