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1. 
   MatthewSchenker | Aug 09, 2005 03:39pm | #1

   webdesigner,
   We just had a discussion on this topic.
   Check here to join in:
   http://forums.taunton.com/tp-knots/messages?msg=24903.1

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   webdesigner | Aug 09, 2005 08:02pm | #2

   Thanks, I was mostly interested in an online store that had the best prices.
   For Whiteside, Viper or Freud. My preference is Whiteside, but they can be quite expensive. Any tips?Gary

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   DOYGUY | Aug 09, 2005 09:30pm | #3

   Try routerbits.com. Good service, prices and selection. Have fun.

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   Ricks503 | Aug 09, 2005 10:28pm | #4

   I like inifinity bits 

   http://www.infinitytools.com/

    1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1

3. 
   MatthewSchenker | Aug 09, 2005 11:48pm | #5

   Webdesigner,
   In the already-active discussion I mentioned, I wrote a response that includes two "online stores."Here it is:
   http://forums.taunton.com/tp-knots/messages?msg=24903.6

   Edited 8/9/2005 4:49 pm ET by Matthew Schenker

2. 
   DougU | Aug 10, 2005 01:11am | #6

   Good prices at Ballewsaw.

   http://www.ballewsaw.com/

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   Dustmight | Aug 10, 2005 04:15am | #7

   Hartville Tools. Sometimes Amazon. Sometimes even Ebay.

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   LarryN | Aug 10, 2005 05:15am | #8

   I used Viper almost exclusively until I tried my first CMT. The only bits I buy now are CMT.

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   troys | Aug 10, 2005 06:14am | #9

   Have had good results with Eagle bits, prices are good. CMT are availble online from Sommerville all so have been please with the results.
   Troy

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   forestgirl | Aug 10, 2005 09:35am | #10

   For Whiteside, I've heard that routerbits.com is the place to go.  Viper is no longer, IIRC. 

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
   Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   webdesigner | Aug 10, 2005 10:16am | #11

   You're right again Forestgirl!
   routerbits.com rocks. They're nice and prices are very good.Thanks, as always.
   Gary

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   Curtis | Aug 10, 2005 11:47am | #12

   Hello

   That router bit.com looks OK but... I don't want to sound like a broken record,

   But http://www.magnate.net/ is the best for the money, in my book!

   The quality, selection, and prices are very hard to beat!

    C.A.G.

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   forestgirl | Aug 10, 2005 07:36pm | #15

   No problem with the broken-record thing :>)  Magnate looks worth a try to me, certainly reasonably priced.  How well do they hold up?

   Can't believe Amana prices (not just at Magnate, but at my local store too).  So far, the ones I've tried have not been worth the extra cost. :-(forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   webdesigner | Aug 10, 2005 08:41pm | #17

   Forestgirl, I echo your response.Every one will have their personal preference. I like Whiteside, the prices at routerbits.com are very reasonable, to me it's a logical choice!
   Why go with Magnate then? A lot of the Whiteside bits are the same price.And with eBay, we're encouraged to use PayPal, and I've heard nothing but horror stories regarding security!!! A lot of our personal informational is leaking out, all too scary.

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   forestgirl | Aug 11, 2005 07:24am | #20

   Thanks for the "echo."  I want to try some Whiteside bits one of these days.  Also wouldn't mind trying out Magnate just for fun.

   Don't know what you've heard about PayPal -- I've had an account for years and had no problems.  I take only PayPal for my auctions (though I'm not that active as a seller these days), hubby sends me money occasionally (he works out of state), and I pay for auctions using PayPal.  I will say, though, that hubby has had erroneous charges made to his credit card by a merchant or two whom he paid direct (not through PayPal).  I don't think he does that anymore!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   KyleZ | Aug 10, 2005 04:13pm | #13

   Ditto the routerbits.com advice.  I've ordered from them once or twice, and it seemed like the order arrived before I signed off.  Awesome service.

   Cheers

   Kyle

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   JerryPacMan | Aug 10, 2005 04:22pm | #14

   I think CMT bits are the best.  But if you prefer Whiteside try eBay for some good prices.  Seller briartoys1 always has some listed.     

   http://business.search.ebay.com/_Business-Industrial_W0QQcatrefZC2QQfmcZ1QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsacatZ12576QQsassZbriartoys1

    

   Life is what happens to you when you're making other plans .

8. 
   Toolfreak | Aug 10, 2005 08:09pm | #16

   I'm no expert, but somebody steered me toward Holbren (http://www.holbren.com) for some plywood-thickness dado bits. They were pretty inexpensive and I'm happy with them.

   I imagine they'll get dull soon, though. However, I'm just a weekend warrior. I doubt they'd hold their edge long in a cabinet shop.

   - Toolfreak
9. 
   Walker1 | Aug 11, 2005 02:28am | #18

               I buy my router bits at Lee Valley, great quality, and selection, and good online shopping. I think they are excellent bits for the money.

                   Cheers.                                  WALKER1

10. 
    artd10 | Aug 11, 2005 03:46am | #19

    check out MLCS. I've used thm for years, and they seem to do well in head to head tests. Art

11. 
    dukeone | Aug 11, 2005 05:19pm | #21

    Gary: I use carbide.com with good results. They have good prices and quick service. KDM

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12. 
    WillGeorge | Aug 12, 2005 08:55pm | #22

    Whiteside the best.. But I like them.. A bit expensive but but sort of like a good wife.. Pay up front and get more than ya payed for!
    Only ya never thought of it that way!

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    wspahr | Aug 14, 2005 01:54am | #23

    I like the CMT bits also. The best place I have found to buy them online is http://www.carbide.com . Try that and let me know what you think.

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   webdesigner | Aug 14, 2005 08:38am | #25

   Thanks for the tip.
   They're located in California, which means they would charge me tax.
   Otherwise, they're a good alternate choice.Gary

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    ogborn | Aug 14, 2005 03:31am | #24

    I have had very good luck with routerbitworld.com
    and have found there prices better than other sites.
    Larry