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   Curtis | Sep 20, 2005 02:12am | #1

   I like http://www.magnate.net/ they have a large selection of bits and there prices are very nice too.

   I had them make a custom router bit for me two years ago. They have step by step direction to follow, Its really easy. You should check them out.

   I don't know who is the best out there, but for the money, I've found nothing that beets Magnate.

   C.A.G.
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   billsams | Sep 20, 2005 02:27am | #2

   You can also try moore profile at http://www.wmooreprofiles.com/shapcol2.htm

   Though on their website, they don't say anything about making custom router bits, they do. They typically make custom shaper cutters. I have bought stock shaper knives from them and they are quite helpful and knowledgable, good luck

   Bill

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   Ricks503 | Sep 20, 2005 04:57pm | #3

   You can look at Infinity.com, they have a new router bit that uses replaceable "blades" or cutters for doing differant profiles. Might be cheaper to get one of these and have a special profile cut for it .

   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
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   Floss | Sep 21, 2005 12:40am | #4

   You might also check out Whiteside. I looked into having a large moulding bit made for the base mould on case pieces. The estimate I got was $270 for the bit. It was a basic cove with a filet and thumbnail.

   They were the only company I found that would use my drawings since the profiles were partial ellipsis and not true radii. Everyone else I spoke to said the moulding profiles would be based on some portion of a radius, not what I wanted.

   Shaper knives were the same price.

   Even though I did not have Whiteside make the bit. They were a great company to work with. Responsive to my needs, and didn't try to sell me something I didn't want. Of course this comes with a price.

   J.P.

   http://www.jpkfinefurniture.com