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   Jellyrug | Jun 24, 2005 07:20am | #1

   You don't need custom router bits to cut a gooseneck.

   You can use two or three bits to do the job on a router table, look at one of Lonnie Birds' books, there is a detailed explanation.

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   JeffHeath | Jun 24, 2005 04:28pm | #2

   I do it with the CMT crown moulding set.  Pretty nice set, but pretty expensive at $350.  Has a cove cutter and 6 different profiled bits.

   Jeff

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   RickL | Jun 24, 2005 11:43pm | #3

   I deal a lot with tooling and custom router bits are typically $150 and up. Still interested?

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   SlimShaving | Jun 25, 2005 03:57am | #4

   Check out MCLS bits . they have a page just for that. Not the absolute best bits but work fairly well. Not to expensive
   For those who fought. Freedom has a special meaning the protected never know.

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   Bear | Jun 25, 2005 04:32am | #5

   I like Infinity. http://www.infinitytools.com
   Also; http://www.sommerfeldtools.com
   Bear

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   bladerunner | Jun 26, 2005 12:06am | #6

   I was a tooling salesman for 8 years, including custom tooling. Using several bits is very good for a small project. If you still need custom, I frequently had LRH Enterprises in Southern Calif make bits that I resold to my customers. They do a very good job, and get the indexing right. Please note though that when you sharpen a bit, your pattern changes slightly. If that is acceptable, great. If it is not, then contact Leitz Tooling or similar for custom insert carbide bits.

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   RickMath | Jul 14, 2005 07:16am | #7

   Well I finally found some custom bits. The Bird set was not the profile I was looking for. After receiving several email quotes, I went with Andrews Toolworks in Raleigh NC. They were well priced and delivered in less than three weeks.I'll post a msg after I try them as they just arrived today. Visually,they match the drawing I sent exactly.

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   bladerunner | Jul 18, 2005 11:30pm | #8

   LRH Enterprises in So Calif has made many custom routerbits and shaper cutters for me for resale over the years. Freeborne Tool in Spokane, WA is also excellant on custom shaper cutters.