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   CharlieD | Apr 21, 2005 07:21pm | #1

   Haven't used WoodLine, Griz, etc, but did buy an Ebay set early on and found that they work ok; they're a little more likely to burn the wood--not as sharp--but held up reasonably well over time. Good starting set, I'd say, but not for those who want only "good" tools.

   Charlie

   I tell you, we are here to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different. --K Vonnegut
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   forestgirl | Apr 21, 2005 07:47pm | #2

   My advice:  Stick to MLCS (or Woodline).  I'm all for bargain-hunting, but there's a limit.  Why buy a piece of carbide to spin a zillion miles an hour and not know what you're getting or have any recourse if they turn out to be crap?

   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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   alanplanesaw | Apr 22, 2005 04:24am | #3

   on ebay, do a search for Whiteside router bits.  Then look for ones sold by brier-toys.  or maybe it is briartoys or briar-toys.  Whatever, top of the line bits at a wonderful discount.

   Alan - planesaw

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   forestgirl | Apr 23, 2005 07:57pm | #5

   Prices are OK, certainly better than at Woodcraft.  However, Ballew Saw and Tool probably has the best on-line prices, and shipping is free over $100.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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   alanplanesaw | Apr 23, 2005 10:21pm | #6

   I did a couple apples for apples comparison.  Briar Toys on ebay is about 10 % cheaper than Ballew.  But, I will add Ballew to my list of sources.

   Alan - planesaw

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   forestgirl | Apr 24, 2005 06:46pm | #7

   Your apples must have been different from mine, LOL.  Did you factor in shipping?  IIRC, there's a bigger difference with the most expensive bits. 

   I've gotta get a new paper catalog from Ballew.  Their web site drives me nuts.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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   WillGeorge | Apr 22, 2005 10:49pm | #4

   I use the BIG BOX Tool Shop bits  Just 1/4 inch shank.. I use them for the rough work.. Some have sizes that ar 'off' a bit.. OK by me cus I finish off with my Whitesides...