Amana vs. Woodtek vs. Magnate router bits (1/8" double bead)

On Dec 7, 12:55=A0am, blueman <[email protected]> wrote:
> Larry Blanchard <[email protected]> writes:
> > On Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:33:52 -0500, blueman wrote:
>
> >> If I only need this to make a few doors with about 16 lineal feet of
> >> molding will I be ok with the cheaper brands?
>
> > I think that's the deciding factor. =A0No sense paying a lot of money f=
or a
> > bit for one time use. =A0I think you'll be fine with the cheapest one.
>
> > BTW, did you look at MLCS? =A0I've had good luck with their bits.
>
> I have too but MLCS doesn't seem to have double or triple beading bits.
>
> I ended up buying a triple beading bit for Rockler for $42 pre 20%-off
> coupon. Using my router table, I can also get a double edge bead out of
> it... so it sounded like a good deal. Plus they say 100% satisfaction
> guaranteed so if it doesn't work, I just have to take it back to the
> local store...

Lee Valley has excellent bits.

On Dec 6, 12:33=A0am, blueman <[email protected]> wrote:
> I need a double-bead router bit to match the mouldings around the panel
> on some cabinite doors...
>
> I found 3 different manufacturers on the web:
>
> Amana $62.47 (with free shipping)
> Woodtex $42 + $10 shipping
> Magnate $21 + $10 shipping
>
> Any experience with any of these brands to judge whether the price
> differences make sense?
>
> If I only need this to make a few doors with about 16 lineal feet of
> molding will I be ok with the cheaper brands?

If Onsrud doesn't make it. and Royce doesn't... I buy Amana (insert
bits if required.) For straight cuts I go price. If a combo collection
1/2" goes, with coupons for 25 bits for 25 bucks.

blueman wrote:

> If I only need this to make a few doors with about 16 lineal feet of
> molding will I be ok with the cheaper brands?
---------------------------------
The first time you have to spend 2-3 hours sanding out the burn marks
from a low cost bit that got dull after cutting less than 15-20 ft
may give you a whole different perspective on bit prices.

Lew

On Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:33:52 -0500, blueman wrote:

> If I only need this to make a few doors with about 16 lineal feet of
> molding will I be ok with the cheaper brands?

I think that's the deciding factor. No sense paying a lot of money for a
bit for one time use. I think you'll be fine with the cheapest one.

BTW, did you look at MLCS? I've had good luck with their bits.

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Larry Blanchard wrote:

> On Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:33:52 -0500, blueman wrote:
>
>> If I only need this to make a few doors with about 16 lineal feet of
>> molding will I be ok with the cheaper brands?
>
> I think that's the deciding factor. No sense paying a lot of money for a
> bit for one time use. I think you'll be fine with the cheapest one.
>
> BTW, did you look at MLCS? I've had good luck with their bits.
>
I second that!

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Larry Blanchard <[email protected]> writes:

> On Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:33:52 -0500, blueman wrote:
>
>> If I only need this to make a few doors with about 16 lineal feet of
>> molding will I be ok with the cheaper brands?
>
> I think that's the deciding factor. No sense paying a lot of money for a
> bit for one time use. I think you'll be fine with the cheapest one.
>
> BTW, did you look at MLCS? I've had good luck with their bits.

I have too but MLCS doesn't seem to have double or triple beading bits.

I ended up buying a triple beading bit for Rockler for $42 pre 20%-off
coupon. Using my router table, I can also get a double edge bead out of
it... so it sounded like a good deal. Plus they say 100% satisfaction
guaranteed so if it doesn't work, I just have to take it back to the
local store...