Have you read the reviews on Amazon? Not too encouraging. Still,
they're cheap, so what have you got to lose? How'd that old saw go:
"Cry a thousand times"? Tom
Locutus wrote:
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000ASDD3/sr=8-2/qid=1155059020/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-5151279-3288009?ie=UTF8
>
> Will these be ok for a weekend warrior?
>
> Looks like HF has a same package for twice as much, twice as good?
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90596
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000ASDD3/sr=8-2/qid=1155059020/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-5151279-3288009?ie=UTF8
> >
> > Will these be ok for a weekend warrior?
> >
> > Looks like HF has a same package for twice as much, twice as good?
> >
> > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90596
Sure, they'll work. A friend of mine has a set comparable to those,
and they are OK. But for a little more money, a set of bits from MLCS
should give a step up in performance. And get 1/2" shanks if your
router will accept them.
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/set15piece.html
This is the set I started with, and they've definitely been more than
adequate. Cutting quality is great, but they don't last as long as
nicer bits. Their customer service is excellent. After you wear out a
few bits and figure out which ones you use most, Infinitytools.com is a
reasonably-priced source for very good bits - several steps above MLCS
in quality. In my experience, Infinity is on par with, but not as
expensive as some of the other high-end name brands. Their customer
service is excellent also.
And no, I doubt very much the HF would be twice as good as "Hickory".
Good luck,
Andy
Locutus wrote:
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000ASDD3/sr=8-2/qid=1155059020/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-5151279-3288009?ie=UTF8
>
> Will these be ok for a weekend warrior?
>
> Looks like HF has a same package for twice as much, twice as good?
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90596
I'd consider myself a weekend warrior. I have a table saw, circular
saw, some clamps and a router. I find the cheaper tools and
accessories are a good way to get started and see if I will really use
them. I work in plywood and pine and dimensional lumber, and
occasionally I'll buy Red Oak for something special. I have learned
alot of things about WW over the years and don't regret any of it. I
can really appreciate good tools and materials now when I buy them. My
cheap tools produce good work, because I don't expect too much of them.
When I want showpiece quality, and am ready to invest the time, effort
and expense, I'll know what I'm doing.
James
"Andy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000ASDD3/sr=8-2/qid=1155059020/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-5151279-3288009?ie=UTF8
>> >
>> > Will these be ok for a weekend warrior?
>> >
>> > Looks like HF has a same package for twice as much, twice as good?
>> >
>> > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90596
>
> Sure, they'll work. A friend of mine has a set comparable to those,
> and they are OK. But for a little more money, a set of bits from MLCS
> should give a step up in performance. And get 1/2" shanks if your
> router will accept them.
> http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/set15piece.html
> This is the set I started with, and they've definitely been more than
> adequate. Cutting quality is great, but they don't last as long as
> nicer bits. Their customer service is excellent. After you wear out a
> few bits and figure out which ones you use most, Infinitytools.com is a
> reasonably-priced source for very good bits - several steps above MLCS
> in quality. In my experience, Infinity is on par with, but not as
> expensive as some of the other high-end name brands. Their customer
> service is excellent also.
> And no, I doubt very much the HF would be twice as good as "Hickory".
> Good luck,
> Andy
>
Thanks for the advice, I will go with the MLCS Bits.
National guard? Reserves?
<[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> I'd consider myself a weekend warrior.
"Locutus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000ASDD3/sr=8-2/qid=1155059020/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-5151279-3288009?ie=UTF8
>
> Will these be ok for a weekend warrior?
>
> Looks like HF has a same package for twice as much, twice as good?
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90596
>
Normally you get what you pay for however this looks like a pretty good
deal. Typically a single good quality bit can cost that much. FWIW I
bought 2 flush cut bearing piloted bits at the local WW show for about
$11.00 and have not been disappointed at all. IIRC Home Depot sells this
brand also.
I agree. Go with the MLCS bits. Even for a weekend warrior, you'll
find those other bits will degrade after a single use.
Jack
Andy wrote:
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000ASDD3/sr=8-2/qid=1155059020/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-5151279-3288009?ie=UTF8
>
>>>Will these be ok for a weekend warrior?
>>>
>>>Looks like HF has a same package for twice as much, twice as good?
>>>
>>>http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90596
>
>
> Sure, they'll work. A friend of mine has a set comparable to those,
> and they are OK. But for a little more money, a set of bits from MLCS
> should give a step up in performance. And get 1/2" shanks if your
> router will accept them.
> http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/set15piece.html
> This is the set I started with, and they've definitely been more than
> adequate. Cutting quality is great, but they don't last as long as
> nicer bits. Their customer service is excellent. After you wear out a
> few bits and figure out which ones you use most, Infinitytools.com is a
> reasonably-priced source for very good bits - several steps above MLCS
> in quality. In my experience, Infinity is on par with, but not as
> expensive as some of the other high-end name brands. Their customer
> service is excellent also.
> And no, I doubt very much the HF would be twice as good as "Hickory".
> Good luck,
> Andy
>
I would just buy the cheapest set. They will work just as good, but
just won't last as long.
When they wear out just replace the worn one with a better quality
one. This way you will end up replacing the one you use the most
with a good bits, and still have the other bits if you need them.
Gary
On Tue, 08 Aug 2006 14:22:02 -0600, "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"
<"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote:
>I agree. Go with the MLCS bits. Even for a weekend warrior, you'll
>find those other bits will degrade after a single use.
>
>Jack
>
>Andy wrote:
>> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000ASDD3/sr=8-2/qid=1155059020/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-5151279-3288009?ie=UTF8
>>
>>>>Will these be ok for a weekend warrior?
>>>>
>>>>Looks like HF has a same package for twice as much, twice as good?
>>>>
>>>>http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90596